Anand A. Gersappe, M.D., Ph.D.
Anand A. Gersappe, M.D., Ph.D.Sleep Medicine
Clinical Trials, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Studies
- Accepting Children: Unknown
- Accepting New Patients: Yes
- Accepting Medicare: Yes
- Accepting Medicaid/DSHS: Yes
Medicare, Bill Insurance, VISA, Master Card, Cash, Check, Sliding Fee Scale
Insurance Accepted:Contact this office for accepted insurance plans.
Additional Information:Dr. Gersappe's clinical Interests include: complex sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.
Dr. Gersappe is the Medical Director of the Redmond Swedish Sleep Center. Prior to joining Swedish Sleep Medicine Associates, Dr. Gersappe was a sleep specialist at Sound Sleep Health in Seattle and was Medical Director at Island Hospital Sleep and Wellness center in Anacortes. He was also a leader in Sleep Medicine in the Western New York area for several years. He was Medical Director at the Sleep Medicine Centers of Western New York and also Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Buffalo.
Dr. Gersappe is passionate about research and education, and has been an investigator for several clinical trials in Insomnia, REM-sleep behavior disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. He has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at national and international meetings. Committed to raising public awareness about sleep disorders, he has often given talks in the community and appeared on TV spots.
Dr. Gersappe’s philosophy of medical practice is centered on compassionate care. He believes in Francis Peabody’s famous quote that “the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient”. Having himself been a patient of sleep apnea in the past, he is able to draw on his own personal experience while treating patients.
Personal InterestsReading, playing guitar, biking and hiking.
Medical SchoolGrant Medical College, Mumbai, India
ResidencySUNY-Buffalo
Fellowship(s)Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Board CertificationsSleep Medicine, Neurology
Languages:English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani
Professional Associations:American Association of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Neurology
Additional Information:Dr. Gersappe's clinical Interests include: complex sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.
Dr. Gersappe is the Medical Director of the Redmond Swedish Sleep Center. Prior to joining Swedish Sleep Medicine Associates, Dr. Gersappe was a sleep specialist at Sound Sleep Health in Seattle and was Medical Director at Island Hospital Sleep and Wellness center in Anacortes. He was also a leader in Sleep Medicine in the Western New York area for several years. He was Medical Director at the Sleep Medicine Centers of Western New York and also Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Buffalo.
Dr. Gersappe is passionate about research and education, and has been an investigator for several clinical trials in Insomnia, REM-sleep behavior disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. He has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at national and international meetings. Committed to raising public awareness about sleep disorders, he has often given talks in the community and appeared on TV spots.
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