
Dr. Michael Scott Figueroa MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
13785 Iron Horse Way Helotes TX, 78023About
Dr. Michael Figueroa practices Sleep Medicine in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Figueroa 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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