The 20 Best Idiopathic Hypersomnia Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

Find the Top Idiopathic Hypersomnia Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Idiopathic Hypersomnia Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Idiopathic Hypersomnia near Tennessee, US. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
59 providers found
    James W. Hansen
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hansen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Insomnia.

    Mandeep S. Bakshi
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine

    Ballad Health Medical Associates

    1420 Tusculum Blvd, # A300, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Bakshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine

    Advanced Center For Sleep Disorders Inc.

    6073 E Brainerd Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anuj Chandra is a Sleep Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Chandra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Central Sleep Apnea, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine

    Healthstar Internal And Sleep Medicine

    2030 Falling Waters Rd # 325, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hina Kouser is a Sleep Medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Kouser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine

    Mid-South Pulmonary Specialists PC

    5050 Poplar Ave Ste 800, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Merrill Wise is a Sleep Medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Wise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Insomnia, and Drowsiness.

    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Cherokee Health Systems

    2240 Sutherland Ave Ste 103, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdelhamid Alsharif is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Alsharif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Central Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 310, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Murray Arons is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Arons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Office

    264 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 103, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roxanne Valentino is a Neurologist in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Valentino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mid-South Pulmonary Specialists PC

    5050 Poplar Ave Ste 800, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Crystal Stanton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Stanton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Jackson Clinic PA

    2863 Highway 45 Byp, 
    Jackson, TN 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Taylor is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    West Tennessee Medical Group Pulmonology Paris

    300 Hospital Cir Ste 201, 
    Paris, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Carruth is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Paris, Tennessee. Dr. Carruth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Cough, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 310, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Johnson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mid-South Pulmonary Specialists PC

    5050 Poplar Ave Ste 800, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Zaidi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Zaidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Nashville Inpatient Management Services PLC

    300 20th Ave N Ste 503, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Tyson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tyson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    CHI Memorial

    2525 Desales Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Paxson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Paxson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrews Paul is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 20th Ave N Ste G4, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Phillips is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    110 Saint Blaise Rd Ste 200, 
    Gallatin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Faith is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Faith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Williamson Health Supportive And Palliative Care Services

    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 605, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Milstone is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Milstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Asthma, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Cherokee Health Systems

    2240 Sutherland Ave Ste 103, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Reichert is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Reichert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Showing 1-20 of 59

    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Idiopathic Hypersomnia?

    Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a neurological sleep disorder that can affect many aspects of a person's life. Symptoms often begin between adolescence and young adulthood and develop over weeks to months. People with IH have a hard time staying awake and alert during the day (chronic excessive daytime sleepiness). They may fall asleep unintentionally or at inappropriate times, interfering with daily functioning. They may also have difficulty waking up from nighttime sleep or daytime naps. Sleeping longer at night does not appear to improve daytime sleepiness. The cause of IH is not known. Some people with IH have other family members with a sleep disorder such as IH or narcolepsy.

    When should I see an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor in Tennessee, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor in Tennessee, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctors in Tennessee, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor in Tennessee, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor in Tennessee, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

    Read more about our Content Policy

    More Idiopathic Hypersomnia Doctors by city