
Overview
With over 21 years of experience as a licensed physician across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio, I am dedicated to providing top-tier care to both adult and pediatric patients. I am uniquely board-certified in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics. Driven by a passion for innovation, I also hold an MS in Clinical Research from Case Western Reserve University and founded Stern Reach Partners to develop cutting-edge medical technologies, having served as the Principal Investigator on more than 100 clinical trials for narcolepsy, COPD, asthma, and bronchiectasis.
In 2010, my wife Asha and I founded Advanced Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, PLLC (ARSM) to bring expert sleep and respiratory care directly into our local communities. ARSM is now the trusted choice for area residents and referring physicians alike, having proudly cared for more than 50,000 patients.
To make answers for sleep disorders more accessible, ARSM offers a premier At-Home Sleep Testing program. We bypass the stress and high costs of traditional, overnight hospital lab stays by providing a highly affordable, insurance-friendly option. With our streamlined, hassle-free scheduling and rapid turnaround times for results, we fast-track your path to a better night's sleep and a healthier life. I look forward to working with you.
Dr. Stern is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Dr. Stern is board certified in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
16507 Northcross Dr Ste F, Suite F, Huntersville, NC 28078
360 9th Ave Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Stern has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Atrium Health Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
Iyad Asaad is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Asaad is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Pleural Effusion, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Asaad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, American Board Of Sleep Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Asaad is currently accepting new patients.
Atrium Health Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas P. Stern
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas P. Stern?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas P. Stern by calling their office at 704-248-0000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas P. Stern a top-rated expert for Drowsiness?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas P. Stern is classified as an Elite expert for Drowsiness, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Thomas P. Stern specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas P. Stern is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Thomas P. Stern participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas P. Stern has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Drowsiness. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas P. Stern's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas P. Stern accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas P. Stern accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-248-0000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- DrowsinessDr. Stern isElite. Learn about Drowsiness.
- Distinguished
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Stern isDistinguished. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- NarcolepsyDr. Stern isDistinguished. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Stern isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung MetastasesDr. Stern isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Experienced
- AsbestosisDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Asbestosis.
- AsthmaDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.

