Bassam Altajar MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
2540 S Tamiami Trail Sarasota FL, 34239About
Dr. Bassam Altajar practices Sleep Medicine in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Altajar 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 Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1985
University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sleep Medicine
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