Dr. Kathia A. Ortiz-cantillo M.D,
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
1560 Park lane Fernandina Beach Fl, 32034About
Dr. Kathia Ortiz-cantillo practices Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Education and Training
University New Mexico Albuquer Pulmonary-Critical Care and Sleep Medicine 2007
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine)
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Kathia A. Ortiz-cantillo M.D,'s Expert Contributions
sleep
One of the symptoms of sleep disorders includes sleep maintenance insomnia. Evaluating sleep disorders either through home sleep studies or at the lab is recommended. Other sleep disorders such as periodic leg movements or REM behavior disorder may be causing your symptoms. READ MORE
Sleep apnea
Depending on the severity of sleep disorder other types of treatment could be recommended including oral appliances-dental devices-, dentist who specializes in sleep medicine will design for you. Body position therapy, inspire new FDA equipment approved for treatment of sleep disorders. CPAP mask desensitization techniques are also recommended. READ MORE
Sleep apnea
If no other comorbidities, a home sleep study is recommended to confirm the diagnosis, and then treatment can be started. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Thoracic Society , American College of Chest Physician, American Society Critical Care Medicine
Fellowships
- University of New Mexico
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Critical Medicine, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians
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