Blessings on him who first invented sleep.- It covers a man all over, thoughts and all, like a cloak. It is meat for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, heat for the cold and cold for the hot.” – Saavedra Miguel de Cervantes

P. Terrence Moore, MD FAASM

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. P. Terrence Moore is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine. Upon graduating from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984, he completed his neurology residency at LAC/USC Medical Center in 1988. He is licensed in the state of Texas having practiced medicine for nearly 40 years.

As a neurologist, Dr. Moore has seen thousands of patients with all manner of neurological disorders including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, headaches, nerve entrapment syndromes as well as disorders of the spine and muscles. After becoming certified in sleep medicine initially in 1995, Dr. Moore began to devote more time to building a comprehensive sleep practice that includes all aspects of managing patients from diagnosis through treatment. This includes any kind of sleep testing, equipment such as CPAP and oral appliances, and in the clinical expertise to manage these. The fields of neurology and sleep medicine overlap considerably inasmuch as the brain controls and regulates sleep patterns. Additionally, neurological and medical illness often have a substantial effect on sleep quality and daytime functioning.

From his perspective, the physician-patient relationship is one of cooperation and mutual teaching and learning. He believes that an informed patient is better able to take an active role in managing their illness which often results in more favorable outcomes. He always welcomes questions from patients, taking time to make sure to address all concerns. He encourages patients to take charge of their personal health mostly through changes in personal habits such as nutrition and exercise.