Rafael Sepulveda Acosta, M.D.

Advisory Board Member

2022

Sleep Medicine / Obesity Medicine / Internal Medicine

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Dr. Rafael Sepulveda Acosta is a board-certified physician with experience in internal medicine, pediatric and adult sleep medicine, and obesity medicine in Northern California. He practices as a sleep medicine specialist and weight management physician in the North Bay of the San Francisco Bay and Sonoma County. His focus and skills include the evaluation and treatment of obesity, weight-related disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, insomnia, parasomnias, behavioral insomnia of childhood and other sleep-related disorders.

Dr. Rafael Sepulveda Acosta is a board-certified physician with experience in internal medicine, pediatric and adult sleep medicine, and obesity medicine in Northern California. He practices as a sleep medicine specialist and weight management physician in the North Bay of the San Francisco Bay and Sonoma County. His focus and skills include the evaluation and treatment of ....Read More

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Board Certifications and Training

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine, Board Certified in Obesity Medicine

Education

  • University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (B.A. Biology/Biological Sciences)
  • Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (Doctor of Medicine)
  • New York Medical College (Fifth Pathway Medical Internship)
  • The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Sleep Medicine Fellowship)

Achievements

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine Public Awareness Advisory Committee, Member
  • Obesity Action Coalition, Member
  • Obesity Medicine Association, Member
  • American Alliance for Healthy Sleep, Member
  • California Sleep Society, Member

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  • How To Choose A Sleep Specialist

    If you struggle to fall asleep at night, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a third of U.S. adults say they typically don’t get enough sleep. Unfortunately, this lack of shut-eye is correlated...

  • How To Lose Weight Fast

    People strive to lose weight for myriad reasons, and many fall into the fad diet trap promising real results fast. While there are certainly ways to accelerate your weight loss efforts, it’s important to understand that shedding pounds too quickly...

  • How To Lose Belly Fat, According To Experts

    Washboard abs, a toned tummy and a flat stomach are the dreams for many. While a trim middle can be difficult to achieve without a strict lifestyle and a dose of favorable genetics, there are good reasons to reduce your...

  • How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Health

    Sleep deprivation—defined as less than seven hours of shut eye per night for adults—impacts up to one-third of American adults. And even more teenagers suffer from lack of sleep. Over 57% of middle schoolers and more than 72% of high...

  • 6 Expert Tips For Falling Asleep Faster

    Dreaming of falling asleep more easily? You’re not alone. One-third of Americans report not getting the recommended amount of seven hours of sleep a night, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And for some portion of...

  • What Is Sleep Apnea?

    Affecting an estimated 22 million Americans, sleep apnea is a common condition that causes your breath to stop or get very shallow for anywhere from a few seconds to minutes. It may occur multiple times an hour, according to the...

  • The Best Natural Sleep Aids: What Works, What Doesn’t

    About one-third of U.S. adults aren’t regularly getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night, according to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2020 Sleep in America Poll. Yet most of us are aware that sleep is important, and...

Health Philosophy

"As a weight management and sleep medicine physician, I believe in approaching patient care in an integrated manner with the intent to heal and trigger a life-changing experience in the patient’s well-being. Collaborating with patients to carve a clear path in achieving a healthy body weight and improving sleep quality brings joy to the practice of medicine."