We Are Committed to Your Sleep
Orlando Sleep Medicine Center
We are focused on the treatment of sleep issues including
Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, RLS, Parasomnias and
excessive sleepiness including Narcolepsy.
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. People with insomnia have one or more of the following symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep, Waking up often during the night and having trouble…
Restless Leg Syndrome
RLS also called Willis-Ekbom Disease (WED) is a condition that involves an urge to move the legs or other parts of the body. Symptoms tend to occur at night and may interfere with sleep. The specific causes of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are not known.
Excessive Sleepiness
Excessive Sleepiness is characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep. Persons with Excessive Sleepiness are compelled to nap repeatedly during the day, often at inappropriate times such as at work…
Dr. Navin Verma
Dr. Navin Verma graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1997 with an undergraduate degree in molecular and cell biology. During his undergraduate training, he was involved in basic science research at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) that resulted in publication. He earned his medical degree from Ross University in 2002. He completed his internship in internal medicine and residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). He was selected as Chief Resident in his final year. During his residency, he was involved in clinical research involving the utilization of MRI in community hospitals for the evaluation of stroke and 3D modeling of Multiple Sclerosis plaques. He then completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the Sleep Disorders Institute in New York City.
After working in New Jersey as an Attending Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist, Dr. Verma joined Neurological Services of Orlando in 2008. Dr. Verma is Board Certified in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Sleep Medicine. In 2013, he was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He serves as a teacher for medical students, residents, and nursing student at both the Orlando Health system and with the University of Central Florida, School of Medicine where he has served as Assistant Professor of Neurology.
His academic interests include sleep disorders, epilepsy, headaches, and vascular neurology.
His interest include Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders, Drowsy Driving, Nightmares & Other Disturbing Parasomnias, Sleep Deprivation, Sleepwalking & Sleep Talking.
Neurological Services of Orlando
Orlando Sleep Medicine Center is part of Neurological Services of Orlando. Although our focus is on sleep there are other providers in the office with a stronger focus on other neurological issues. Conditions they treat include Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, headaches, epilepsy and cognitive issues such as Alzheimer’s disease.
For more information on Neurological Services of Orlando please follow this link.
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Novel Device
We are excited about the news that the FDA has approved a novel device to reduce snoring and mild sleep apnea. The best part is that the device is worn during the day for a short period of time and it is not necessary to use anything during sleep. Excite OSA
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