Jacqueline Geer

Jacqueline Geer, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. She is affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine and practices clinically in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and the Yale Centers for Sleep Medicine. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on sleep apnea and its neurological consequences, particularly in stroke recovery.

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine
• Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
• Center for Brain & Mind Health
• Janeway Society

Education:

• BA, Washington University in St. Louis (2009)
• MD, New York University School of Medicine (2014)
• MHS, Yale School of Medicine (2022)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Yale-New Haven Hospital (2018)
• Chief Resident, Yale University (2021)
• Fellowships: Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Yale University

Dr. Geer’s research interests center on sleep-disordered breathing, particularly obstructive sleep apnea, and its impact on stroke and cognitive outcomes. She also investigates gender disparities in sleep apnea diagnosis and management, and patient-centered outcomes in critical illness. Her work bridges clinical care and translational research, with a focus on improving neurological recovery through better sleep management.

Her recent publications highlight trends in post-stroke sleep studies, the role of sleep apnea in intracerebral hemorrhage, and cognitive correlates in heart failure patients with insomnia. These works reflect a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical relevance.

Scientific Contributions:

• Active researcher in sleep apnea and stroke
• Published in journals such as Stroke, Sleep and Breathing, and Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
• Frequent collaborator with experts in neurology and sleep medicine

Dr. Geer mentors trainees and contributes to clinical education. She has no listed grants or advising roles in the provided text, but her scholarly activity indicates active engagement in research mentorship. She is involved with the Janeway Society, which supports physician-scientist development. Her clinical work includes managing complex sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and chronic insomnia, and she is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.