May 7, 2007 03:29 PM Eastern
Sleep HealthCenters® Names Stephen R. LoVerme, Jr. M.D., as Associate Medical Director of the Sleep HealthCenter in Beverly, Massachusetts
BRIGHTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sleep HealthCenters, a network of specialized sleep medicine centers and the largest provider of such services in Massachusetts, announces the appointment of Stephen R. LoVerme, Jr., M.D., as the Associate Medical Director of its Beverly center, located at 900 Cummings Center, Suite 112-T. Dr. LoVerme is currently seeing patients and will work closely with Douglas Kirsch, M.D., Medical Director of the Beverly center, to oversee the diagnostic lab where sleep studies are conducted.
Dr. LoVerme states, “I am excited to join an organization that has so many outstanding sleep physicians, and puts such a high emphasis on training top quality technical staff. From my first contact with Sleep HealthCenters, I have felt a warm welcome, with everyone working towards a goal of helping patients manage their sleep problems.” Dr. Lawrence Epstein, Medical Director for Sleep HealthCenters comments, “We are pleased to have Dr. LoVerme join Sleep HealthCenters. He brings a wealth of experience and I am confident that his expertise in sleep medicine will be an asset to our organization.”
Dr. LoVerme is board certified in Sleep Medicine and Neurology. He was most recently in private practice and has been the Medical Director of the Sleep Lab at the Beverly Hospital Hunt Center for the past 11 years and Chief of Stroke Services at Beverly Hospital for the past three years. Dr. LoVerme is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Massachusetts Neurological Association, Boston Society of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the Society of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology.
Paul S. Valentine, President and CEO of Sleep HealthCenters, commented, “We are happy to welcome Dr. LoVerme to our growing Beverly facility. Dr. LoVerme is well-known and highly respected in the community by both physicians and patients. He is a great addition to our medical staff.”
Sleep HealthCenters offers a complete range of diagnostic and treatment services designed for individuals suspected of having such sleep disorders as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome. To inquire about services at the Beverly Sleep HealthCenter, or our other centers, call 877-SLEEPHC (877-753-3742). To learn more about Sleep HealthCenters, visit www.sleephealth.com.
