Ramamurthy L. Bangalore, MD
Sleep apnea and lung specialist, triple board certified in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Internal Medicine. Caring for Central New Jersey for more than 30 years.
From first visit to a good night's rest
- Sleep consultationDr. Bangalore reviews your symptoms, history and medications, and examines your airway.
- The right sleep studyA simple test at home in your own bed, or an overnight study at a sleep center, depending on your needs.
- Clear resultsYou'll learn whether you have sleep apnea, how severe it is, and which treatment fits you best.
- Treatment & follow-upCPAP, an oral appliance or other options, with follow-up visits until you're sleeping well.
Signs worth a sleep consult
If two or more of these sound familiar, talk to Dr. Bangalore.
- Loud snoring most nights
- Someone has seen you stop breathing or gasp in your sleep
- Waking up tired, even after a full night
- Dozing off while reading, watching TV or driving
- Morning headaches or a dry mouth
- High blood pressure that's hard to control
- Trouble concentrating or remembering
- Waking often at night to urinate
Sleep and lung care in one office
Sleep disorders
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Snoring
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- CPAP problems: mask fit, dry mouth, air leaks
- Insomnia and other sleep complaints
Lung conditions
- Asthma
- COPD and emphysema
- Chronic cough
- Shortness of breath
- Abnormal chest X-ray or CT, lung nodules
Training and experience
- Medical degree
- Bangalore Medical College
- Internship and residency, Internal Medicine
- Raritan Bay Medical Center, NJ
- Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease
- Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Hospital affiliations
- JFK University Medical Center · Raritan Bay Medical Center · Old Bridge Medical Center
- Works with
- Anil Singh, MD, so primary care and sleep care are coordinated under one roof
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Bangalore?
Many plans do not require one, but some HMO plans do. Call us at (732) 494-5000 and we'll check your plan. If you're already a patient of Dr. Singh, he can refer you in-house.
Will I need an overnight sleep study?
Not always. Depending on your symptoms and health, Dr. Bangalore may order a simple test you do at home in your own bed, or an overnight study at a sleep center.
Is sleep apnea testing covered by insurance?
Sleep studies and CPAP are covered by most plans, including Medicare, when there are symptoms of sleep apnea. Some plans need prior authorization, which our office helps with.
I already use CPAP but I'm struggling with it. Can he help?
Yes. Mask discomfort, dry mouth and air leaks are common and usually fixable. Bring your machine or its data to your visit.
Does Dr. Bangalore treat lung conditions as well as sleep problems?
Yes. He is a pulmonologist and treats asthma, COPD, chronic cough, shortness of breath and abnormal chest imaging, along with sleep disorders.
When does Dr. Bangalore see patients?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 11:00 AM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at 1 Ethel Road, Suite 107B, Edison.
Ready to sleep better?
Call to book a sleep consultation with Dr. Bangalore. Most major insurance accepted, including Medicare.
Call (732) 494-5000