Dr. Richard J Hammond M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
630 Addison Ave W Suite 200 Twin Falls ID, 83301About
Dr. Richard Hammond practices Sleep Medicine in Twin Falls, ID. Dr. Hammond 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1986
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Sleep Medicine
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