Pediatric Sleep Care Now Available in Murrieta and Riverside
Rady Children’s Center for Healthy Sleep is expanding access to pediatric sleep care for families in Murrieta, Riverside County and the greater North County region. As part of this growth, the program is adding physicians and introducing a dedicated behavioral sleep program, bringing the same board-certified, multidisciplinary sleep expertise families rely on in San Diego closer to home.
Rady Children’s Center for Healthy Sleep is San Diego County’s only fully dedicated pediatric sleep lab, providing expert, compassionate care for children and adolescents from birth onward. Directed by Rakesh Bhattacharjee, M.D., our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and sleep psychologists evaluates and treats a broad range of conditions, including snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, obstructive and central sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, hypersomnolence, arousal disorders and nighttime sleep behaviors or parasomnias.
We are also the county’s only sleep lab offering studies for children with complex medical backgrounds, with testing available 360 days a year—including weekends and select holidays.
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Why Healthy Sleep Matters
Healthy sleep is essential to every child’s learning, development and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can contribute to academic, behavioral, developmental and social difficulties, as well as depression, anxiety, irritability, trouble focusing, daytime sleepiness, weight abnormalities and cardiovascular or metabolic complications. Pediatric sleep problems can also disrupt parents, siblings and the entire family dynamic. At the Rady Children’s Center for Healthy Sleep, we help families identify the cause of sleep challenges and find effective, personalized solutions—so children can sleep better, feel better and thrive.
Services Overview
Families in the Murrieta and Riverside area have expanded access to pediatric sleep evaluation and treatment, offered both in person and by telemedicine.
In-Person Clinic & Telemedicine Visits
- Sleep clinic visits held on-site at Rady Children’s Murrieta Medical Plaza
- Telemedicine visits available for follow-up and select consultations
- Care coordinated with local referring pediatricians and specialists, including our established Murrieta ENT program
This region has historically referred a high volume of pediatric sleep studies, and the program is growing its physician team to meet that need — ensuring children with sleep-related breathing disorders no longer need to travel as far for expert care.
Behavioral Sleep Program
The Center for Healthy Sleep now offers a dedicated behavioral sleep program, led by our pediatric sleep psychologist. Behavioral sleep treatment addresses sleep initiation, sleep maintenance and other non-medical sleep concerns as part of Rady Children’s whole-child approach to care. Behavioral sleep visits are available in San Diego, on-site in Murrieta, and via telemedicine.
Our Team
- Rakesh Bhattacharjee, M.D. — Director, Center for Healthy Sleep
- Jeremy Landeo-Gutierrez, M.D., M.P.H. — Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Dhanya Panicker, M.D. — Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Samantha Beasley, N.P. — Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Heather Gunn, Ph.D. — Behavioral Sleep Medicine
For Referring Physicians
Why Refer to Rady Children’s
- Board-certified pediatric sleep medicine specialists who diagnose and treat the full spectrum of pediatric sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnolence, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias such as sleepwalking, and sleep-related movement disorders
- A dedicated behavioral sleep program addressing the whole child, not just breathing-related concerns
- Growing local access in Murrieta and Riverside County, reducing travel time for families
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with pulmonology, ENT and craniofacial specialists for children who need it
How to Refer a Patient
Sleep study requisitions and referrals can be submitted by fax or through Carelink. Visit our For Referring Physicians page for requisition forms, or call the Main Pulmonary Office at 858-966-5846.
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Locations & Contact
Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego – Murrieta Medical Plaza
25170 Hancock Ave., 1st Floor
Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone: 951-600-1640
Fax: 951-600-1760
Overnight sleep studies continue to be performed at our main San Diego campus. View all Sleep Center locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Murrieta sleep clinic in person or by telemedicine?
Both. Families can be seen on-site at Rady Children’s Murrieta Medical Plaza or connect with our sleep team by telemedicine, depending on the type of visit.
What is behavioral sleep, and is it available in Murrieta?
Behavioral sleep medicine addresses sleep concerns such as difficulty falling or staying asleep through non-medical strategies. It is available in San Diego, on-site in Murrieta and via telemedicine.
How do I refer a patient or schedule an appointment?
Most visits are scheduled by referral. Ask your child’s primary care provider for a referral, or visit our For Referring Physicians page for requisition forms and contact information.