Dr. Alex B Strassburg MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
716 S Main St Russell PA, 16345About
Dr. Alex Strassburg practices Sleep Medicine in Russell, PA. Dr. Strassburg 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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