Dr. Stephen M Layne M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
4224 Houma Blvd Suite 410 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Stephen Layne practices Sleep Medicine in Metairie, LA. Dr. Layne 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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