Noted for his work in sleep medicine, Dr. Jim Murtagh has contributed to various media outlets informing the public about sleep disorders and their impact on automobile accidents. In March 2011, Dr. Jim Murtagh lent his insights to Scoop Independent News, a New Zealand publication, for Sleep Awareness Week. He also shared his expertise on sleep disorders with a local television show.

As the Medical Director for the Eastgate laboratory at SleepCare Diagnostics, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Jim Murtagh oversees daily clinical operations, including sleep studies. Dr. Jim Murtagh and his associates at SleepCare Diagnostics help individuals suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnia, snoring, restless leg syndrome, and periodic limb movement disorder. Additionally, the physicians at SleepCare Diagnostics examine and treat sleep disorders often associated with obesity and heart conditions. After performing sleep studies in order to observe and analyze sleep behavior, respiratory and heart activity, body movement, and stages of sleep, Dr. Jim Murtagh advises patients about their particular disorder and treatment options. Solutions can include the use of therapeutic equipment and accessories, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) unit, a bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) unit, head gear, hoses, masks, and humidification systems. Dr. Jim Murtagh and the professionals at SleepCare Diagnostics also offer a comprehensive follow-up program to ensure patients’ success in overcoming their sleep disorders.

A Doctor of Pulmonology, ICU, and Sleep Medicine, Jim Murtagh has served numerous prominent institutions and organizations, including the National Institutes of Health, the University of Michigan, and Emory University. Dr. Jim Murtagh has received over $2 million in research grants and has contributed to numerous articles and books about sleep medicine, general medicine, and bioethics.