Doc Talk – Insomnia

Do you suffer from Insomnia? Do you need a good night’s sleep? Is your teenager struggling with getting up in the morning or with school tasks because of sleep issues? Can melatonin help your sleep? In this episode of Doc Talk, host Elise Denneny, MD and sleep specialist Dewey McWhirter, MD with Tranquility Sleep Specialists discuss why so many people struggle with insomnia and steps everyone can take to get a good night’s sleep. You can also learn some techniques to help your teenager improve their sleep pattern.

Doc Talk – Sleep Disorders and Apnea

Do you need a good night’s sleep? Are you aware that many times your lack of sleep can be due to a medical issue? In this episode of Doc Talk, host Elise Denneny, MD and sleep specialist Dewey McWhirter, MD with Tranquility Sleep Specialists discuss how lack of sleep can affect other medical conditions you might be suffering from such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attacks, and even strokes. Find out if you should have a sleep study or if a sleep specialist could improve your nights’ sleep.

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Many of us are trying to get by on far less shut eye than we should, and it’s having a negative impact on everything from our work performance to making us drowsy drivers. But when a lack of sleep is keeping you from functioning during the day, or if you even stop breathing at night, there are serious health consequences to consider.

Dr. Shuteye Tips: How to adjust humidity on a Resmed CPAP

Dr. Dewey McWhirter, MD shows us how to adjust humidity on a Resmed CPAP machine to enable you to be more comfortable when using it. He shows you step by step what to do to make adjustments to your machine quickly and easily.

Dr. Shuteye Tips: CPAP Desensitization

It is common for patients to have trouble getting accustomed to CPAP. Dewey McWhirter, MD goes over the CPAP desensitization process to help you adjust to your new CPAP machine.

Dr. Shuteye Tips: How to adjust the Ramp on Resmed S10 and Respironics Dreamstation Devices

Dr. Dewey McWhirter, MD shows you step by step how to adjust the ramp setting on Respironics and Resmed devices so you can comfortably fall asleep on lower pressure settings.

Dr. Shuteye Tips: How to Adjust Humidity on a Respironics CPAP

Dr. Dewey McWhirter, MD shows us how to adjust humidity on a Respironics CPAP machine to enable you to be more comfortable when using it. He shows you step by step what to do to make adjustments to your machine quickly and easily.

Dr. Shuteye Tips: Home Sleep Test Setup

Dr. Dewey McWhirter shows you how to setup your home sleep test.

Dr. Shuteye Tips: The Inspire Device

The Inspire device is a sleep apnea treatment option for patients who did not do well with CPAP.

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Tranquility Sleep Specialists can provide your patients with expert care for all their sleep problems. Dr. Dewey McWhirter is board certified in Sleep Medicine. He sees patients as young as three years.

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Powell, TN 37849

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Dewey McWhirter, MD

Sleep Medicine has been Dr. McWhirter's passion for decades. He became interested in sleep medicine while dealing with his own sleep problems in high school and college. He earned degrees in English, Biochemistry, and Chemistry from Bowdoin College and the College of Charleston. He focused on sleep medicine in medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina and during his residency in Neurology at Emory University. During a Sleep Medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, he trained under some of the world's leading experts in the field of sleep medicine. Dr. McWhirter is board certified in Sleep Medicine. He has been treating patients with sleep disorders in east Tennessee since 2007. He is interested in all areas of sleep medicine but he has a special interest in narcolepsy and delayed sleep phase syndrome. Dr. Dewey McWhirter is board certified in neurology & sleep medicine by the American Board of Psychology and Neurology.

Valerie Inman, MSN FNP-C

Valerie was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. She completed her bachelor's degree in May of 2015 at The University of TN and received her master's degree of nursing with FNP concentration in May of 2023 at Lincoln Memorial University.

Prior to joining TSS, Valerie served in the United States Navy as a Registered Nurse. Her vast experience in many specialties areas has enabled her to quickly learn and implement diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.

Valerie is an avid TN Football fan and is a VOL for life!  She has two dogs, Rocky and Titan and a cat, Gizmo.  She enjoys hiking with her family and reading.  She is happily married and has one son and a daughter on the way.

We are proud and excited to have her on the team!

 

Jenna Peters, MPA, FNP-C

Jenna Peters, FNP-C, is a dedicated advocate for advancing patient well-being, bringing a wealth of expertise to the healthcare field. Holding a Master of Public Administration from Barry University and a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified (FNP-C) from Walden University, Jenna's commitment to excellence is reflected in her graduation with honors.

Jenna is committed to providing individualized patient care to with compassion and understanding. Her proficiency extends to seamless knowledge in family medicine as she takes an integrated approach to sleep medicine. With a focus on high-quality patient care, Jenna is a highly skilled provider of Tranquility Sleep Specialists eager to serve all patients.

As a proud member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Jenna stands at the forefront of nursing leadership and patient centered care.

We are thrilled to have Jenna join our team!

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