Dr. Ramadevi is an American Board Certified Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist, as well as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, where she has played key leadership roles including: Director of Neurology Medical Student Education, Director of Neurology Basic Science Course, Director of Sleep Fellowship Program, and Director of the Insomnia Program.
Dr. Ramadevi’s research articles and reviews have appeared in major publications and she has also authored several book chapters.
Her clinical area of focus includes all sleep disorders: sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, restless legs, parasomnias, daytime sleepiness and narcolepsy.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- MBBS - Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, AP (1989)
- MD (Neurology) - University of Illinois, Chicago, IL (1997)
- Fellowship in EEG & Sleep – Loyola University Maywood, IL (1999)
- Fellowship in Sleep Medicine - Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (2001)
- 20 years' experience
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP ROLES
(Northwestern University, Chicago)
- Director, Medical Student Education in Neurology (2004 - 2014)
- Course Director, Scientific Basis of Medicine, Neurology Section (2004 - 2009)
- Program Director, Sleep Fellowship Program (2005 - 2007)
- Director of Insomnia Program, Northwestern Sleep Disorders Center (2003 – 2015)
MEMBERSHIPS
- Indian Sleep Disorders Association
- Indian Sleep Research Society
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Sleep Research Society
- Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators – Member
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
- Workshop on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. Indian Sleep Disorders Association. April, 2017
- Talk on Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders. Indian Sleep Disorders Association. April, 2017
- Talk on Evaluation and Management of Parasomnias: National Sleep Medicine Course, September 2017
- Talk on MSLT for Sleep Technologists: National Sleep Medicine Course, September 2017
- Talk on Sleep Disorders in Diabetes: Andhra Pradesh Diabetes Federation, Annual Conference, October, 2017
AWARDS
- Student Education Service Award, Department of Neurology, 2014
- Elective Teacher of the Year Award Psychiatry Resident Class of 2011
- A.B. Baker Teaching Recognition Award American Academy of Neurology, 2009
- Nick Award for Excellence in Teaching, Medical Students, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, 2008
- American Women's Medical Association Gender Equity Award for Clinical Teaching, AMWA Medical Students, Class of 2008-9 from Feinberg School of Medicine, 2006
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Research Articles:
- Chang AM, Reid KJ, Gourineni R, Zee PC. Sleep Timing and Circadian Phase in Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome. Journal of Biological Rhythms. 24(4):313-21; Aug 2009
Reviews:
- Ramadevi Gourineni, Susan Nezda, Sharon Schutte-Rodin, David Neubauer: Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults AMA Therapeutic Insights R. Mark Evans, Patti Fitzgerald (eds.). American Medical Association Page: 1-20, June 2009 (peer reviewed)
- Ramadevi Gourineni, Phyllis C. Zee: The Hypothalamus and Primary Headache Disorders Headache Currents (p 77-80), Aug 8 2005
- Ramadevi Gourineni: Rhythmic Movement Disorder. Med Link
Book Chapter:
- Ramadevi Gourineni, Phyllis C. Zee: Neurological and Medical Disorders associated with Circadian Rhythm Disturbances. Sleep: A Comprehensive Review Handbook. 2006
- Ramadevi Gourineni: Clinical Case Studies chapter 40. Review of Sleep Medicine, 3rd edition. Edited by Teri J. Barkoukis and Alon Avidan
- Ramadevi Gourineni, Lisa Wolfe: Medical Disorders presenting with parasomnias.
- Ramadevi Gourineni: Prognosis and Complications of Insomnia in Clinical Handbook of Insomnia, 3rd edition.
Abstracts:
- Gourineni R, Malkani M, Pressman P, McGaghie W, Simuni T, Vozenilek J: Mastery Learning or Lumbar Puncture by Neurology Residents using Simulation Technology and Deliberate Practice. Platform presentations at AAN. 4/2011
- Singh, A, Kadano, M, Baron, KG, Chunduri, D, Feldman, H, Zee, PC, Gourineni, R. Effects of Meditation on Sleep and Cortisol in People with Chronic Insomnia. Presented at Poster Session for APSS, June 2010
- Gourineni R, Baron KG, Kadano M, Chunduri D, Feldman H, Papineni S and Zee PC. Effects of Meditation on Sleep in Individuals with Chronic Insomnia. Presented at Poster Session for APSS, June 2009
