Dr. Michael Ledet, MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
3715 Dauphin St 7A Mobile AL, 36608Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Michael Ledet is board-certified in family medicine, sleep medicine, and lipidology; he currently limits his practice to caring for all sleep disorders and managing all types of lipid/cholesterol problems. He is the Medical Director of Springhill Medical Center's certified Sleep Center. He serves as an investigator in multiple clinical trials with Coastal Clinical Research on Springhill's campus. He has been practicing in Mobile since 1987. He no longer practices family medicine. Dr. Ledet has a strong passion to help his patients sleep better and prevent cardiovascular diseases. He uses his God-given expertise to evaluate, educate, and empower his patients to improve their overall health report card.
Education and Training
University of South Alabama College of Medicine MD 1984
University of Alabama Bachelor's Degree 1980
Board Certification
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Family Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine)
Provider Details
Dr. Michael Ledet, MD's Expert Contributions
Sleeping 33% of Your Life is Important!
We don’t understand why it is important to try to achieve 8 hours of sleep per night, but we do understand the consequences of not getting proper sleep quantity and quality. Infants need 12 hours, adolescents need 10 hours, teenagers need 8 hours, and adults should plan for 8 and be happy getting...
Sleep issues?
yes, all medications have potential side effects, I have never used Olanzapine for insomnia. Multiple alternative meds available READ MORE
Can medications help with sleep problems?
Absolutely, they work better with Cognitive Behavioral therapy READ MORE
Can insomnia be fixed?
Absolutely. Review Cognitive Behavioral therapy online as a start, then seek PCP or sleep specialist help if needed READ MORE
What is the most popular natural sleep aid?
Melatonin and L-trytophan READ MORE
Is insomnia serious?
Yes poor quantity and/or quality of sleep can lead to multiple medical problems READ MORE
Can insomnia go away without medications?
Of course, cognitive behavioral therapy has proven better than medications with multiple studies. There are online courses of this therapy READ MORE
What medications help with insomnia?
There multiple medications that are used for insomnia depending the type of insomnia and co-morbid medical problems. READ MORE
Can insomnia be treated with medications?
Yes but they work better with cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia READ MORE
What medications can I take for insomnia?
You should consult with your PCP or Sleep specialist to find the right medication for you READ MORE
Can medications cure insomnia?
Improving sleep habits with or without medications and cure insomnia READ MORE
Can medications fix insomnia?
Absolutely, seek PCP and/or Sleep Specialist help READ MORE
What can be done for insomnia?
improving sleep habits and consideration of medication treatment READ MORE
What treatment is effective for insomnia?
the most effective treatment with the least side effects is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia READ MORE
Are sleep medications safe?
Most sleep medications are safe but all have the potential to cause side effects READ MORE
What medications can I take for insomnia?
Consult with your PCP or sleep specialist to find the right medication for you, there are multiple ones available. Avoid the OTC meds READ MORE
Can insomnia in a child be fixed?
yes, consider Richard Ferber's book, Solving your Child's Sleep problems READ MORE
What treatments are there for insomnia?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia along with multiple medications are available READ MORE
How long is the treatment for insomnia?
The quicker you learn proper sleep habits and follow them the quicker insomnia will improve READ MORE
Can insomnia be fixed?
yes, absolutely READ MORE
Should I take my daughter to a doctor for sleep issues?
Yes if it persists. READ MORE
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Insomnia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Professional Memberships
- National Lipid Association
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- National Lipid Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Ledet has been a primary investigator in more than 25 clinical trials. He also lectures regionally with pharmaceutical companies.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dr. Ledet has always enjoyed science and wanted a career where he could combine his love of science and his love of helping others. Dr. Ledet attributes his success to his passion to want to help others, educating his patients, and treating his patients like people.
Teaching and speaking
- Dr. Ledet has been lecturing throughout the southeastern US for the past 25 years teaching providers on updates in sleep medicine and lipidology
Dr. Michael Ledet, MD's Practice location
Springhill Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center
3715 Dauphin St 7A -Mobile, AL 36608Get Direction
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