In today’s episode, Dr. Michele interviews Dr. Raj about sleep, and Dr. Raj asks “Are You Sleep Deprived? Probably So!”  We discuss the health benefits of getting enough sleep as well as what happens with sleep deprivation. We also go over some alarming statistics that you’ll want to hear.

Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD completed his Internal Medicine residency at Michigan State University, Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship at Columbia University, Saint Luke’s & Roosevelt Hospital and sleep medicine fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital.

He is an active clinical researcher and currently teach USMLE Step 1, 2, 3, and Internal Medicine Board Review around the world for the past 14 years. His 1st book in a series titled “Medicine Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls” is published by Elsevier. He currently appears on various media platforms and television shows such as the “The Doctors”, “The Wellness Hour”, “ESPN” , “Larry King Now” and “You Can Do Better.”