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Nalaka Gooneratne, MD, Pulmonology, Philadelphia, PA

NalakaGooneratneMD

Pulmonology Philadelphia, PA

Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine

Associate Professor

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  • Office

    51 N 39th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-2749
    Fax+1 215-243-4624

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaM.Sc., Clinical Epidemiology, 2002
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1996 - 1998
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityB.S., Medical Education, With distinction, 1991
  • Ecole de Francais Moderne, Universite de Lausanne
    Ecole de Francais Moderne, Universite de LausanneCertificate, 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1994 - 2024

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Allan Ian Pack Excellence in Teaching Award 2007
  • Alpha Omega Alpha 1991

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The use of technology at night: impact on sleep and health  
    Grandner M.A., Gallagher R.A., Gooneratne N.S., J Clin Sleep Med, 1/1/2013
  • The Development of a Questionnaire toAssess Sleep-Related Practices, Beliefs,and Attitudes  
    Grandner, M.A., Jackson, N., Gooneratne, N.S., Patel, N.P., Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 1/1/2013
  • Sleep-related behaviors and beliefs associated with race/ethnicity in women  
    Grandner, M.A., Patel, N.P., Jean-Louis, G., Jackson, N.J., Gehrman, P.R., Perlis, M.L., and Gooneratne, N.S., Journal of the National Medical Association, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Daytime sleepiness is a risk factor for falls in Parkinson's disease
    Spindler, M., Gooneratne, N.S., Siderowf, A., Duda, J.E., Cantor, C.R., Dahodwala, N., International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders (Movement Disorder Society), Toronto, Canada, 1/1/2011
  • Prevalence rates for subjective sleep disturbance and daytime fatigue across the USA
    Patel, N.P., Grandner, M.A., Pigeon, W.R., Jackson, N.J., Gooneratne, N.S., Associated Professional Sleep Societies Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 1/1/2011
  • Sleep disturbance and daytime fatigue associated with perceived racial discrimination
    Grandner, M.A., Hale, L., Nicholas, J., Jackson, N.J., Patel, N.P., Gooneratne, N.S., Troxel, W.M., Associated Professional Sleep Societies Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 1/1/2011
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Lectures

  • Clinical Implications of Sleep Apnea in Older Adults 
    Hershey, PA - 1/1/2013
  • OSA in the Elderly and Cognitive Function 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2013
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Sleep Disorders 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2013
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Other

  • Physiology and principles of use of vasopressors and inotropes. UpToDate. Barnes, P.J. 
    Gooneratne, N.S., Manaker, S., UpToDate, Inc
    1/1/2010
  • New treatments for insomnia 
    Gooneratne, N.S., MedStar Video Productions
    1/1/2006
  • Sleep in older people 
    Gooneratne, N.S., "Milestones Radio Show" 950 WPEN. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
    1/1/2005
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Press Mentions

  • Your 50 Top Health Questions Answered
    Your 50 Top Health Questions AnsweredApril 15th, 2022