Lee A. Surkin M.D., Facc, Fccp, Fasnc, Faasm

Lee A. Surkin, MD, FACC, FCCP, FASNC, FAASM has extensive experience in the field of sleep medicine and cardiac care. Lee A. is currently the President of Empire Sleep Medicine, a comprehensive sleep medicine practice with three locations in NYC. Dr. Surkin also serves as the Medical Director of VirtuOx, Inc. and Chief Medical Officer of DreamSleep and Squire Sleep Systems LLC.

In addition to their clinical roles, Dr. Surkin founded the American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine, an organization dedicated to supporting research and increasing awareness of the convergence of cardiovascular disease and sleep disorders.

Earlier in their career, Dr. Surkin served as the President of Carolina Sleep, P.A., a sleep medicine practice, and Cardiac Wellness Specialists, a cardiac care practice. Lee A. also founded Wellcor Supplements, LLC, which provides high-quality supplements aimed at maximizing prevention and health maintenance.

Dr. Surkin has held various leadership roles throughout their career, including serving as the President of Cardiac Wellness Imaging and the Carolina Clinic for Health and Wellness, a multispecialty group focused on prevention and wellness.

From 2010 to 2013, Dr. Surkin served as the Medical Director of Watermark Medical, LLC.

Overall, Dr. Lee A. Surkin has a wealth of experience in sleep medicine, cardiac care, and creating organizations dedicated to improving patient care and awareness.

Lee A. Surkin, MD, FACC, FCCP, FASNC, FAASM has an extensive education history. Lee A. began their education at Westhill High School, where they obtained their High School Diploma in 1981. Lee A. then attended Brandeis University from 1981 to 1985, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, completing it in 1986. Dr. Surkin then attended Drexel University College of Medicine from 1987 to 1991, where they earned their medical degree (MD) and specialized in Medicine. Lee A. continued their medical training at Yale-New Haven Hospital from 1991 to 1994, completing an Internal Medicine Residency. Finally, they completed a Cardiology Fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine from 1994 to 1997. Dr. Surkin's extensive education and training have prepared him for their current roles as a medical professional with various certifications and fellowships in the field.