Learn About Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
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Yale University
Brian Koo is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Koo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Movement Disorders.
Raffaele Ferri practices in Troina, Italy. Ferri is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. Their top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Knee Replacement, and Adenoidectomy.
Children's Hospital Medical Center
Narong Simakajornboon is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Simakajornboon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Central Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Simakajornboon is currently accepting new patients.
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