Meet Your Sleep Specialist

A Doctor Who Actually Listens

Dr. Bertrand R. Desilva believes great medicine starts with education, not a stopwatch. In a world of rushed appointments and one-size-fits-all treatment plans, he offers something increasingly rare: unhurried, patient-centered care that takes the time to explain, to listen, and to get it right.

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Dr. Bertrand R. Desilva, MD — board-certified sleep medicine specialist

A Philosophy Built on Patience

Sleep medicine done right cannot be rushed. Dr. Desilva has built his practice on one simple belief: every patient deserves the time and attention it takes to truly transform their sleep.

No “Drive-By” CPAP Delivery
Too many clinics hand you a CPAP machine and send you on your way. Dr. Desilva refuses that approach. He insists on proper education, fitting, and follow-up so you actually succeed with treatment.
“That One Patient Is That Important to Us”
Dr. Desilva is willing to spend hours helping a single patient adapt to their CPAP therapy. It is not about volume or efficiency metrics — it is about making sure the person in front of him gets real, lasting results.
Education, Classes & Support
Weekly education classes and support groups give patients a community to lean on. Dr. Desilva employs a trauma-informed approach, recognizing that many patients come with anxiety, frustration, or prior negative healthcare experiences.

Credentials & Background

Dr. Bertrand R. Desilva, MD, FCCP, DABSM brings decades of specialized training and clinical excellence to every patient interaction.

Board Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine
Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine
Board Certified in Sleep Medicine — Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine

Education & Training

Medical School
St. Thomas Hospital Medical School, University of London (1986)
Internship
Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield
Residency
USC County Hospital — Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Cedars Sinai Hospital — Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine

Notable Achievements

35+ years clinical experience
Medical Research Council Scholar & Fellow
Burroughs Wellcome Foundation Research Scholar ($2M research grant)
Former National Consultant to AIM Specialty Health (Anthem subsidiary)
Developed National Sleep Apnea Treatment & Diagnosis Clinical Guidelines

Current Positions

Dr. Desilva serves in leadership roles across multiple healthcare institutions throughout California.

Medical Director, Sleep Services — St. Jude's Fullerton
Medical Director, Sleep Services — Preferred Sleep Solutions, Fullerton
Medical Director — Providence Fullerton
Medical Director — Providence St. Joseph's, Eureka
Benchmark at Palomar Regional Medical Center, Escondido

The Human Side

Behind the credentials is a physician who genuinely loves what he does. Dr. Desilva's passion for sleep medicine is not just professional — it is personal. He has seen firsthand how the right diagnosis and thoughtful treatment can give people their lives back.

What frustrates him most is watching the industry take shortcuts: auto-titrating machines prescribed without oversight, patients abandoned after a quick equipment drop-off, and insurance-driven timelines that prioritize paperwork over people. He built his practice to be the antidote to all of that.

When you see Dr. Desilva, you are not getting a conveyor belt experience. You are getting a partner who will walk with you until you are sleeping better — however long that takes.

Ready to Experience a Different Kind of Sleep Medicine?

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Desilva and discover what patient-centered sleep care truly looks like. No rush, no shortcuts — just expert guidance tailored to you.

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