Dr. Alan Q. Thomas M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY BIRMINGHAM AL, 35243About
Dr. Alan Thomas practices Sleep Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Thomas 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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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