Serving patients throughout the state of Alaska, Dr. John Krehlik specializes in treating sleep disorders. The experienced physician sees patients at his main practice in Anchorage, at his clinics in Wasilla, and at his second office in Juneau. Also certified in internal medicine, Dr. John Krehlik holds board certification in sleep medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is the only certified sleep physician in Southeast Alaska.
Dr. John Krehlik treats over 80 recognized disorders, including sleep apnea, which is characterized by abnormal breathing during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type, affects between 4 percent and 24 percent of men and between 2 percent and 15 percent of women. Because the disorder can only be observed while a patient sleeps, it has historically been difficult to diagnose without keeping the patient overnight in a medical clinic. Advancements in the field have led to home sleep testing, or HST, a service that Dr. Krehlik offers for the benefit of patients who are homebound or cannot afford the transportation costs involved in visiting one of his clinics. Dr. Krehlik can supply his patients with HST at a lower cost than in-clinic testing, and patients can administer the test themselves.
Individuals experiencing sleep difficulties can reach Dr. John Krehlik by calling 907-743-8987 in Anchorage, or to make an appointment in Juneau, please call 907-789-6766. They can also visit the doctor?s website, AlaskaSleepDoctor.com, for more information and to access a sleep consultation form in advance of an appointment.