Meet Dr. Dmitriy Kolesnik, MD — Sleep Specialist & Neurologist
Explore the sleep medicine expertise of Dr. Dmitriy Kolesnik MD, a leading specialist in the field. Learn more about Dr. Kolesnik’s credentials and services.
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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-I) Helps Treat Chronic Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) treats chronic insomnia by directly targeting the habits and thought patterns that keep people awake. Rather than masking symptoms the way sleep medication does, CBT-I retrains the brain and body to sleep naturally through a structured combination of behavioral and cognitive techniques. A 2015 meta-analysis published in the Annals…
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Effective Insomnia Treatment Solutions for Better Sleep in Queens, NY
The most effective approach to treating chronic insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), a structured program that addresses the root behaviors and thought patterns keeping people awake. Unlike sleep medications, which only mask symptoms and carry risks of dependence, CBT-I retrains the body’s natural sleep mechanism for lasting results. According to a meta-analysis…
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Sleep Apnea Doctor Manhattan Residents Trust, Right Here in Queens
If you live or work in Manhattan and you have been putting off getting checked for sleep apnea, you are not alone. The city keeps people busy, and finding a qualified sleep apnea doctor who can actually get you from a first appointment all the way through diagnosis and into a real treatment plan can…
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Sleep Diary Template: What to Track Before Your Insomnia Evaluation
A 2-week sleep diary template to bring to your insomnia evaluation: bedtime, latency, awakenings, caffeine, meds, quality. Queens, NY.
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Why Your Primary Care Doctor Referred You to a Sleep Specialist
Five reasons primary care doctors refer patients to a sleep specialist, and what the specialist evaluates beyond what primary care can. Queens, NY.
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The Night Before Your Sleep Study: What NOT to Do
Caffeine cutoff, alcohol avoidance, nap restriction, hair product, nail polish: what NOT to do the night before your sleep study. Queens, NY.
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Your CPAP Follow-Up Appointment: What We Check at 30, 60, and 90 Days
What gets reviewed at CPAP follow-up: usage, residual AHI, leak rate, pressure. 30/60/90-day milestones and insurance compliance. Queens, NY.
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What Is the Link Between Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Franklin Square, NY?
Snoring and sleep apnea share the same root cause, a narrowed or partially blocked upper airway, but they differ in a critical way. Snoring is the sound of tissues vibrating as air squeezes through a restricted passage. Sleep apnea means those tissues close completely, forcing you to stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer, sometimes…
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What Are the Most Effective Therapies for Insomnia in Lynbrook, NY?
The most effective therapy for chronic insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), a structured, evidence-based approach that addresses the thoughts and behaviors keeping you awake. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, CBT-I carries a strong recommendation as the first-line treatment for adults with chronic insomnia disorder. We have seen this approach…
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Sleep Specialist vs General Doctor: What’s the Difference?
The short answer is this: a general doctor (often called a primary care physician or PCP) handles a wide range of everyday health concerns and may offer basic sleep advice or prescribe sleep aids, while a sleep specialist is a physician with years of additional training focused entirely on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. If…
