Gregory Charlton, MD

Meet Gregory Charlton, MD

Helping Southern New Mexico Sleep Better Through Specialized Sleep Medicine Care

Gregory Charlton, MD, is a sleep medicine physician at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Alamogordo, New Mexico, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. His expertise is supported by advanced fellowship training in both sleep medicine and clinical neurophysiology, along with a residency in neurology at the University of New Mexico. A New Mexico State University graduate, Dr. Charlton has deep roots in the state and a longstanding connection to southern New Mexico, including previous leadership of sleep medicine programs in Alamogordo, Deming and Las Cruces.

Career at a Glance

• Board certified in Sleep Medicine and Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Experienced sleep medicine leader, with medical director roles at sleep centers across New Mexico
• New Mexico roots, earning undergraduate degrees in biology and psychology from New Mexico State University

Clinical Role and Leadership

Dr. Charlton brings extensive sleep medicine experience to patients in Alamogordo. His combined training in sleep medicine, neurology and clinical neurophysiology gives him a broad clinical foundation for evaluating sleep concerns, including conditions that involve breathing, movement and the nervous system.

He provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Sleep-disordered breathing
• Narcolepsy
• Restless legs syndrome
• Periodic limb movements
• Parasomnias, including REM sleep behavior disorder
• Excessive daytime sleepiness

What You Can Expect from Care with Gregory Charlton, MD

Sleep problems can affect more than a good night’s rest. They can influence how you feel and function throughout the day. Dr. Charlton’s specialized background allows him to evaluate a wide range of sleep concerns and determine when further diagnostic testing may help uncover what is disrupting healthy sleep.

You can expect:

• A thorough evaluation of your sleep symptoms and concerns
• Care informed by advanced training in sleep medicine and neurology
• Evaluation for common and more complex sleep disorders
• Diagnostic sleep testing when appropriate
• Treatment recommendations based on your specific sleep concerns

Advanced Diagnostic Care

Dr. Charlton has experience with polysomnography, PAP-titration sleep studies and home sleep testing, providing important diagnostic information for patients experiencing possible sleep disorders. His background includes extensive education and clinical work involving obstructive sleep apnea, sleep-disordered breathing and sleep testing.

Research, Clinical Insight and Thought Leadership

In addition to patient care, Dr. Charlton has helped educate physicians, residents, health professionals and community members about sleep and neurological conditions. His presentations have covered topics including obstructive sleep apnea, polysomnography, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movements and excessive daytime sleepiness.

His research background also includes work examining vagus nerve stimulation and heart-rate variability in patients with epilepsy, presented at the American Epilepsy Society in 2001.

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

Dr. Charlton’s career has taken him throughout New Mexico, from specialty care in southern New Mexico to serving as Neurology Division Head at Gallup Indian Medical Center. His educational outreach has included presentations for clinicians at Gallup Indian Medical Center, Zuni Indian Hospital and the Navajo Area Internal Medicine Conference, as well as sleep-health education for physicians, residents, respiratory therapy students and community audiences. This longstanding connection to New Mexico brings both specialized expertise and familiarity with the communities he serves to his role in Alamogordo.