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Raffaele Ferri practices practicing medicine in Troina, Italy. Ferri is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. They are also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Knee Replacement, and Adenoidectomy.
St. Peter's Sleep Center - Albany
Alan Schaffer is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Schaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Schaffer is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Sleep Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Pulmonary Disease , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Schaffer is currently accepting new patients.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Narong Simakajornboon is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Simakajornboon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Central Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infantile Apnea, and Adenoidectomy.
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