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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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…
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What Are the Benefits of Seeing a Sleep Specialist Early?
Seeing a sleep specialist early means catching sleep disorders before they cause irreversible damage to your health. Research consistently shows that untreated sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea and chronic insomnia, raise the risk of serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression. The problem is that the vast majority of people with these conditions…
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After Your Sleep Study: The 30-Day Timeline for Results and Next Steps
What happens between your sleep study and your results appointment: scoring, interpretation, AHI explained, treatment conversation. Queens, NY.
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What to Bring to Your First Sleep Study Appointment at Vector Sleep
Packing list for your first sleep study appointment: ID, insurance card, medications, sleepwear, AASM patient prep tips. Queens, NY.
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What to Bring to Your RLS Consultation: Iron Labs, Medication List, Family History
Bring serum ferritin, CBC, medication list, family history, and augmentation history to your restless legs consultation. Queens, NY.
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When Chronic Insomnia Needs a Sleep Specialist (Not Better Sleep Hygiene)
Acute vs chronic insomnia by AASM definition, red flags requiring a sleep specialist, role of CBT-I. Queens, NY.
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Five Signs You Should Ask Your Doctor for a Sleep Apnea Evaluation
Five symptoms that warrant a sleep apnea evaluation: snoring, gasping at night, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, nocturia. Queens, NY.
