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Dr. Parham Gharagozolou, M.D.

Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine

Dr. Parham Gharagozolou is a double-boarded sleep medicine and internal medicine specialist with clinical interest in insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing like sleep Apneas and sleep health. He graduated from Tehran University in 1998. He did several years of research and published multiple books and articles. He started practicing medicine as an attending physician at the Rochester General Hospital in 2006 and in 2011 he opened his private practice in Concord Ca. Since then He opened another branch in Antioch Ca and enjoys thriving private practice. His interests are Jungian psychology, relations of Archetypes with dreams, and comparative mythology. He is a black belt karate practitioner and enjoys family life in Walnut Creek Ca
26 years Experience
Dr. Parham Gharagozolou, M.D.
  • Concord, CA
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

How long should I take medications for insomnia?

Case by case. Most commonly less than 2 or 3 months with therapy but some times longer.

How long is the treatment for insomnia?

The acute stage is around 6 months but need life time monitoring and prevention of relapse. Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536 READ MORE
The acute stage is around 6 months but need life time monitoring and prevention of relapse. Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536

Are there any natural treatments for insomnia?

Try camomile or valerian roots. Mainly behavior changes see my YouTube videos .@healthysleepcare Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536 READ MORE
Try camomile or valerian roots. Mainly behavior changes see my YouTube videos .@healthysleepcare Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536

Do medications cure insomnia?

No best treatment for insomnia is cognitive and behavioral. Medications on short term might have a role but odds are that if used long-term they hurt more than helping. Pg Parham READ MORE
No best treatment for insomnia is cognitive and behavioral. Medications on short term might have a role but odds are that if used long-term they hurt more than helping. Pg Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536

Can insomnia be fixed?

Insomnia can be fixed to good extents. I have a lot of resources on YouTube @healthysleepcare Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536 READ MORE
Insomnia can be fixed to good extents. I have a lot of resources on YouTube @healthysleepcare Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536

Is insomnia treatment permanent?

No after initial treatment it is best to discuss a relapse prevention plan. Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536

Is sleep apnea curable?

We have ways to control sleep apnea but in vast majority of cases it is not cured. Additionally, it is a condition that tends to get worse over decades of life.

What doctor treats insomnia in a child?

It is best to start with an insomnia therapist and your pediatrician Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536

Does CBT really work for insomnia?

It is one of the best methods for insomnia in the hand of right person. Please see my related videos in www.youtube.com/healthysleepcare<http://www.youtube.com/healthysleepcare> .... Thanks!

Is insomnia serious?

Yes insomnia has a lot of problems associated with it. Please find answers in my videos. https://youtube.com/@HealthySleepCare?si=iS_y3mK4s8ScMbsL Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical READ MORE
Yes insomnia has a lot of problems associated with it. Please find answers in my videos. https://youtube.com/@HealthySleepCare?si=iS_y3mK4s8ScMbsL Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536

What drinks help insomnia?

Valerian and camomile teas can help Parham Gharagozlou MD FACP Medical Director HealthySleepCare T:9258496634 :888901536