Dr. Tarek A Dernaika MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
13313 N MERIDIAN AVE OKLAHOMA CITY OK, 73120About
Dr. Tarek Dernaika practices Sleep Medicine in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Dernaika 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
Universite Saint Joseph MD
Lebanese University,Faculty of Medical Sciences,Beirut,Lebanon Medical
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFellowships
- Univ. of OK-Pulmonary/Critical Care Med., Oklahoma City, OK 2006
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
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