Denise Sharon

Denise Sharon is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Part-Time) at the University of Southern California. Her clinical and research focus centers on sleep medicine, with particular expertise in Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and pediatric sleep disorders. She has contributed to developing clinical practice guidelines and diagnostic criteria through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Sharon's research investigates the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of sleep-related movement disorders across age groups. Her work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to treatment, validation of assessment tools, and exploration of comorbidities between neurological and psychiatric conditions. Research extends to pediatric populations with investigations into iron metabolism impacts on sleep architecture.

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes for movement-related sleep disorders. Recent work involves systematic reviews and meta-analyses establishing clinical guidelines, while earlier contributions explored neurophysiological mechanisms and treatment safety profiles.