Tampa Bay Sleep Apnea

If you live in Tampa Bay sleep apnea treatments are available through several well-known centers. These centers are staffed by experienced professionals who are trained to provide any level of service required – from a full sleep analysis to help with your CPAP machine or an alternative treatment using a sleep apnea mouthpiece.

Tampa Bay centers are ready to help patients with their sleep apnea treatment including CPAP mask selection.

Whether you are looking for a diagnostic exam, a sleep study, a CPAP machine or an alternative treatment, Tampa Bay has several clinics which are well staffed with medical personnel, well-versed in sleep apnea treatments.

This centrally-located sleep center is directed by two doctors who have extensive experience in sleep medicine. Dr. Akerman and Dr. Zanchi both share impressive credentials in the sleep medicine community:

• Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
• Fellow, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Fellow, College of Chest Physicians

The center offers a variety of services, tests and procedures to treat sleep disorders. Initial consultations may include a visit with a sleep specialist, a physical exam, a written questionnaire to determine their level of sleepiness as well as laboratory testing. The patient may also asked to participate in a sleep test at the center to further diagnose their sleep issues.

The center also provides support and education to their patients through their CPAP clinic and their patient support groups.

The center is set up to diagnose and help patients with several different types of sleep disorders including:

• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Narcolepsy
• Insomnia
• Night terrors
• Snoring
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Jet lag

The center has three locations within the Tampa Bay area:

• 402 Noland Drive, Brandon
• 1704 S. Alexander Street, Plant City
• 14471 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in the University Cove Professional Park, Tampa

This sleep center provides diagnostic evaluations, medical equipment and education.

The medical staff of the center includes the medical director, Dr. Modh, who has over 25 years of experience in sleep-related disorders as well as three internists who are each board certified in sleep medicine. Dr. Modh's credentials also include his designation as a:

• Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
• Fellow, Loyola University of Sleep Medicine

The patients at this sleep center are given the choice to have their follow-up medical support provided at the center or by the patient's physician.

Anyone who uses a CPAP or BiPAP machine is invited to visit their free monthly clinic to get their questions answered and fitting problems solved. Clinic attendees do not have to be a patient of the Tampa Bay Sleep Center.

The Tampa Bay Sleep Center is located at 2810 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, Florida.

Oral appliance therapy is a very viable alternative treatment for many patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and snoring. A custom fit mouthpiece can be designed to hold the jaw slightly forward during sleep, opening the airway to alleviate sleep apnea and snoring.

The International Center for Complete Dentistry has a team of five very qualified dentists and prosthodontists who are experienced in a variety of dental procedures including custom fitting dental appliances.

This world-known dentistry center accepts patients from around the world and is the home to The Dawson Academy, an accredited dental teaching facility which provides in-depth education to dental professionals in a variety of dental subjects. Employees of the center also provide an active dental mission, taking dental services to the citizens of Eastern Europe each summer.

The center has five dentists on staff, several of whom maintain active speaking schedules at meetings for dental professionals. The center also employs several dental lab technicians and dental support professionals.

The International Center for Complete Dentistry is located at 111 Second Avenue NE, Suite 1104, St. Petersburg, Florida.

The success of a sleep apnea treatment depends largely on the patient's comfort with the treatment prescribed. The centers listed above include patient education as a key part of their treatment program. Tampa Bay sleep apnea patients can be well-served by any of these centers.

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