Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Michael N. Newton MD is a pulmonologist and a sleep disorder specialist serving the community of Tampa, Florida. Dr. Newton takes a comprehensive approach to patient care, and utilizes an integrative approach in his treatment of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome.
Dr. Newton is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, where he earned his medical degree. Following his graduation, he completed his residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Ohio. He completed his Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine fellowship at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa.
He is certified in critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Newton is affiliated with AdventHealth Tampa.
Dr. Newton is married with three children. He enjoys watching college football (Go Buckeyes) and spending time with his family.
Dr. Newton is excited to meet with new patients and help them tackle their sleep and health problems. To learn more, call the office in Tampa or book an appointment online today.
Deepak Das, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internal medicine and sleep medicine physician. At his practice, Athena Medical Clinic and Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens in Athens, Georgia, Dr. Das takes an integrative and holistic approach to care, focusing on his patients’ whole-body health, not their disease or symptoms.
After earning his Doctor of Medicine in Internal Medicine at the Patna University in Bihar, India, Dr. Das relocated to the United States to complete his internship and residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. He then moved to New Hampshire and, after developing a strong interest in sleep medicine, completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
At Athena Medical Clinic and Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens, Dr. Das offers primary care services for adults and sleep-related disorder treatments for both children and adults. In addition to comprehensive annual wellness visits, evaluation, and treatment of diseases like Diabetes, Hypertension, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Dr. Das has a state-of-the-art sleep lab to perform sleep studies and evaluate different sleep disorders. He prescribes the appropriate durable medical equipment (DME) when needed.
When not at the office, Dr. Das volunteers at a local church-based clinic in Athens. He’s also an avid reader and enjoys spending time with his wife, a pediatrician, and their two children, hiking and visiting the mountains.
To schedule an appointment at Athena Medical Clinic and Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens, call the office or use the online booking tool.
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Athena Medical Clinic and Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens
Welcome to Merced Lung and Sleep - Turlock Pulmonary and Sleep
At the practice of Sunit Patel MD a Board-Certified Sleep, Pulmonary and Critical Care specialist, we don’t just see patients, we are here to serve people. Our top priority is helping you have a restful sleep and restore your lung health, to the best possible in the most efficient way.
Dr. Patel completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Brown University an Ivy League institution and his Fellowship in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at world renowned and nationally recognized Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Our team of well-trained compassionate providers use their knowledge base and experience to evaluate your symptoms signs, prior history to custom design a most effective systematic diagnostic and treatment plan for each person. We utilize the latest developments and proven advanced procedures like sleep studies, pulmonary function testing and oxygen need assessment testing that include; six-minute walk test and nocturnal oximetry, to make a correct diagnosis so we can so we can get you soon onto a road to recovery. We care about our patients and want them to enjoy optimal health. It’s why we do what we do and try to do it best.
At this time, the team at Sunit R. Patel, MD, welcomes new and existing patients to call the Merced or Turlock office or click the online booking tool to arrange an appointment with the local lung and sleep experts.
Welcome to Merced Lung and Sleep - Turlock Pulmonary and Sleep
At the practice of Sunit Patel MD a Board-Certified Sleep, Pulmonary and Critical Care specialist, we don’t just see patients, we are here to serve people. Our top priority is helping you have a restful sleep and restore your lung health, to the best possible in the most efficient way.
Dr. Patel completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Brown University an Ivy League institution and his Fellowship in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at world renowned and nationally recognized Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Our team of well-trained compassionate providers use their knowledge base and experience to evaluate your symptoms signs, prior history to custom design a most effective systematic diagnostic and treatment plan for each person. We utilize the latest developments and proven advanced procedures like sleep studies, pulmonary function testing and oxygen need assessment testing that include; six-minute walk test and nocturnal oximetry, to make a correct diagnosis so we can so we can get you soon onto a road to recovery. We care about our patients and want them to enjoy optimal health. It’s why we do what we do and try to do it best.
At this time, the team at Sunit R. Patel, MD, welcomes new and existing patients to call the Merced or Turlock office or click the online booking tool to arrange an appointment with the local lung and sleep experts.
Kelly Smith, MD, specializes in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine, and is a co-founder of Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center in the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas. He has achieved fellowship designation in four areas of medical practice to include sleep medicine, pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, and internal medicine.
A New Braunfels native, Dr. Smith earned his undergraduate degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and remained in the state to complete his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He refined his skills and knowledge through an internship and residency at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, where he was also appointed chief resident of internal medicine and pediatrics.
Fellowship training in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston came next, followed by research and training in sleep medicine through the Texas Children’s Sleep Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Smith went into private practice in 2007 and worked with his partners to open Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center in 2009. He enjoys working collaboratively to offer the highest possible level of care in pediatric pulmonology and adult/pediatric sleep medicine.
When not working with patients, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Flyfishing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and soccer keep him outdoors and active, and he tries to take advantage of all that the San Antonio area has to offer.
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Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center
Raj Kakar, MD, is a snoring and sleep apnea specialist at Dallas Sleep, with locations in Plano and McKinney, Texas, who absolutely loves his work. His passion for helping others get the treatment they need to improve their sleep health and well-being is documented by his dedication to his patients and the DFW community. Since 2006, Dr. Kakar has been managing Dallas Sleep, also known as the Dallas Center for Sleep Disorders. Over the years, due to the success of the quality of service provided, Dallas Sleep has grown and had several locations to improve access to our community.
Dr. Kakar also founded Snoring & Fatigue Center, a Sleep Health clinic created to provide affordable access to quality Sleep Health care for those with high deductible insurance plans and those who are uninsured. With Snoring & Fatigue Center, Dr. Kakar and his team have shown their commitment to helping more people get the Sleep Health care they need.
Dr. Kakar completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Louisiana State University and his Medical Doctorate and Masters in Public Health degrees from Tulane University. Having completed sleep health fellowship training at the highly regarded Stanford University Sleep Center of Excellence, Dr. Kakar has a masterful knowledge of all sleep disorders. And with his background in internal medicine, he also has an expert understanding of the impact of sleep health problems on cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health. Some of his areas of expertise include snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, chronic fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and narcolepsy.
“I love what I do because I get to help people sleep better and feel better, in just a few weeks’ time. It is such a wonderful thing to be able to see such a tremendous improvement in someone’s quality of sleep and daytime energy level in such a short period of time. It never gets old. I am blessed to be able to serve my community in this way,” said Dr. Kakar.
Raj Kakar, MD, is a snoring and sleep apnea specialist at Dallas Sleep, with locations in Plano and McKinney, Texas, who absolutely loves his work. His passion for helping others get the treatment they need to improve their sleep health and well-being is documented by his dedication to his patients and the DFW community. Since 2006, Dr. Kakar has been managing Dallas Sleep, also known as the Dallas Center for Sleep Disorders. Over the years, due to the success of the quality of service provided, Dallas Sleep has grown and had several locations to improve access to our community.
Dr. Kakar also founded Snoring & Fatigue Center, a Sleep Health clinic created to provide affordable access to quality Sleep Health care for those with high deductible insurance plans and those who are uninsured. With Snoring & Fatigue Center, Dr. Kakar and his team have shown their commitment to helping more people get the Sleep Health care they need.
Dr. Kakar completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Louisiana State University and his Medical Doctorate and Masters in Public Health degrees from Tulane University. Having completed sleep health fellowship training at the highly regarded Stanford University Sleep Center of Excellence, Dr. Kakar has a masterful knowledge of all sleep disorders. And with his background in internal medicine, he also has an expert understanding of the impact of sleep health problems on cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health. Some of his areas of expertise include snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, chronic fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and narcolepsy.
“I love what I do because I get to help people sleep better and feel better, in just a few weeks’ time. It is such a wonderful thing to be able to see such a tremendous improvement in someone’s quality of sleep and daytime energy level in such a short period of time. It never gets old. I am blessed to be able to serve my community in this way,” said Dr. Kakar.
Ashwin Gowda, MD is board certified in sleep medicine and psychiatry. He has been providing care to those in South Austin since 2002 and is currently the Medical Director of Texas Sleep Medicine. His medical practice offers consultations, sleep studies (in the lab and at home studies) and all ongoing care to ensure the best possible outcome. Common sleep disorders diagnosed and treated include snoring/obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders.
Dr. Gowda is board certified in Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry. His education includes a one-year medical internship at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and a three-year residency in psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and a one year fellowship in sleep medicine at SUNY (State University of New York) in Stony Brook, New York.
Above all else, Dr. Gowda finds fulfillment in contributing to the well-being of every person he cares for. Dr. Gowda is married and has 3 boys. When he’s not helping people get a good night’s sleep, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the Austin food scene, bicycling and playing tennis.
Dan Naim, MD, is a pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine specialist at The Beverly Hills Lung and Sleep Institute in Beverly Hills, California.
Dr. Naim graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2004. He then completed his residency at the UCLA-VA combined Internal Medicine residency program. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the same institution. He continued his medical training by completing a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
He is quadruple board-certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine in the fields of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American College of Chest Physicians. He expertly manages a wide range of conditions related to pulmonary disease and sleep disorders in addition to taking care of critically ill patients in the hospital. His clinical areas of interest include obstructive lung disease, lung cancer diagnosis, chronic cough, interstitial lung disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. During his consultations, Dr. Naim fully explains patients’ conditions and helps them choose an appropriate treatment plan.
To better serve his patients, Dr. Naim is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Farsi.
“Dr Naim was friendly, explained potential options for my snoring. Thoughtful easy manner. Clearly he cares. I felt very comfortable with him. Office staff and nurse were efficient and helpful. Eager for a solution so my husband who is a light sleeper can get better rest, too.
Highly recommend! ”
Dr. Marwaha is an exceptionally caring physician at Tri-Valley Medical Center located in San Ramon, CA. He appreciates the challenge of diagnosing tough medical cases and does so with a compassionate and thoughtful approach. As Chairman in the Department of Medicine at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, he consistently leads his peers in developing a greater understanding of patient needs in both the hospital and clinical environment. A strong advocate of continuing education, Dr. Marwaha, spends a great deal of time growing his Internal Medicine knowledge base. His goal in this regard is singular: help patients get better and stay better. A Board Certified Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Marwaha completed his Internal Medicine Internship at University of Nevada School of Medicine. His Internal Medicine residency was completed San Joaquin General Hospital.
Dr. Marwaha is also Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and has developed and implemented an In-Home Sleep Testing Program for his patients.
Dr. Marwaha is a member of the following organizations:
Frederick Tackey, MD, is a pulmonary and sleep medicine physician with over 25 years of experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care. At the Pulmonology & Sleep Center in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, Florida, Dr. Tackey offers his patients a wide range of cutting-edge treatments for a number of different lung condition and lung treatments.
After receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Ghana School of Medicine in Accra, Ghana, Dr. Tackey went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins affiliated Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Tackey continued his postgraduate training with a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Florida. Prior to his work at the Pulmonology & Sleep Center, Dr. Tackey provided critical care to patients at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida. He continues to partner with Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida and Delray Medical Center in Delray, Florida.
Dr. Tackey provides safe and effective care for a number of pulmonary conditions and sleep disorders. He uses pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopies, and a number of other in-office diagnostics to develop personalized treatment plans. Dr. Tackey has extensive experience using the latest technologies to achieve the best outcomes for each of his patients.
“I would have left four stars because the website provided the option choosing a morning appointment before the doctor is available, but they made room for me as the first spot when the doctor was in. Dr. Tackey spent more time asking and clarifying family history than any doctor I have had before. Still need a follow up appointment after 2 diagnostic tests, but I am very happy with the treatment from staff and the doctor so far.”
Dr. Frederick Tackey, MD
Pulmonologist
2300 S Congress Avenue
Suite 101
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Amy Meoli, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary disease doctor at Own Sleep Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, and Vancouver, Washington.
Dr. Meoli completed her bachelor’s and medical degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. She then completed an internal medicine internship and residency at the Truman Medical Center-West in Kansas City, Missouri. From there, she completed a pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine fellowship at the Truman Medical Center and a sleep disorders fellowship at the Allegheny University of the Health Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Meoli is a member of multiple medical societies, including the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation, the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, and the Narcolepsy Network. Her research also appears in numerous publications and presentations.
Dr. Meoli is board-certified by the American Board of Sleep Disorders and by the American Board of Internal Medicine as a diplomate in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine.
Amy Meoli, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary disease doctor at Own Sleep Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, and Vancouver, Washington.
Dr. Meoli completed her bachelor’s and medical degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. She then completed an internal medicine internship and residency at the Truman Medical Center-West in Kansas City, Missouri. From there, she completed a pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine fellowship at the Truman Medical Center and a sleep disorders fellowship at the Allegheny University of the Health Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Meoli is a member of multiple medical societies, including the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation, the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, and the Narcolepsy Network. Her research also appears in numerous publications and presentations.
Dr. Meoli is board-certified by the American Board of Sleep Disorders and by the American Board of Internal Medicine as a diplomate in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine.
Frank Averill, MD, is a highly regarded, award-winning, multi-boarded physician. He’s the medical director and founding physician of St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute in Clearwater, Florida. With over 30 years of experience in medicine, he’s taken quality care of his patients at his practice and local hospitals, while also working the forefront of medicine as an avid researcher. Dr. Averill earned board certifications in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Dr. Averill graduated from New York Medical College and then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He also completed specialty fellowship trainings in pulmonary, critical care, allergies & immunology at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
In addition, he’s an attorney and member of the Florida Bar with a Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University School of Law. Dr. Averill offers services for attorneys regarding expert witness and medical-legal consultations.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Averill has earned national awards and recognition for his excellence in care. His name has appeared on lists of “America’s Top Physicians,” “Best Physicians in the United States,” “Best Physicians in Florida,” and “Best Physicians in Tampa Bay.” His medical research and published articles have also received commendation and acclaim.
Dr. Averill and wife, Rose, have been married over 35 years and they raised two children. They are a team in business, had two radio shows and are currently both obtaining a master’s degree in theology.
Charity work is a lifestyle for the Averill’s who through the years, have founded, run, supported and volunteered at various ministries including Footprints Ministry, Pinellas Hope and Engaged Encounter to name a few. To promote mind, body and soul health, the Averill’s founded St. Francis Hope & Health Ministry, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Hibernation Sleep MN in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a practice dedicated to providing treatment for those looking to deepen their sleep to the level of “hibernation” so that they can wake up feeling refreshed, rested, and ready to tackle the opportunities of a new day. Led by sleep apnea dentist Nathaniel Cogswell, DDS, DABDSM, the Dr. Cogswell received his dental degree from the University of Minnesota and was prompted to delve into the world of dental sleep medicine while studying the effects of the airway on tooth and jaw position and development. The more he learned about sleep apnea, the more he became committed to helping others receive treatment for this life-limiting disease. He has committed to learning all he can about sleep apnea and dental sleep medicine to provide the best treatments with the best equipment for his patients.
Dr. Cogswell is a member of the Minnesota Sleep Society, a Diplomate with both the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA), and a Fellow with the International Academy of Sleep (IAOS).
Dr. Cogswell and the Hibernation Sleep MN team offer several solutions for individuals affected by conditions like chronic fatigue, insomnia, sleep apnea, and snoring. Focusing on non-invasive treatment alternatives to CPAP treatments, the team provides several oral appliances and sleep apnea mouthpieces. These are custom made from digital scans of your teeth and selected based upon what will be most comfortable for your mouth.
We offer complimentary (no-charge) initial consultations and are always looking to educate patients on sleep-breathing options as well as help with referral options & resources. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve better quality sleep.
Puja Thakkar, DO is a native of the Bay Area and a passionate sleep medicine provider serving her patients in Danville and Fremont, California. Dr. Thakkar established the Golden Gate Sleep Centers to offer state-of-the-art facilities out of which to diagnose and treat conditions that prevent people from having a good night of sleep.
Dr. Thakkar began her career at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Fresno Center for Medical Education and Research, where she completed her training in internal medicine. She pursued her fellowship in sleep medicine at the University of California-Davis.
After completing her fellowship, she went on to serve United States veterans at the VA in Sacramento/Mather. Dr. Thakkar remains a part of the UC Davis volunteer faculty in sleep medicine.
The patient-physician partnership is vital to Dr. Thakkar. To the benefit of her patients from multiple backgrounds, Dr. Thakkar speaks Gujarati, Hindi, and conversational Spanish. She can see patients at both of the Golden Gate Sleep Centers locations, and she also makes herself accessible by phone and by email.
Outside of work, Dr. Thakkar enjoys spending time with her husband and her twins. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, yoga, swimming, and, of course, sleeping.
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