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.
Pediatrician 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.
Physical Therapist 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.
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.
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.
“Dr. Giri was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took a lot of time familiarizing himself with my health concerns and explained things in a manner that was understandable. I am still under his care and would definitely recommend him to others.”
Dr. Visvanatha Giri, MD
Specialist
903 N. 129th Infantry Drive
Suite 400
Joliet, IL 60435
Dr. Linh Ba Nguyen is a highly regarded internist, with a specialization in Sleep Medicine, practicing in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. He and his wife Dr. Thuy Ngoc Nguyen treat their patients from the warm and comfortable Prima Health Clinic in Garland, TX.
Dr. Linh Ba Nguyen grew up in Houston and later attended the University of Dallas at Irving where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. He then went to the UT San Antonio Medical School and completed his internship in Internal Medicine. Dr. Nguyen transferred to the UTMB to complete his residency in Internal Medicine. He then joined the Prima Health Clinic in 1993. Dr. Nguyen is also board certified in Sleep Medicine, which he obtained in 2010.
Dr. Linh Ba Nguyen spends his spare time with the three daughters he has with his wife and is an avid runner. He has even run in marathons and a few triathlons.
Jamila Battle, MD, is a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician. She is licensed in 48 states and can evaluate, test, and manage sleep-disordered breathing and snoring across the country. She enjoys a more personalized and holistic approach to airway and sleep health.
Her goal is to help patients living with sleep disorders achieve a higher quality of life and more satisfying sleep. Sleep is the foundation of health and addressing sleep often leads to an improved ability to lose weight and reverse aging.
Dr. Battle is known for her wisdom, kindness, and providing compassionate care to her patients. At RestWell, she offers diagnoses and treatments for a wide range of sleep-related conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea.
As an expert in sleep medicine, Dr. Battle can quickly teach you to become more aware of the choices that affect your sleep so you can improve your sleep habits and ability to get a full night's sleep.
In her spare time, she explores the relationship between sleep, resilience, disparities and the leading causes of mortality, morbidity, and disability in the United States. She speaks on various topics, and her methods integrate mind and body connections and emphasize how our lifestyles reflect our values and attitudes.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Battle, call the office or book online today.
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.
Lakshmy V. Ayyar, MD, FCCP is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group with one office in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayyar is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Her special interests include pulmonary disease and sleep medicine.
A native of India, Dr. Ayyar’s path to her medical career began at MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, where she earned her medical degree. She then came to the United States to complete residency training at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. She rounded out her postdoctoral clinical education with a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Ayyar enjoys helping her patients at Texas Multi-Specialty Group. When she isn’t practicing medicine, she is active in medical and professional societies, including the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.
“I switched to Cypress Pulmonary because the VA health care system refused me a simple medical evaluation for decades. Dr Ayyar has taken the time and resources needed to help evaluate my condition. I am currently receiving good care.”
Dr. Lakshmy Ayyar, MD
Pulmonologist
13219 Dotson Rd
Suite 210
Houston, TX 77070
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Dr. Lakshmy Ayyar, MD
Pulmonologist
4.85(7)
24518 Northwest Freeway
Medical Office Building 2, Suite 485
Cypress, TX 77429
Lakshmy V. Ayyar, MD, FCCP is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group with one office in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayyar is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Her special interests include pulmonary disease and sleep medicine.
A native of India, Dr. Ayyar’s path to her medical career began at MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, where she earned her medical degree. She then came to the United States to complete residency training at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. She rounded out her postdoctoral clinical education with a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Ayyar enjoys helping her patients at Texas Multi-Specialty Group. When she isn’t practicing medicine, she is active in medical and professional societies, including the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.
“I switched to Cypress Pulmonary because the VA health care system refused me a simple medical evaluation for decades. Dr Ayyar has taken the time and resources needed to help evaluate my condition. I am currently receiving good care.”
Dr. Lakshmy Ayyar, MD
Pulmonologist
24518 Northwest Freeway
Medical Office Building 2, Suite 485
Cypress, TX 77429
Lakshmy V. Ayyar, MD, FCCP is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group with one office in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayyar is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Her special interests include pulmonary disease and sleep medicine.
A native of India, Dr. Ayyar’s path to her medical career began at MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, where she earned her medical degree. She then came to the United States to complete residency training at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. She rounded out her postdoctoral clinical education with a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Ayyar enjoys helping her patients at Texas Multi-Specialty Group. When she isn’t practicing medicine, she is active in medical and professional societies, including the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.
“I switched to Cypress Pulmonary because the VA health care system refused me a simple medical evaluation for decades. Dr Ayyar has taken the time and resources needed to help evaluate my condition. I am currently receiving good care.”
Lakshmy V. Ayyar, MD, FCCP is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group with one office in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayyar is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Her special interests include pulmonary disease and sleep medicine.
A native of India, Dr. Ayyar’s path to her medical career began at MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, where she earned her medical degree. She then came to the United States to complete residency training at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. She rounded out her postdoctoral clinical education with a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Ayyar enjoys helping her patients at Texas Multi-Specialty Group. When she isn’t practicing medicine, she is active in medical and professional societies, including the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.
“I switched to Cypress Pulmonary because the VA health care system refused me a simple medical evaluation for decades. Dr Ayyar has taken the time and resources needed to help evaluate my condition. I am currently receiving good care.”
Dr. Himanshu Chandarana, MD is a cardiovascular & pulmonary disease specialist in St Petersburg, FL. Dr. Chandarana completed a residency at New Brunswick Affil Hosps. He currently practices at Himanshu Chandarana, MD and is affiliated with Northside Hospital. He accepts multiple insurance plans. Dr. Chandarana is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Lara Wittine, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist serving patients at The Sleep Medicine Institute in Tampa, Florida. With advanced training in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary & Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Dr. Wittine helps patients achieve better rest, improved energy, and long-term health through individualized, evidence-based care.
She earned her medical degree at the University of Iowa and completed her residency at Johns Hopkins University, followed by fellowships at UC San Diego and the Mayo Clinic. Her integrative approach blends cutting-edge science with compassionate support, empowering patients to take control of their sleep and well-being.
Dr. Wittine has also held key academic and leadership roles, including directing the USF Sleep Medicine Fellowship and serving as chair of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Accreditation Committee. Her expertise extends to women’s sleep health, sleep in neurological conditions, and innovative PAP therapies for complex sleep apnea.
Recognized as a Tampa Magazine Top Doctor in Sleep Medicine for multiple years, Dr. Wittine is known for her dedication to excellence, patient education, and personalized care. She remains deeply committed to advancing sleep medicine in Florida, helping each patient restore balance, vitality, and confidence through improved sleep.
Dennis Sorresso, MD, is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist helping patients sleep well consistently at Florida Sleep Solutions of Jax in Jacksonville, Florida. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Sorresso truly understands the struggles that come with poor sleep. He listens to patients intently about their concerns and helps them navigate innovative testing and treatments.
Dr. Sorresso started his higher education at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. He attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, before finishing his residency at Penn State University in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Then, he completed his fellowship at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, before completing a second fellowship at the University of Chicago.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sorresso has made a name for himself in the sleep medicine community and the medical community overall. He has published his own research in esteemed journals and has presented his research in lectures. He uses his expertise to educate his patients in detail about disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome, and he delivers the latest and most effective treatments available.
Dr. Sorresso is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Additionally, he is triple-board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and sleep medicine.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sorresso, call Florida Sleep Solutions of Jax, or request an appointment online today.
Dennis Sorresso, MD, is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist helping patients sleep well consistently at Florida Sleep Solutions of Jax in Jacksonville, Florida. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Sorresso truly understands the struggles that come with poor sleep. He listens to patients intently about their concerns and helps them navigate innovative testing and treatments.
Dr. Sorresso started his higher education at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. He attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, before finishing his residency at Penn State University in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Then, he completed his fellowship at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, before completing a second fellowship at the University of Chicago.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sorresso has made a name for himself in the sleep medicine community and the medical community overall. He has published his own research in esteemed journals and has presented his research in lectures. He uses his expertise to educate his patients in detail about disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome, and he delivers the latest and most effective treatments available.
Dr. Sorresso is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Additionally, he is triple-board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and sleep medicine.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sorresso, call Florida Sleep Solutions of Jax, or request an appointment online today.
Daniel T. Layish, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist, critical care physician, and sleep medicine specialist, dedicated to providing advanced care for patients with complex respiratory and sleep-related conditions. he serves patients at Solution Health Specialists, which provides care to patients throughout Florida.
Dr. Layish earned a medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, completed residency training at Washington University School of Medicine, and pursued fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Layish treats a wide range of pulmonary and sleep conditions, including alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, cystic fibrosis, COPD, asthma, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, and respiratory failure. In the field of sleep medicine, Dr. Layish specializes in sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, and obesity hypoventilation syndrome.
Committed to delivering patient-centered care, Dr. Layish focuses on individualized treatment plans that combine the latest evidence-based therapies with compassionate support. Through a multidisciplinary approach, patients benefit from comprehensive management, advanced rehabilitation, and innovative strategies designed to optimize respiratory health and overall quality of life.