Dr. Nilong Vyas is a highly experienced pediatrician who has dedicated her career to improving the sleep habits of children and their families. With over eight years of practice, she firmly believes that quality sleep is the foundation for children’s overall well-being, encapsulated in her mantra “from good sleep comes good eaters, readers, and behaviors.”

Dr. Vyas earned her Medical Doctorate from LSU Health Sciences Center and a Master’s in Public Health from Tulane University. Her upbringing in a family of educators in New Orleans instilled a strong commitment to pediatric health.

After completing her Pediatrics residency at LSU, Dr. Vyas worked as an ER Physician at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. There she gained valuable experience in addressing the needs of children and their parents.

Over the years, she has honed her expertise in pediatric sleep and founded Sleepless in NOLA, a personalized sleep training consulting business. Her innovative projects include collaborating with Louisiana’s educational board to revise school device guidelines for better sleep quality among school-aged children.

Dr. Vyas is a respected figure in her field, with collaborations with institutions like the Sleep Foundation and impactful media appearances on platforms like the Hippocratic Hustle podcast, NPR Life Kit Podcast, and WWL TV. Her commitment to mentorship and philanthropy is evident through her engagement with high school students in sleep research and donations of sleep consultations to local schools and the Autism Society.

Her professional achievements are enhanced by her personal pursuits, such as yoga, park walks, and quality time with her teenage sons, reinforcing her role as a dedicated pediatrician and sleep consultant.