
Dr. Rajesh Rethnam, MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
3844 Bellefontaine St Houston TX, 77025About
Dr. Rajesh Rethnam practices Sleep Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Rethnam studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Sleep apnea
Yes there are options. Will depend on the severity of your apnea. You might be able to use a dental device or implantable device- inspire. Rajesh Rethnam - Sent from my iPhone READ MORE
Sleep apnea
You will need a prescription for the pressure on the CPAP device. You could visit one sleep doctor who may prescribe a CPAP for you to use. Yes, it will help with Afib. And your sleepiness. READ MORE
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