J Poceta, MD

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurology
J. Steven Poceta, MD, Sleep Medicine Neurology, La Jolla (Green)
4.9 Learn more 104 Ratings
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Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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About

Specialties

Sleep MedicineNeurology

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Expertise

NeurologySleep Medicine

Biography

J. Steven Poceta, MD, has specialized in sleep medicine since 1987 and has also practiced neurology for over 20 years. His career interests have been neurologic sleep disorders such as restless leg syndrome, sleep walking and narcolepsy. He also diagnoses and treats general sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia. 


Dr. Poceta has published over 40 papers on sleep disorders. He is the head of the Restless Legs Center of Excellence within the Sleep Center, awarded by the RLS Foundation. 


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. 

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1989American Board of 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

Medical Groups

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Associated Providers

Danielle Beck
4.7 Learn more 58 Ratings

Danielle Beck, PA

Physician Assistant-Medical, Sleep Medicine
Victoria Christison
4.9 Learn more 66 Ratings

Victoria Christison, PA

Physician Assistant-Medical, Sleep Medicine
Nancy D. Ludwick
4.9 Learn more 105 Ratings

Nancy D. Ludwick, NP

Nurse Practitioner-Family, Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine

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Scripps neurologist and sleep expert Steven Poceta, MD, discussed the relationship between sleep and dementia on CBS 8.

Jun 28

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Jul 23

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Jul 16

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Scripps Expert Featured in Restless Legs Syndrome Article

Sleep Review, a journal for sleep specialists, recently featured J. Steven Poceta, MD, of the Viterbi Family Sleep Center, discussing Restless Leg Syndrome.

Mar 22

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Scripps Clinic neurologist Dr. Poceta discusses restless legs syndrome on KUSI TV’s morning news program.

Jul 11

Newspaper Covers Scripps Restless Legs Syndrome Certification

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