Donald L Bliwise Emory Faculty
Donald L Bliwise Emory Faculty

Donald L Bliwise, PhD

Clinical Psychology, Sleep Medicine

4.8 - 96 Ratings

Emory Sleep Center

12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30329
Telehealth Visits Available
Existing Patient Scheduling Book Online (404) 712-7533

About

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 1981

Locations

Emory Sleep Center

12 Executive Park Drive Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30329

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 overall rating 96 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.8 Provider showed concern
4.8 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-01

Top notch

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-17

Dr. Bliwise may be the least professional care provider I have ever experienced. My husband and I walked away from every interaction with him shocked at the blatant lack of care and patronizing demeanor he exhibited. In our first meeting he implied that if alcohol helps me sleep, I should just drink and not worry about getting a sleep study to address my hypersomnia. In the most recent follow up appointment, he came in said the results didnt show any issues and that there was nothing he could do and tried to walk out again before my husband stopped him with follow up questions. He refused to answer our questions and told us to talk to the director of the program because maybe she would have suggestions about next steps but that he doesn't treat or suggest anything to people who have clean results. I have never seen a doctor roll his eyes at a patient asking for their medical opinion.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-03

The doctors answer my questions.

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-27

Consult seemed rushed and I left with many questions unanswered.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-13

Dr. Bliwose and Dr. Trotti are the most thoughtful, detailed, open minded, Intelligent doctors I have ever seen. They have been fantastic about investigating my unique case.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-07

I was given a very thorough explanation of the situation and options, and was often encouraged to ask questions and guide the conversation to clarify anything that I wasn't sure of.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-16

Dr thoroughly prepared for appointment, using information prepared by staff, like data from CPAPs. Discussed need for new CPAP at late afternoon appointment; received confirmation the next morning if order for new CPAP, followed closely by contact from CPAP provider. Very impressive

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-07

I have been on quite a journey. Dr. Bliwise is the best of the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-24

Dr Bliwise was excellent - I have a fairly unique case which he was respectful of and very curious to solve. It was one of the best healthcare experiences I have ever had.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-20

Dr. Bliwise was a very good listener. He was excellent had asking pertinent questions. He was very effective at pulling all the information together and coming up with a plan of action.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-16

Efficient service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-04

I am very pleased with my visit. All my questions were answered & I received a very detailed explanation of my options for treatment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-07

I feel better since my problem has been corrected.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-24

Dr Bliwise took ample time to talk to me and explain in detail about sleep apnea and in a way I understood what he was saying. He also took the time to hear about my symptoms and asked lots of follow up questions which was nice. He made me feel at ease about the whole process of trying to help me figure out what is going on. I really enjoyed my visit with him and would recommend him to anyone I know. I haven't had very many doctors take the care and time he did with me and I really appreciated it.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-20

Appreciate the doctor hearing and understanding my issues

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-03

I was very impressed with the care I received. I felt heard, understood and helped.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-08

My consult was primarily with Dr. Donald Bliwise who far exceeded my expectations with respect to his knowledge, communications, time spent with me, and his plainly authentic concern for my understanding of relevant issues and of my wellbeing in general. I couldn't be more satisfied than I am with our consult and with the fact that he is supervising my testing. This appointment also included a meeting, and some preliminary testing, by Dr. Lynn Marie Trotti who I found equally competent and concerned and who I therefore am equally grateful to for supervising much of the medical neurology side of my testing and care. I'm quite fortunate in being under the care of these two outstanding professionals.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-13

Cordial conversation

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-07

The Doctor made my visit as a patient a great satisfying experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-01

Dr. Even brought in another Dr. To explain more options. I like that.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-09

Physicians review of documents I provided was precise and any questions I had were answered and explained to me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-13

Dr. Bliiwise is delightful, professional, and encouraging. We are pleased to have him on our team.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Stanford University Hospital, Sleep Disorders, 1984
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Hospital, Sleep Disorders, 1983
  • Medical Education: University of Chicago, PhD, 1982

Board Certifications

  • Sleep Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology, 1984

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine
    Sleep Research Society