Dr. Narayan Krishnamurthy, MD
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Dr. Narayan Krishnamurthy, MD is a sleep medicine specialist in Tuscaloosa, AL and has been practicing for 27 years. He graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Hosps in 1977 and specializes in sleep medicine and pulmonary disease.Read his story
Comprehensive sleep and breathing disorders center P.C
1406 McFarland Blvd N Ste 1C
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 343-0004
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareSource
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
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Dr. Krishnamurthy's Experience
Dr. Krishnamurthy's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Sleep Medicine
- Board certified in Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
Dr. Krishnamurthy's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Krishnamurthy "Long track record in the area as a very experienced, compassionate physician who balances new technology with excellant bedside clinical acumen"
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Krishnamurthy "MISSION STATEMENT To grow as a leading Sleep and Breathing Disorders Center in the region by providing a broad-based, efficient, affordable, and concerned care. To maintain patient autonomy, reduce repeated hospital visits, and to empower patients and their families to lead a better quality of life. Our Sleep and Breathing Disorders Center offers a comprehensive approach to evaluate and manage all forms of sleep and breathing disorders. We strive to deliver patient focused care in a very relaxing environment with easy access and clear communication.
Appointed by invitation to the faculty of Pulmonary and Sleep medicine as a Associate Professor at UAB school of medicine, University of Alabama atBirmingham "
2 Specialties
- Sleep Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
2 Board Certifications
- Pulmonary DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Sleep MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
46 Conditions Treated
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Asthma in Adults
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Breathing Disorders
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Insomnia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lung Nodule
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Narcolepsy
- Occupational Metal-Induced Liver Damage - Beryllium
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Respiratory Diseases
- Respiratory Failure
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Tuberculosis
- Vascular Disease
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
Less
8 Procedures
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Thoracentesis
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
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Education
- National College, BangaloreUndergraduate School | Graduated 1971
- Bangalore Med Coll HospsMedical School | Graduated 1977
- Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health SciencesMedical School | Graduated 1977
- Bangalore Med CollegeInternship Hospital | Completed 1978
- S Cleveland-BroadgreenResidency Hospital | Completed 1987
- Residency-Internal MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed 1991
- U Okla HscResidency Hospital | Completed 1991
- University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1991
- University Of Oklahoma Health SciencesResidency Hospital | Completed 1991
- Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed 1993
- American Academy Of Sleep MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed
- Fccp, FaasmFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Krishnamurthy has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Hindi
- Kannada
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Excellent physician and staff, highly recommend him.
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Jul 12, 2018
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Dr. Krishnamurthy has been my sleep doctor for 7 years and does a great job of not only providing treatment but education and support for my condition. He is prompt, caring and a great doc. The wait time at his office is usually very short and he is a compassionate, excellent physician.
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1Don in Tuscaloosa AL – Mar 31, 2018
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From the pleasant front desk staff, to the knowledgeable nurses, to Dr. K himself, everything about the Comprehensive Sleep and Breathing Center is completely professional. They all take time to answer any question, explain everything they are suggesting, and make you feel that you are the only...Read More
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1Mike M. in Tuscaloosa, AL – Jan 26, 2018