Dr. Mohammad H. Cheema, MD, DAASM, FAAFP
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
4232 WILLIAMS BLVD 108 KENNER LA, 70065About
Dr. Mohammad Cheema practices Sleep Medicine in KENNER, LA. Dr. Cheema 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
St. Mary's School Of Medicine MD 2003
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine)
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Dr. Mohammad H. Cheema, MD, DAASM, FAAFP's Expert Contributions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Unveiled!
Many people have never heard of sleep disorders. It is estimated that over 20 million adults in the U.S. alone suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea and roughly 80% of those afflicted go untreated. The truth is that sleep disorders today are very common, can be serious, and 95% are underdiagnosed....
Can children wear a CPAP machine?
13 year old should be fine using the CPAP but 1st line treatment of OSA in the pediatric population is tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. READ MORE
How do you detect sleep apnea in a 7 year old?
You will need to see a sleep specialist and have a sleep study performed. READ MORE
What helps a child sleep better with snoring issues?
Snoring can be a sign of underlying obstructive sleep apnea. I would suggest for you to talk to the ENT or pediatrician about this issue. Another symptom to look out for us night time wetting the bed which can also be due to OSA. READ MORE
Is there a surgery to cure sleep apnea?
Yes, First line treatment for pediatric patients with OSA is Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy if they have enlarged tonsils. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief Of Medicine NEw Orleans East Hospital 5 - Present
Professional Memberships
- louisiana academy of sleep medicine
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- MHAC: Muslim Health Awareness Center
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