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Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available
in the Detailed Report.
Years Since Graduation
7
Five-Star Recognition
HealthGrades Recognized and Five-Star designations are available in the Detailed Report.
State License Information
Licensed in California, April 25, 2007 through November 30, 2010
Licensed in District of Columbia
What is Sleep Medicine?
Sleep medicine deals with the causes, diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. A sleep medicine physician treats problems such as sleep apnea and snoring, insomnia and narcolepsy. Sleep apnea is when a person actually stops breathing for a few seconds during sleep, and is usually accompanied by loud snoring. Narcolepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system, and is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, and a tendency to sleep at inappropriate times, even if the person gets adequate nighttime sleep. Also considered sleep disorders are periodic limb movements and restless legs.
Treatment includes overnight study in a sleep more »