Dr. Perin Alfred M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
6041 Sw 73rd St Rd Ocala FL, 34476About
Dr. Perin Alfred practices Sleep Medicine in Ocala, FL. Dr. Alfred 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
Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University MD
Madurai Medical College 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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