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.
Psychiatrist 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.
Dr. Rehman is a dedicated pulmonologist and sleep physician with a passion for improving the respiratory health and sleep quality of her patients. She is committed to delivering compassionate and expert care to individuals seeking respiratory and sleep solutions.
At Prime Heart and Vascular, with convenient locations in Plano and Allen, Texas, Dr. Rehman strives to make a positive impact on the well-being of her patients and the surrounding communities. She is proud to serve the greater Dallas, Texas area by offering specialized care that addresses the complexities of respiratory and sleep-related disorders.
Respiratory and sleep issues can have a significant impact on one's quality of life. Dr. Rehman is dedicated to creating a warm and supportive environment for her patients at Prime Heart and Vascular, taking the time to thoroughly explain diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures.
Dr. Rehman is board-certified in Pulmonary Medicine and completed her Pulmonary Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center and her Sleep Medicine Fellowship at UT Southwestern.
Join us at Prime Heart and Vascular to experience the difference in respiratory and sleep care. Dr. Rehman and her team are here to help you breathe easier and sleep better, so you can enjoy a healthier and more restful life.
Alexander Zenon Sosenko, MD, is a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician at Midwest Respiratory Ltd., which has offices in Joliet and New Lenox, Illinois.
Dr. Sosenko completed his undergraduate studies at Loyola University in Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Science. He attended medical school at the Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine at the University of Illinois before embarking on an internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary diseases & critical care medicine at Northwestern University Medical Center in 1984.
To stay up to date with the latest advances in his field, Dr. Sosenko is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Board of Internal Medicine. He also holds subspecialty certifications from the Board of Pulmonary Diseases and the Board of Critical Care Medicine. He is currently affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center and Silver Cross Hospital. In 2021, Dr. Sosenko was awarded the Silver Cross Sehring Medal of Excellence, recognizing him for his contributions to the health care profession.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sosenko, call Midwest Respiratory Ltd. or request an appointment online today.
Nischal Raya, MD, is a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician at Midwest Respiratory Ltd., which has offices in Joliet and New Lenox, Illinois. He is board-certified in pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine, and internal medicine.
Dr. Raya earned his Bachelor of Science at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2011. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine from The University of Toledo, located in Toledo, Ohio. He then went on to complete his internship and fellowships in pulmonary medicine and critical care at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago.
To stay up to date with the latest advancements in medicine, Dr. Raya maintains professional memberships with the American Thoracic Society, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association.
At Midwest Respiratory Ltd., Dr. Raya treats a wide range of conditions but specializes in treating patients with lung and respiratory issues, like asthma, pneumonia, COPD, emphysema, and complicated chest infections. He also welcomes patients seeking treatment for breathing issues or post-COVID care to schedule an appointment at Midwest Respiratory Ltd.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Raya, call the nearest Midwest Respiratory Ltd. office or request an appointment online today.
“I am so thankful for Dr. Raya's knowledge of my coughing/breathing problem, and the prescriptions to restore me to good health. I especially am thankful for his clear conversation to me so that I understand what's going on.”
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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.
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.
Kristopher McDonough, MD, is one of the skilled physicians at Midwest Respiratory Ltd., which has offices in Joliet and New Lenox, Illinois. He is board-certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease medicine, and internal medicine.
Dr. McDonough completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri–Columbia. He then attended medical school at Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed his internship and residency at the University of Chicago Hospital & Clinics. He then went on to complete a Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, where he was named Chief Fellow.
Dr. McDonough is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains professional affiliations with the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, and Society of Critical Care Management.
Dr. McDonough specializes in treating patients with asthma, COPD, emphysema, lung disease, lung cancer, and sarcoidosis. He also can assist patients with smoking cessation and tobacco use disorder.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. McDonough, call Midwest Respiratory Ltd. or request an appointment online today.
Visvanatha Venkata Giri, MD, is a critical care, pulmonary, and sleep medicine physician at Midwest Respiratory Ltd., which has offices in Joliet and New Lenox, Illinois. He is board-certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease medicine, sleep medicine, and internal medicine.
Dr. Giri earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Madras Medical College in Madras, India. He performed internships at Brompton Hospital in London and Cook County Hospital in Chicago, where he also completed a residency. Dr. Giri has completed fellowships at Hines Veterans Administration Hospital at Loyola University Medical Center and Rush University Medical Center (formerly Rush Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center) in Chicago.
Dr. Giri specializes in treating patients with asthma, chronic cough, COPD, lung cancer, sleep disorders, stroke, and tobacco use disorders.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Giri, call the nearest Midwest Respiratory Ltd. office location or request an appointment online today.
Mohamad Al-Massalkhi, MD, is a critical care and pulmonary medicine physician at Midwest Respiratory Ltd., which has offices in Joliet and New Lenox, Illinois. He is board-certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease medicine, sleep medicine, hospice and palliative care medicine, and internal medicine. He has over 30 years of experience working in the medical field.
Dr. Al-Massalkhi completed medical school at Damascus Medical School in Syria in 1991. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Al-Massalkhi completed his internship at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. He then completed fellowships in critical care and pulmonary sleep medicine at Rosalind Franklin University.
Dr. Al-Massalkhi specializes in treating patients with asthma, COPD, emphysema, lung disease, lung cancer, and sarcoidosis. He also can assist patients with smoking cessation and tobacco use disorder.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Al-Massalkhi, call the nearest Midwest Respiratory Ltd. office or request an appointment using the online booking feature today.
Philip Leung, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine physician at Midwest Respiratory, Ltd., providing complete respiratory care to adults in Joliet and New Lennox, Illinois.
Dr. Leung brings more than 20 years of experience to the practice. He studied at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, earning his medical degree.
After graduation, Dr. Leung moved to the United States and completed an internship, residency, and fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. He received extensive training in all aspects of pulmonary and sleep disorders.
At Midwest Respiratory, Ltd., Dr. Leung diagnoses and treats a variety of pulmonary and sleep conditions and has special interests in sleep apnea, home noninvasive ventilation, asthma, chronic cough, and narcolepsy.
Dr. Leung speaks English and Chinese fluently. He is a compassionate physician and he works with patients to achieve lasting symptom relief and improve quality of life.
Dr. Leung welcomes anyone experiencing respiratory or sleep issues to schedule an appointment at Midwest Respiratory, Ltd. today.
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. The team is dedicated to helping you achieve better quality sleep. Could we fix that to 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.
Dr. Gil Suarez was raised in Reno, Nevada where he attended the University of Nevada at Reno on a full tennis scholarship. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Science. He continued his education at the University of Maryland- Baltimore College of Dental Surgery where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1993, also receiving the Distinguished Oral Medicine Award. After graduation, Dr. Suarez completed a hospital residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He’s excited to announce the opening of Las Vegas’ only clinic 100% dedicated to the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Suarez is presently working with pulmonologists, cardiologists, neurologists, and E.N.T. specialists in the coordinated treatment of sleep apnea patients and is excited to have the only fully dedicated clinic in Las Vegas to treating obstructive sleep apnea with oral devices. Dr. Suarez enjoys spending time and traveling with his two children.
Rajendra M. Rampersaud, MD, is a double-board-certified Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist at NY Metro Sleep. Dr. Rampersaud and his team provide comprehensive sleep medicine to people of all ages living in the Bronx, New York, and throughout New York City.
After graduating from the University of the East (UE) in Manila, Philippines, Dr. Rampersaud began his Residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in Jamaica, New York.
While at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers (locally referred to as "St. Vincent's") in New York City, Dr. Rampersaud completed his pulmonary fellowship and worked as a Chief Medical Resident.
He fulfilled his Pulmonary and ID Fellow at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center, also referred to as National Jewish Health, located in Denver, Colorado.
Dr. Rampersaud was a Critical Care Fellow at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Shortly after, he completed his Sleep Medicine fellowship at the Sleep Disorder Institute Headquarters (SDI) in New York City.
He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and takes great pride in his work.
At NY Metro Sleep, Dr. Rampersaud works with patients to evaluate their sleep studies and offers ways to improve their sleep health.
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.
Mahadevappa Hunasikatti, MD, FCCP, is a board-certified pulmonary care, critical care, and sleep medicine specialist at Sleep Services of Maryland LLC. He provides high-quality sleep medicine to people of all ages in Germantown, Maryland.
Dr. Hunasikatti grew up in India. He began his career pursuits at the Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (formerly Government Medical College) in Ballari, Karnataka, India, earning his medical degree. He then completed a psychiatry residency at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore.
In 1989, Dr. Hunasikatti moved to the United States. Before entering private practice, he completed a psychiatry internship, an internal medicine internship, and residency at the University of Toledo Health Science Campus in Ohio (formerly the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo) and a medicine-pediatrics internship at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan.
These experiences inspired Dr. Hunasikatti to pursue specialty training. He completed a critical care medicine fellowship at Shock Trauma | University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore and a pulmonary medicine fellowship at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital (formerly Sinai Hospital Wayne State University) in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Hunasikatti has served in various roles throughout his career, including hospitalist, sleep medicine physician, and medical director. He diagnoses and treats most sleep-related health problems but has a special interest in sleep apnea, workplace fatigue, and restless legs syndrome.
Dr. Hunasikatti enjoys attending medical conferences, contributing to scientific journals, and speaking at sleep symposiums. He welcomes anyone experiencing insomnia or other sleep problems to Sleep Services of Maryland LLC today.
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.
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