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Dr. Michaela Lessler, MD

Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine

3/5(15)
9700 N 91st St A200 Scottsdale AZ, 85258
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Dr. Michaela Lessler practices Sleep Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Lessler 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

Institute of Medicine MD 1990

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine)

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine

Provider Details

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Dr. Michaela Lessler, MD
Dr. Michaela Lessler, MD's Expert Contributions
  • sleep

    The brain is a complex wiring of neurons with ability to sleep as well as be awake in different phases. The best induction of sleep and rest is prolong wakefulness as well as a darkness and melatonin natural production. insomnia is best treated with cognitive behavioral therapy as well as proper sleep hygiene. This works better than any drugs. If your mind races and not able to fall asleep or stay asleep asleep I can help with cognitive behavioral therapy and skills that can last a lifetime. A Skeep test can test for Skeep apnea and other conditions that cause poor sleep quality. READ MORE

  • Sleep apnea

    Before you can treat the diagnosis of sleep apnea you need to make the right diagnosis through a home sleep test or in laboratory sleep test. Sleep apnea can come in different severities like mild moderate severe and very severe. A CPAP can be self adjustable and it’s not always safe for the very severe sleep disorder breathing without a proper monitoring. You need a prescription at a diagnosis to buy a machine whether it’s self purchase or insurance coverage. The minimum test is a home sleep apnea test confirms the diagnosis and severity severity. READ MORE

  • Mouth guards

    Sleep apnea can be a present and mild moderate and severe sleep disorder breathing as well as very severe sleep disorder. When it comes to treatment of mild and moderate sleep apnea with symptomatic situation a dental devices can be sufficient if the patient is “appropriate dental a candidate” and has a prescription as well that is proprietary titrated. The severe sleep apnea is best to treat it with the CPAP or BiPAP and may require more monitoring. In very severe OSA we sometimes need oxygen as well as monitoring of residual sleep apnea with treatment emergent of central sleep apnea which are the type that you hold your breath and not obstruction. In general CPAP and auto CPAP can be more effective especially in more severe sleep disorder breathing but with the inspire the hypoglossal muscle stimulator severe sleep apnea has options of implantable devices when they fail CPAP. READ MORE

  • Does stress cause a child to sleepwalk?

    Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder that occurs in slow wave sleep that happens in children more than adults. During the early phases of the night kids go through a higher percent of deep sleep with the slow waves during which you can be prone to sleepwalking or what we call parasomnia. Poor sleep schedule , increased stress, and sleep apnea can trigger sleepwalking and other parasomnias. Sleep walking can be normal in children and can occur spontaneously as well as Interrupted asleep. Many kids have sleepwalking but most outgrow it. It can occur in 10% of adults later in life. Poor sleep habits, alcohol intake ,OSA, noise and medications I can increase sleepwalking while other medications decreased sleepwalking. When your sleep deprived you recover by oversleeping and there is a rebound of slow wave sleep it can promote parasomnia in the form of sleepwalking. READ MORE

  • Mask leaks

    Every mask has an expiration valve and an acceptable air leak based on the mask and the manufacturer. The goal of treatment is to have a comfortable fit and a residual apnea hypercapnia index under five events per hour which is considered normal. You can do your download on your smart device as well as your doctor download it from provider cloud. The download and the compliance report looks different one the doctor does it on the yearly can be better interpreted by a sleep specialist. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

pulmonary medicineSleep Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of sleep medicine fellow  
  • American College of Chest Physicians  

Fellowships

  • Temple University Hospital (Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Fellowships) (1999)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American College of Chest Physicians

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Her caring determination to provide the best care and her years of experience

Dr. Michaela Lessler, MD's Practice location

Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, LTD

9700 N 91st St A200 -
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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New patients: 480-614-2000
Fax: 480-614-1751
www.azpulm.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lessler


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Dr. Michaela Lessler, MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Sleep Medicine Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Michaela Lessler, who serves patients in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Dr. Lessler is a skilled, fellowship-trained pulmonologist at Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, Ltd., treating patients at the office in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her expertise includes treating pulmonary and sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, COPD and asthma. 

Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, Ltd. is a multi-specialty private practice with offices in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The board-certified pulmonary/critical care physicians are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of COPD, asthma, cancer, various pulmonary diseases, sleep disorders, pulmonary hypertension, and other related medical conditions. They provide the highest quality care to patients with lung and infectious diseases at their office locations, acute care settings, and long term acute care settings.

Dr. Lessler believes that the practice of medicine involves much more than science. Experience, compassion, and perseverance are also integral to proper diagnosis and treatment. Also, patient education is vital to achieve the best medical outcome. 

“I love helping people as well as assessing risks and benefits of treatments,” expressed Dr. Lessler.

Dr. Lessler has been in practice since 1999, and her current hospital affiliations include: HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, and HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center.  Previously she was associated with Banner Desert Medical Center, and Chandler Regional Medical Center.

After graduating with her medical degree from the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania, Dr. Lessler went on to perform her residency at the Scranton-Temple Residency Program, followed by Temple University Pulmonary Fellowship which included pulmonary, critical care medicine, and sleep disorder medicine.

Dr. Lessler is board-certified in pulmonary medicine and sleep disorder medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who strive for superior standards of patient care in a rapidly changing world.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Lessler is also a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.  Her favorite professional publication is the Journal of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Lessler enjoys spending time with her family and pets, going to the movies, traveling, relaxing at the beach, going to the spa, sewing, and machine embroidery. Her favorite places to vacation are Hawaii, Italy, and the Caribbean Islands. 

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    Insomnia is also known as sleeplessness. It is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping. Insomnia is caused by several factors. People with insomnia have abnormal sleeping patterns as well as daytime sleepiness, irritability, and a depressed mood. They may also have an increased...

  • Lifestyle Tips for People with Sleep Apnea

    People with sleep apnea disorder may not be aware of the problem at all. In most cases, they think they are getting good sleep but are then tired throughout the day. Here are a few ways to help change lifestyle habits to cope with sleep apnea.Lose weightHaving a poor night of sleep induces higher...

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