Rakesh Bhattacharjee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsDirector of Clinical Education, Pulmonology FellowshipRakesh Bhattacharjee, MD, is an expert in pediatric sleep medicine. He specializes in pulmonary disorders, including apnea and sleep-related breathing problems. As director of clinical education for Pulmonary Fellowship, Dr. Bhattacharjee oversees the education and development of residents, fellows and students in pediatric sleep medicine. Dr. Bhattacharjee's research focuses on cardiovascular impairment in patients suffering from sleep disorders, as well as the impact of childhood obesity on pediatric sleep apnea. He has received multiple awards and grants for his research from notable organizations, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Thoracic Society, and the American Pediatric Society/Society of Pediatric Research. An accomplished author and speaker, Dr. Bhattacharjee has delivered lectures and presentations on pediatric sleep medicine at national and international meetings.
Practice LocationThe University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital
University of Chicago Pediatric Specialists Year Started Practice2005 Board CertificationsPediatrics (US and Canada)
Medical SchoolMcMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada Internship and ResidencyThe Hospital for Sick Children, (University of Toronto), ON, Canada FellowshipsThe Hospital for Sick Children, (University of Toronto), ON Canada (pediatric respirology)
MembershipsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Languages SpokenEnglish
Office Phone(773) 702-6178 Office Fax(773) 834-1444 Office Postal AddressRakesh Bhattacharjee, MD
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Clinical Interests
Selected PublicationsView a partial list of Dr. Bhattacharjee's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database. |
