Overview
I am a pulmonologist, intensivist, and sleep medicine specialist, with a particular interest in disorders that impact breathing during sleep, such as sleep apnea and hypoventilation. I also evaluate patients with various pulmonary and sleep conditions. My approach consists of listening carefully to patients and understanding what matters to them. We then come up with an individualized treatment plan together after reviewing all the options. Sleep apnea and other related breathing disorders differ with each individual and so does the response to treatment. I believe in working with patients to help make certain therapies, such as PAP devices, more tolerable and effective, while also considering other options. My goal is to help patients achieve good sleep so they can lead a healthier life. It is very gratifying to me when patients who start treatment report experiencing good sleep for the first time in a while. During my free time, I enjoy watching and practicing sports, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Dr. Wissam is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Central Sleep Apnea, and Bronchogenic Cyst.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- 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
1821 Hillandale Rd Ste 25A, 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.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Wissam isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- Exogenous Lipoid PneumoniaDr. Wissam isAdvanced. Learn about Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Wissam isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Wissam isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Wissam isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Wissam isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Periodic Limb Movement DisorderDr. Wissam isExperienced. Learn about Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Wissam isExperienced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.