Dr. Ann Augustine
Overview
When people think about sleep disorders, they usually report getting too much or not enough sleep. That is the starting point where we work together to get to the root cause. What I have discovered in treating patients is that sleep medicine is multifactorial - you address attitudes around sleep, mental health, wellness, as well as consider other medical problems. Sleep apnea is one of the better-known sleep disorders, and the good news is that we have better technology today to treat it. It is very gratifying when patients come back and tell me how much their quality of life has improved! When I talk to patients, other less recognized sleep disorders can also be discovered and treated, such as restless leg syndrome, abnormal sleep behaviors, and narcolepsy. It is not uncommon for more than one sleep disorder to be present. When I see a patient, my aim is to to get a complete picture about their sleep so success in treatment is achieved.
Dr. Augustine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Memory Loss, Seizures, Central Sleep Apnea, and Mastoidectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- POS
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- EPO
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
932 Morreene Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Neurology South Durham
I am passionate about sleep and helping patients achieve good sleep so they can be healthier and feel better during the day. I have particular interests in treating patients with obstructive and central sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and idiopathic hypersomnia. For patients with sleep apnea who haven't done well with treatment in the past, I can often help make positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy more tolerable and effective. My approach to patients is to spend time gathering information from patients and their families. Families can provide very helpful information about patients' sleep that patients might not be aware of themselves. I then work with patients to develop a treatment that is mutually agreeable, as I think it's important for patients to understand and agree with their treatment plans. Whenever possible, I avoid using medications as most sleep problems can be improved without them. Dr. Spector is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Central Sleep Apnea, REM Behavior Disorder, and Septoplasty.
Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
I have been a faculty member at Duke for 30 years, specializing in the care of patients with epilepsy or sleep disorders. During that time, I have seen tremendous progress in the treatments available in both areas, and I remain excited about being able to provide those advances to my patients. I have also recently gained a personal perspective, having been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, and becoming a dedicated CPAP user myself. Dr. Radtke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Epilepsy.
Randolph Pulmonary And Sleep Clinic, PLLC
Tanvir Chodri is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Asheboro, North Carolina. Dr. Chodri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Chodri is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Augustine isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Augustine isAdvanced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- MastoidectomyDr. Augustine isAdvanced. Learn about Mastoidectomy.
- Memory LossDr. Augustine isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Augustine isAdvanced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- SeizuresDr. Augustine isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Experienced
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Augustine isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- DrowsinessDr. Augustine isExperienced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Augustine isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Augustine isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Augustine isExperienced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Augustine isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.