Dr. Patricia Sizemore Ritch MD, PHD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
2401 S 31st St Temple TX, 76508About
Dr. Patricia Ritch practices Sleep Medicine in Lewisville, TX. Dr. Ritch 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 Alabama School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Sleep Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Insomnia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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