Dr. Ramanarao V Mettu MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
387 Town Mountain Rd Suite 108 Pikeville KY, 41501About
Dr. Ramanarao Mettu practices Sleep Medicine in Pikeville, KY. Dr. Mettu 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
Guntur Medical College 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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