Sumee Alagappan, MD

• About
  • Specialties: Sleep Medicine

  • Gender: Female

  • Languages: English, Tamil
  Biography

  What I Do
  I lead my interactions with patients from the perspective of how I would want my family to be treated. Providing care from a place of utmost empathy and making an effort to understand a patient's specific concerns often leads to better outcomes. Many patients have told me that when speaking to me, they feel truly heard, and I take pride in being able to support patients towards improving their health and long-term well-being.

  Why I Love My Work
  Sleep is a fundamental part of our lives, which many of us take for granted until it becomes a problem. Having proper, restorative sleep affects not only various medical conditions but also mood and overall well-being. Properly diagnosing and managing sleep disorders can lead to a noticeably higher quality of life and I am fortunate to help my patients with this important aspect of their lives.

  Getting to Know Me
  Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, exploring new places, hiking, paddle boarding, and trying new restaurants. I also enjoy creating artwork with pastels and watercolors.

  Education
  • College
    Bachelor's Degrees, Biology and Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
  • Medical School
    American University of Antigua
  • Residency
    Internal Medicine, Unity Hospital – Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY
  • Fellowship
    Sleep Medicine, Neurology Department, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY