Dr. Alan Q. Thomas M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
880 Montclair Rd Suite 270 Birmingham AL, 35213About
Dr. Alan Thomas practices Sleep Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Thomas 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Dr. Stuart J Padove M.D.801 Princeton Ave Sw Birmingham AL 35211
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