Dr. Cary E. Fechter, M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
302a Midland Pkwy Summerville SC, 29485About
Dr. Cary Fechter practices Sleep Medicine in Summerville, SC. Dr. Fechter 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1979
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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