Dr. Richard J Kanak M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
30 Garden Ct Monterey CA, 93940Rating
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Dr. Richard Kanak practices Sleep Medicine in Monterey, CA. Dr. Kanak 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1984
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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