J Poceta, MD

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurology
J Poceta, MD
4.6 Learn more 147 Ratings
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Contact
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Expertise

Sleep MedicineNeurology

Languages

  • English

Biography

J. Steven Poceta, MD, is a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist who focuses on neurologic sleep disorders such as restless leg syndrome, sleep walking and narcolepsy. He also diagnoses and treats general neurologic conditions such as insomnia and headache.


Dr. Poceta is an advocate of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and a member of the Scripps Clinic Movement Disorder Center, where he sees a select panel of patients with Parkinson’s disease.


In addition to his practice, he participates in clinical trials for restless leg syndrome and narcolepsy. He also conducts his own research in these areas.


Dr. Poceta believes that his training and extensive experience allow him to objectively assess a patient’s problem and communicate a solution that is direct, open and honest.


When he is not caring for patients, he enjoys spending time with his family, automobiles, gardening and good food. He also enjoys traveling to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 1989American Board of Sleep Medicine, Sleep Medicine, 1988

Medical Education

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, MD, 1983

Residencies

University of Washington Medical Center, Neurology, 1987

Fellowships

Scripps Clinic, Sleep Medicine, 1988

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