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REM Medical Welcomes New Doctor to Address Growing Demand for Sleep Medicine Specialists
PHOENIX, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 19, 2006 -- REM Medical, a local specialty medical practice that evaluates, diagnoses, cares for and treats even the most complicated sleep disorders, announces the arrival of Dr. Leonard Moss, FCCP, DABSM. With the addition of Dr. Moss, REM Medical is opening its newest, state-of-the-art clinic and sleep testing center in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 1st. Having cared for more than 2,000 patients with sleep disorders in its first year, REM Medical is building its clinical team to support the growing number of patients seeking help to address their sleep concerns.
40 million people suffer from chronic sleep disorders according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Some of the most common sleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. The growing prevalence of sleep disorders is attributed in part to longer workdays/schooldays, more time spent in front of the TV/computer, obesity and the aging population. Sleep disorders have serious health consequences and there are limited resources to sufficiently diagnose and treat these conditions.
"A lot of companies are in the business of diagnosing sleep disorders," said Medical Director Dr. Robert Gunnink of REM Medical. "REM Medical is much more than just a sleep lab, we have board certified sleep medicine specialists, like Dr. Moss, who are dedicated to helping sleep disordered patients achieve the rest they need through treatment programs that they can subscribe to and follow."
Leonard Moss, M.D. has been a practicing physician since 1980 and more recently became a sleep medicine specialist. As a natural offshoot of his pulmonary subspecialty, his own experience with sleep apnea deepened his personal interest in the field of sleep medicine. "A healthy dose of sleep is truly a new lease on life for each new day," said Dr. Moss. "I sleep six to seven hours on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy each night, which has improved my life greatly."
As a Community Sleep Awareness Partner, REM Medical is working with the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) to help educate the medical, insurance and patient communities on the importance of sleep. Lack of proper sleep costs Americans billions of dollars each year in medical expenses, lost productivity and accidents according to the NSF. For more information, call 1-800-5800-REM or visit www.remmedical.com.
The new Scottsdale Clinic and Sleep Testing Center is located at 10611 N. Hayden Road, Building D, Suite 102.
About REM Medical
REM Medical is a specialty medical practice that diagnoses, cares for and treats even the most complicated sleep disorders, with clinics and sleep testing centers in Mesa and Scottsdale, AZ. With more than 75 years combined experience, REM Medical's clinical team is made up of nationally recognized, board certified sleep physicians. At the forefront of sleep medicine, REM Medical uses state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and the latest sleep medicine advances to help people live more productive, happy and healthy lives, starting with a good night's sleep. REM Medical Arizona has advanced cardio-pulmonary capabilities as a joint venture among REM Medical, Tri-City Cardiology Consultants and Pulmonary Consultants. For more information, visit www.remmedical.com.