Dr. Frank J. Barch MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
640 S Main St Harrisonburg VA, 22801About
Dr. Frank Barch practices Sleep Medicine in Harrisonburg, VA. Dr. Barch 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
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1975
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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