Judith A Owens MD MPH
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Child Neurology
Associate in Neurology; Director, Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders Associate Professor of Neurology
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Boston Children's at Waltham9 Hope Ave.Waltham, MA 02453
Phone+1 617-216-2570
Fax+1 781-216-2518
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Education & Training
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1985 - 1987
University of MinnesotaResidency, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1984
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency, Pediatrics, 1980 - 1983
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 1980
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 1987 - 2027
DC State Medical License 2011 - 2016
MD State Medical License 2011 - 2015
RI State Medical License 1986 - 2012
MN State Medical License 1983 - 1985
PA State Medical License 1982 - 1984
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Sleep Medicine
Clinical Trials
- Effect of Atomoxetine on ADHD-Related Insomnia in Children and Adolescents Start of enrollment: 2005 Nov 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Melatonin use in managing insomnia in typically developing (TD) children: A technical report., Judith Owens, Narong Simakajornboon, Suresh Kotagal, Paul Gringras
Sleep Medicine. 2025-04-01 - Melatonin use in typically developing (TD) children: International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA) Expert Consensus Recommendations for Healthcare Providers., Judith Owens, Narong Simakajornboon, Suresh Kotagal, Paul Gringras
Sleep Medicine. 2025-04-01 - The future of paediatric sleep medicine: a blueprint for advancing the field.Angelika A Schlarb, Sarah Blunden, Serge Brand, Olivero Bruni, Penny Corkum
Journal of Sleep Research. 2025-03-28
Other
- Behavioral sleep problems in childrenOwens JA
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/behavioral-sleep-problems-in-children
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-02-22
Press Mentions
Parents Are Giving Kids Melatonin to Help Them Sleep. Doctors Have ConcernsNovember 16th, 2022- Teenagers Need More Sleep, and Permanent Daylight Saving Time Won’t HelpMarch 22nd, 2022
Delayed School Start Times Curb Teen Car CrashesFebruary 20th, 2020- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Biopsychosocial Model Of Sleep EducationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1998–2002
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