Dr. Philip Slocum DO
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
508 Park Plaza Ct Kirksville MO, 63501About
Dr. Philip Slocum practices Sleep Medicine in Kirksville, MO. Dr. Slocum 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.
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