The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

258: Dr. Douglas Krohn, An Award-Winning Primary Care Physician: Why Sleep Apnea Often Goes Undiagnosed/Untreated

March 17, 2026·58 min
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Dr. Douglas Krohn is an award-winning primary care physician, a Clinical Professor at New York Medical College, and a sleep apnea patient with deep insights into the patient journey and effective care delivery. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Telemedicine Association, and the American Board of Pediatrics. SHOWNOTES: 😴  Why sleep disorders must be addressed before sleep optimization 😴  Could you have sleep apnea and not know it? 😴  Why do so many people delay getting diagnosed 😴  Can a questionnaire really approximate an overnight sleep study? 😴  How KONK Sleep delivers diagnosis in minutes 😴  What is virtual asynchronous care and why does it matter? 😴  Is CPAP therapy the only treatment option for sleep apnea? 😴  How GLP-1 medications are entering sleep apnea treatment 😴  Why do some people need combination therapy for sleep apnea 😴  Why women are often missed in sleep apnea screening 😴  How wearables like the Apple Watch (and more!) are helping detect (but not diagnosis) sleep apnea 😴  How treating sleep apnea can transform mood, energy, and relationships 😴  And many moreGUEST LINKS: Website: www.konksleep.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konksleep/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Konk-Sleep/61566508115974/# Twitter: x.com/@konksleep LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-krohn-md-119533a/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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