Dr. Richard Kanak is a sleep medicine specialist in Carmel, CA. He specializes in conditions that affect our ability to sleep (and maintain good health).
Yes, Dr. Richard J. Kanak is accepting new patients at this office.
(831) 620-0304
275 the Crossroads a, Carmel, CA 93923-8685
Yes, Dr. Richard J. Kanak is accepting new patients at this office.
(831) 646-5435
23625 Holman Highway, Monterey, CA 93940-5902
Yes, Dr. Richard J. Kanak is accepting new patients at this office.
(212) 423-8121
300 Canal Street, King City, CA 93930-3431
Dr. Richard Kanak graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1984.
Dr. Kanak has four offices in California where he specializes in Sleep Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonology.
Dr. Kanak works with one hundred and fifteen doctors including Dr. M Kerala Serio and Dr. Michael Plainse.
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Kanak utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Kanak provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Kanak may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Kanak specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Kanak can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Kanak may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine
MD • 1984
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Kanak, but only those who participate in Medicare.