Michele Rush, MD, a Sleep Medicine Specialist with Concord Hospital Sleep Center – Gilford

Get to know Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. Michele Rush, who serves patients in Gilford, New Hampshire.

Well-versed in the field of sleep medicine and neurology, Dr. Rush is in practice with Concord Hospital Sleep Center – Gilford. Her areas of expertise include treating conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy, among others.

“My most enjoyable moments at the office occur when a patient gleefully tells me how much better they are sleeping after treatment for their sleep disorder. They are happier, healthier, safer and their personal relationships improve. There is nothing like a good night’s sleep and I am happy to guide my patients toward that goal” expressed the doctor. 

Concord Hospital Sleep Center provides expertise in diagnosing and treating all types of sleep disorders. The physicians associated with the center are medically trained in specialties such as otolaryngology, neurology, pulmonology and psychiatry.

Academically, Dr. Rush earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1986. She then went on to complete her residency in neurology at the University of Maryland in 1990.

Licensed to practice medicine in New Hampshire, she holds medical privileges at Speare Memorial Hospital, Franklin Regional Hospital, and White River Junction VA Medical Center.

Known for her vast knowledge in her respective field, Dr. Rush is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists. 

Furthermore, she is board-certified in sleep medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine, a nonprofit organization that certifies physicians, PhDs, specialists, and technologists in the specialty of sleep medicine.

Sleep medicine is a medical specialty or subspecialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders. From the middle of the 20th century, research has provided increasing knowledge and answered many questions about sleep-wake functioning. Sleep medicine specialists are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage various types of sleep disorders. 

As a testament to her expertise, Dr. Rush has been the recipient of various accolades, including being named Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, Top Doctor in New Hampshire Magazine (2019, 2020, 2021), and Exceptional Women in Medicine – 2020.

Learn More about Dr. Michele Rush:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1323505-Michele-Rush-Neurologist or through Concord Hospital, https://concordhospital-laconia.org/physician/?smid=300 

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