Dr. Vandana Dhawan M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
713 Volvo Pkwy Suite 101 Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Vandana Dhawan practices Sleep Medicine in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Dhawan 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Maulana Azad Medical College 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sleep Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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