Dr. Robert Kosinski, MD

Dr. Robert Kosinski, MD is a Sleep Medicine physician dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive care at his Jacksonville, FL clinic. Registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practicing under Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice), he partners with you in preventing long-term health complications from sleep disorders. Your general Sleep Medicine physician is your primary partner in creating personalized long-term health plans, coordinating necessary screenings, and managing your overall wellness through collaboration with pulmonologists, neurologists, and otolaryngologists. He serves all ages and is currently welcoming new patients to begin their proactive health journey. Call (904) 253-6910 to schedule.

Dr. Robert Kosinski, a pulmonologist with over 35 years of experience in Sleep Medicine, brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and compassionate care to his patients and their families. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1987, followed by residency training in Sleep Medicine at Monmouth Medical Center in 1990, and fellowship training in Sleep Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital. This extensive training, coupled with his Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, ensures he is equipped to provide exceptional care. Dr. Kosinski understands the importance of personalized care and is committed to working collaboratively with patients to achieve optimal health outcomes. He is also proficient in Polish and offers consultations in that language.

A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Robert Kosinski is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.

By working together, you and Dr. Robert Kosinski can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.

A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. Robert Kosinski provides expert care for a range of conditions, focusing on early detection and effective management to support your long-term wellness. Common areas of focus include:

• Traumatic Brain Injury: Traumatic brain injuries can disrupt sleep patterns, so it's vital to seek medical attention promptly after any head trauma.
• Sleep-Walking: Understanding the potential causes of your sleepwalking episodes, such as sleep deprivation or other underlying sleep disorders, is a key step in preventing future occurrences and promoting better sleep.
• Sleep Related Hypoxemia: Sleep-related hypoxemia, or low blood oxygen during sleep, can seriously impact your health over time, so early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing long-term complications like heart disease.
• Narcolepsy: Narcolepsy, a chronic neurological condition, disrupts your sleep-wake cycle, leading to significant health consequences if left untreated; proactive management helps improve quality of life and reduce these risks.
• Asthma: Regular check-ups and proactive management of asthma are important for preventing its impact on sleep quality and enhancing your health.
• Primary Insomnia: Experiencing persistent difficulty sleeping? Untreated primary insomnia can lead to serious health issues, highlighting the importance of seeking help to manage it and prevent future complications.
• Acute Insomnia: Don't let a temporary bout of sleeplessness escalate. Recognizing and managing acute insomnia prevents potential negative impacts on your physical and mental health.
• Sleep Apnea: Managing sleep apnea proactively through lifestyle changes and/or medical intervention significantly reduces your risk of developing hypertension, heart failure, and other life-threatening conditions.
• Psychophysiologic Insomnia: Psychophysiologic insomnia means your worries and anxieties about sleep are making it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, so addressing these anxieties early can prevent long-term sleep problems and improve your overall health.
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Protecting your lungs through preventive measures like avoiding smoking and managing respiratory infections can help prevent COPD, which can significantly affect your sleep quality and overall health.
• Chronic Bronchiolitis: Chronic bronchiolitis, a long-term lung inflammation, can be prevented through early detection of respiratory infections and proactive management of underlying conditions like asthma, reducing your risk of serious lung damage.
• Primary Central Sleep Apnea: Recognizing and managing primary central sleep apnea, a type of sleep apnea involving disrupted breathing signals from the brain, can significantly prevent or reduce future health complications like high blood pressure and daytime fatigue.

This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes only. The best way to understand your personal health and create a prevention plan is to schedule a consultation. Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are developed based on individual patient evaluations.

Taking proactive steps is central to long-term health. Dr. Robert Kosinski offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:

• Bronchoscopy: A bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows doctors to visually examine your airways to detect and address potential breathing problems that might be impacting your sleep.
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): If you suspect sleep apnea, CPAP therapy could be the solution. It's a non-invasive treatment that screens for and addresses breathing problems during sleep, allowing you to wake up refreshed and healthy.
• Home Sleep Study: Proactively identify and address sleep problems that could impact your overall health with a convenient home sleep study, a simple test for early diagnosis.
• Pulmonary Function Test: This simple test measures your lung's capacity and airflow, allowing us to identify any underlying lung issues that might disrupt your sleep and contribute to sleep apnea.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services: Take a proactive step towards better lung health with pulmonary rehabilitation; it helps identify and manage breathing problems that can impact sleep quality.
• Respiratory Management: Take charge of your respiratory health: screenings can detect sleep apnea or other breathing disorders early, leading to timely treatment and improved sleep quality.
• Sleep Study: Take a proactive step towards better health with a sleep study: it's a diagnostic tool that screens for hidden sleep problems that could impact your overall well-being.
• Smoking Cessation Counseling: Take control of your health by getting personalized guidance and support to quit smoking and improve your sleep quality.

Service availability can change, and not all services listed may be appropriate for every patient. For a comprehensive understanding of all available services and to create your personalized screening plan, please schedule a consultation.

All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Sleep Medicine in Florida.

Dr. Robert Kosinski is dedicated to partnering with Caregivers to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how a proactive approach can make a tangible difference in a Patient's life:

• Knowing the importance of prompt medical attention after a fall, a family proactively sought sleep medicine guidance, reducing their risk of a more serious traumatic brain injury. This proactive approach provided invaluable peace of mind, allowing them to focus on their well-being.
• By understanding the potential causes of their sleepwalking episodes, a family proactively addressed potential underlying sleep disorders, resulting in a more restful and peaceful sleep experience for everyone.

These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results may vary and depend on many factors specific to each patient. He will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.

Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Sleep Medicine care with Dr. Robert Kosinski:

What is a Sleep Medicine specialist?

A sleep medicine specialist is a board-certified doctor who has specialized training in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. They often have backgrounds in pulmonology, neurology, or otolaryngology, bringing a unique perspective to identifying the root cause of your sleep problems.

What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and why is it a health risk?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to a blocked airway. Untreated OSA is a major risk factor for high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Treatment is a critical step in preventing these serious long-term complications.

What happens during a sleep study (polysomnogram)?

During a sleep study, we monitor your brain waves, heart rate, breathing, and body movements overnight. This non-invasive test provides a complete picture of your sleep patterns, serving as the gold standard for diagnosing sleep disorders and creating an effective prevention plan.

What is a circadian rhythm disorder?

Circadian rhythm disorders are problems with the body's internal 24-hour clock, often resulting in a misalignment between this internal clock and the external world, like delayed sleep phase syndrome. A sleep specialist can help reset this clock using strategies such as light therapy and timed melatonin administration.

What is CPAP therapy and how does it work?

CPAP therapy is a common and effective treatment for sleep apnea. A CPAP machine delivers gentle, constant air pressure through a mask to keep your airway open during sleep, preventing breathing pauses. This therapy restores healthy sleep and helps protect your heart.

How is chronic insomnia treated?

Treatment for chronic insomnia goes beyond just medication. Our first-line approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a program that retrains the brain and body for healthy sleep by addressing the thoughts and behaviors that prevent it. This is often the most effective long-term solution.

My partner says I act out my dreams. Should I be concerned?

While acting out dreams can be concerning, it could be a sign of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD). A consultation with Dr. Kosinski is important to assess this, as RBD sometimes precedes other neurological conditions. Fortunately, treatments are available to manage symptoms and ensure your safety during sleep.

Are there alternatives to CPAP for treating sleep apnea?

Yes, there are important alternatives to CPAP, including custom-made oral appliances fitted by a dentist to reposition the jaw, and surgical options from an ENT to address anatomical blockages. These are often crucial components of a personalized treatment plan.

1325 San Marco Blvd Ste 300
Jacksonville FL 32207
Phone: (904) 253-6910

Dr. Robert Kosinski, MD is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1780655068

Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.

The information on this profile, provided by weprevent.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with preventive health partners. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Sleep Medicine like Dr. Robert Kosinski are skilled in helping patients create proactive health plans. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. It is always recommended to maintain open communication with your sleep medicine about all aspects of your health and your personalized prevention plan.