Esra Tasali, MD, is interested in the links between sleep and metabolic, endocrine and cardiovascular functions. She is an expert in sleep disorders with a specific interest in sleep-disordered breathing.
Dr.Tasali’s current research focuses on the role of sleep disturbances in the development of metabolic and endocrine abnormalities including type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome. She has lead innovative research studies investigating the relationship between sleep disruptions and diabetes risk.
Clinical Interests
- Sleep disorders
- Sleep-disordered breathing
Medical School
Istanbul University, Turkey
Internship and Residency
Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
Fellowship
University of Chicago Medical Center
Memberships
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Diabetes Association
The Endocrine Society
Sleep Research Society
