Hi, I am Dr. Sean
I am Dr. Rovshan Ismailov—most people simply call me Dr. Sean. I am a medical doctor and neuroscientist with a PhD from the world-renowned University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s degree from Boston University, and extensive research training from Brown University. For years, I conducted neurocognitive research on Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, cognitive dysfunctions, and other critical health issues, publishing my findings in prestigious journals such as Annals of Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders.I have always strived to be innovative, proposing ideas that open new directions in research, treatment, and diagnosis. One example is my groundbreaking hypothesis linking hypoxia (low oxygen levels), geographic altitude, the hormone erythropoietin (EPO), and brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and traumatic brain injury. When the brain experiences low oxygen—a common feature in these conditions—the body produces more EPO, which acts as a natural neuroprotective shield. At higher altitudes, the thinner air triggers even greater EPO production, potentially lowering the risk of these devastating diseases. This shifted the paradigm from viewing low oxygen solely as harmful to recognizing EPO’s protective role, opening exciting possibilities for prevention and novel therapeutic approaches.
As a professional medical educator, I’ve had the privilege of teaching advanced treatment protocols to thousands of physicians across the country—cardiologists, oncologists, hematologists, gastroenterologists, and rheumatologists. I designed and led multiple regional and national educational initiatives focused on shared decision-making, biosimilars (including safety, immunogenicity, and interchangeability), and cutting-edge combination therapies such as Glasdegib with low-dose cytarabine, VENCLEXTA® regimens, and Gemtuzumab ozogamicin with induction chemotherapy. My work in medical education has been published in respected peer-reviewed journals like Expert Opinion in Biological Therapy and Future Oncology.Yet beyond laboratories, research papers, and lecture halls, what has shaped me most deeply is helping hundreds of real people reclaim their nights from chronic insomnia. I’ve listened to their stories, analyzed their patterns, and guided them toward sustainable, personalized relief. Through this experience, one truth became undeniable: there is no universal “miracle pill” for insomnia. What truly works is a deeply individualized approach—one that respects each person’s unique health history, lifestyle, personality, and duration of struggle.
My background is uniquely ideal for neurocoaching because it integrates four powerful elements that very few possess: the clinical perspective and diagnostic rigor of a medical doctor, elite-level neuroscience research, innovative thinking that challenges medical paradigms, and proven experience educating specialist physicians on complex therapies. This exceptional combination allows me to view sleep challenges through a true medical lens—understanding underlying physiological mechanisms—while translating advanced brain science into practical, actionable strategies. My years teaching physicans and medical staff have honed my ability to explain intricate concepts clearly and inspire lasting change, and my direct work with hundreds of insomnia sufferers has given me the empathy and insight to personalize every approach. As your neurocoach, I bring this rare medical-neuroscience-education blend to create tailored pathways that reprogram your mind and body for deep, restorative rest—rooted in real clinical understanding, proven in practice, and delivered with the warmth of someone who truly knows both the science and the human struggle.
When contacting via email, please provide me with your name, contact details and what issues are bothering you most these days, especially when it comes to getting restful sleep or managing daily stress?With warmth,
Dr. Sean (Rovshan Ismailov, MD MPH PhD)