Miami Sleep Disorders Center would like to introduce you to our staff 

Our Medical Director (click for CV) 
Alejandro Chediak, M.D.
Past President, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Miami at Mount Sinai

Dr. Alejandro (Alex) Chediak received his Internal Medicine training at Louisiana State University and his Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep training at the University of Miami at Mount Sinai .  He has published extensively on various aspects of sleep medicine, asthma and the bronchial circulation.   Dr. Chediak has been training doctors since 1989 and is credited with having graduated 26 specialists in sleep disorders medicine.   He has achieved specialty certification in sleep medicine by both the American Board of Sleep Medicine (1991) and American Board of Medical Specialties (2007) and has been selected as a Florida "Super Doctor" by Key Professional Media (See the Super Doctors web site for details on the selection process).   A the present time Dr. Chediak is serving a one year term as  Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 

Our Associate Medical Director (click for CV) 
Belen Esparis, M.D.
Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
Dr. Esparis completed her Internal Medicine training at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and received board certification in this medical discipline in 1999.  Her interest in sleep disorders first took her to Stanford and thereafter she completed a one-year fellowship in sleep disorders medicine under the tutelage of Dr. Chediak at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach .  Belen has successfully completed board certification in sleep medicine achievingthe recognition of Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine in 2005 and Diplomate,  Board of Sleep Medicine in 2007 .  Dr. Esparis is the current Chair of the accreditation committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.   Her research has produced publications in the side effects of sedating medication and in postgraduate medical education.

Our Clinical Coordinator
Neyda Hirshenson
Neyda Hirshenson carries the distinction as the staff member with the longest work experience in sleep disorders medicine.  She began her exposure to sleep medicine as a secretary at Mount Sinai Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center and worked through office manager to her current position as coordinator.  She is known for her pleasant demeanor, professional manner and empathy for the infirmed.  Neyda is the face and voice of Miami Sleep Disorders Center .

Our Financial Administrator
Patricia Chediak
Patty Chediak received her degree in business administration from the University of Miami and later became a certified public accountant.  While her expertise in finance and business maintains the solvency of the facility, it is her vision that crafted the look and feel of Miami Sleep Disorders Center .  She is responsible for many of the elegant and personal touches that distinguish Miami Sleep Disorders Center from other sleep facilities.

Our Chief Technologist (click for certificate)
Amy Sanchez, RPSGT

Amy Sanchez was the first technologist employed by Miami Sleep Disorders Center .  After attending the Atlanta School of Sleep Technology, the experience and education at Miami Sleep Disorders Center allowed her to successfully complete the board examination for sleep technologist.  As Chief technologist, her role and responsibility have expanded to include troubleshooting devices for patients having difficulty with treatment and CPAP interface adjustments and fittings.

Our Lead Nighttime Technologist  (click for certificate)
Nelson Sanchez, RPSGT

Nelson Sanchez earned a medical degree in 1997 from Superior Institute of Medicine in Havana, Cuba and came to the United States seeking freedom and opportunity. He has been practicing polysomnography technology since 2000 and received registry by the Board of Registered Polysomnography technologist in 2006.