Rafael Pelayo, MD
| Clinical Professor Sleep Medicine Division, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA |
| Dr. Rafael Pelayo is a clinical professor at Stanford University’s Sleep Medicine Division and a leading authority in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, with a particular focus on chronic insomnia and narcolepsy. Since joining the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic in 1993, he has treated patients across the lifespan, integrating behavioral, neurological, and pharmacological approaches to improve sleep health.
Dr. Pelayo is the author of How to Sleep and co-author of the textbook Dement’s Sleep and Dreams. He is a prominent educator, teaching Stanford’s renowned undergraduate course on sleep and dreams, and has held leadership roles with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation, and the California Sleep Society. His work emphasizes the importance of personalized care and public education in addressing the widespread impact of sleep disorders. |
American Physician
