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Recognizing the shortcomings of the U.S. healthcare system and the opportunities made possible by advances in mobile technology, Dr. Avinesh Bhar left his office-based practice in 2019 to focus on establishing a telemedicine practice founded on high-value and personalized, convenient and cost-effective sleep and pulmonary care. Dr. Bhar is a fellowship-trained and board-certified in sleep and pulmonary medicine. He has been in practice for over seven years following the completion of his fellowships at Washington University in St Louis and the University of Tennessee (Memphis). He also holds a MBA from the University of Chicago. Dr. Bhar loves soccer, plays tennis and is active on Twitter (@AviBhar).

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. 

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.

 

Having trained in Alabama and practiced Sleep Medicine for over 30 years cumulative time in Alabama, Montana, now Georgia in a private practice setting, as well as in Florida, at a VA Medical Center, I have had the good fortune to help thousands of people with their sleep disorders. I like to make my patients comfortable and to listen intently to their descriptions of their symptoms. Finding the intervention that best suits each person individually is the goal of my medical advice. The doctor and the patient are always a team.

Following the completion of his Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Stanford University in 2019, Dr. Drahos began working at the Orlando VA Medical Center. In 2020, he became the Section Chief of Sleep Medicine and led the department until 2023 when he resigned to create Premier Sleep Medicine. Dr. Drahos specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Dream Enactment Behavior (including REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and Trauma Associated Sleep Disorder). His passion for these sleep disorders has driven him to spread awareness and education as an expert speaker to sleep providers throughout the country. Education: Stanford University School of Medicine- Fellowship, Sleep Medicine Florida State University- Residency, Family Medicine Saba University School of Medicine- Doctor of Medicine University of Central Florida- BA, Biology and Sociology Licenses & Certifications: AASM, Board Certified Sleep Medicine AAFP, Board Certified Family Medicine

Ashwin Gowda, MD is board certified in sleep medicine. 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.

His education includes medical school in Bangalore, India, 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.

Dr. David Rosen provides same-day virtual appointments in 25 states and growing. Our FDA-approved sleep study device arrives at your home in 1-3 days with a next-day appointment to review the results. To help improve America's sleep, Dr. Rosen launched Renuma in August 2022, a digital health platform focused on providing streamlined and accessible care for obstructive sleep apnea. Visit our website at www.renumasleep.com to get a free obstructive sleep apnea risk report with no strings attached and get tested and treated for obstructive sleep apnea in days, not weeks.

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. Zahir is a board-certified sleep medicine physician committed to helping patients achieve better sleep and overall health. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, she specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, hypersomnia, insomnia and circadian rhythm issues. Dr. Zahir received her Sleep Medicine fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin. She has a particular interest in the intersection of sleep and metabolic health, with a focus on obesity medicine and its impact on sleep quality. By addressing the root causes of sleep disturbances, she empowers patients to improve not only their sleep but also their long-term wellness. She works closely with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans that promote restorative rest. Dr. Zahir is accepting new patients.

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.

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.