Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Sleep and Pulmonary Care Solutions
We are experts in sleep and pulmonary medicine dedicated to your long-term health. Founded in 2002, our center has grown to become the first accredited sleep center in the Rio Grande Valley by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Our team of board-certified physicians and mid-level practitioners specializes in pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine, and critical care, providing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and advanced therapeutic interventions to address complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and sleep disorders.Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive care across three convenient locations, supported by telemedicine services for remote consultations. With over 15 years of combined experience, our staff prioritizes compassionate care while maintaining rigorous adherence to industry standards through accreditations from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association and AASM. We continuously invest in cutting-edge technology and professional development to deliver optimal outcomes for patients managing chronic respiratory and sleep-related conditions.
Services
Sleep Disorder Treatment
Pulmonary Diagnostics
CPAP Therapy
Pulmonary Hypertension Care
Telemedicine Consultations
Sleep Studies
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Respiratory Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer AASM-accredited sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment
- Our team includes board-certified pulmonary and sleep medicine specialists
- We provide state-of-the-art diagnostics for complex respiratory conditions
- Our personalized care approach adapts to individual patient needs
- Three convenient Rio Grande Valley locations with telemedicine options
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Pulmonary Hypertension Association
What people say
Regain quality of life
Effective management
Compassionate care
Expert diagnosis
Personalized treatment
Services
Sleep Disorder Treatment
Our AASM-accredited sleep center offers comprehensive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep disorders. We utilize advanced diagnostic tools like polysomnography and multiple sleep latency tests to create personalized treatment plans. Patients receive evidence-based therapies including CPAP, BiPAP, and cognitive behavioral therapy tailored to their specific sleep patterns and lifestyle needs.
Pulmonary Diagnostics
We provide advanced pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, and cardiopulmonary stress tests to diagnose respiratory conditions. Our digital chest X-rays and methacholine challenge tests help identify asthma, COPD, and pulmonary hypertension. These diagnostic tools enable precise treatment planning for patients experiencing chronic cough, shortness of breath, or other respiratory symptoms requiring specialized care.
CPAP Therapy
Our sleep specialists offer comprehensive CPAP therapy management for obstructive sleep apnea patients. This includes equipment selection, pressure titration studies, and ongoing support for optimal treatment adherence. We provide auto-titrating and bilevel positive airway pressure devices with personalized fittings and follow-up care to ensure effective sleep apnea management.
Pulmonary Hypertension Care
As the region's only PHA-accredited pulmonary hypertension center, we offer specialized care for this complex condition. Our comprehensive approach includes right heart catheterization for accurate diagnosis, targeted medication therapies, and ongoing monitoring. Patients benefit from multidisciplinary care coordination between pulmonologists, cardiologists, and respiratory therapists to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Telemedicine Consultations
We provide secure telemedicine appointments through Google Duo for convenient access to pulmonary and sleep specialists. This service enables remote consultations for treatment follow-ups, medication management, and initial evaluations. Patients can receive care from home while maintaining continuity with their personalized treatment plans and specialist oversight.
People
Ricardo Abreu, MD
Founder and Director
Dr. Abreu founded the center in 2002 after earning his medical degree in the Dominican Republic. He leads our sleep medicine programs with over 30 years of clinical experience in pulmonary care.
Adolfo Kaplan, MD
Pulmonologist
Board-certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine, Dr. Kaplan graduated cum laude from Argentina's National University of Tucuman School of Medicine in 1993 with additional training in New York.
Jesus Rodriguez, MD
Sleep Specialist
Dr. Rodriguez completed his internal medicine residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Universidad Iberoamericana in 2011.
Mario Gomez, MD
Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist
With over 15 years at the center, Dr. Gomez completed his pulmonary training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit after medical school in Peru.
Margie Rodriguez, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Rodriguez earned her Master's in Nursing from University of Texas Pan-American in 2008 and brings extensive critical care experience from Valley Baptist Medical Center.
Questions
What sleep disorders do you treat?
We treat obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, and other sleep-related conditions using advanced diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans.
How do I schedule a sleep study?
Contact any of our three locations to speak with a specialist who will coordinate your diagnostic testing at our AASM-accredited sleep lab or arrange home sleep assessments.
Do you offer telemedicine appointments?
Yes, we provide secure virtual consultations through Google Duo for follow-up care, treatment adjustments, and initial evaluations with our pulmonary and sleep specialists.
What pulmonary diagnostic tests are available?
We offer pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, methacholine challenges, cardiopulmonary stress testing, and right heart catheterization for comprehensive respiratory condition diagnosis.
Are your physicians board-certified?
Yes, our team includes board-certified pulmonologists and sleep medicine specialists with extensive training from institutions across the Americas and ongoing professional development.
How do you manage chronic respiratory conditions?
We create personalized treatment plans combining medication management, pulmonary rehabilitation, and advanced therapies like non-invasive ventilation for long-term management of COPD and other chronic conditions.
Reviews (6)
Yessi Mars
Apr 08, 2022
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Dr Abreu is a great doctor. Helped me clear my breathing problems. Now I feel well and worry free. I've never had to wait much than the normal. The nurses are so sweet especially the ones that do the breathing tests and X-rays. Front desk always so polite and courteous. Keep up the great job everyone.
Mau G.
Jul 23, 2021
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Dr. Juan Ortiz lacks of professionalism canceling appointments twice with a very short notice after waiting almost 6 months for each of them. Completely unprofessional. Not recommended at all.
Lm Gg
Jul 21, 2021
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Not a professional office/staff. My husband waited for over 5 months for his first appointment before it was rescheduled at the last minute due to doctor's conflicting scheduling. It would take another 4 months before they could see him and they cancelled again at the last minute. They wanted to schedule a third time until September, making it almost a whole year from the initial appointment. Very disappointing situation. I will never TRY to do business with these people ever.because if I do, they MIGHT/MIGHT NOT see me a year or a year and a half later, if they continue playing their rescheduling game.
Michelle Jones
Jun 11, 2021
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I've been seeing Dr. Kaplan for around seven years now except for one year that I had a different insurance. I would not change doctors for the world! My case is a little difficult in several ways, but Dr. Kaplan has really worked with me. I HIGHLY recomend him. The office staff and the nurses are also very sweet and helpful.
Mari Montes
Feb 10, 2021
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I took my mom for consultation with Dr Gomez, he didn't introduced himself, I asked him if he was the Dr. I asked him if my mom needed a pet scan since she has a tumor in her lung and her answer was "Do YOU HAVE A BACKGROUND IN MEDICINE "? As a concern for my mother I had questions, I never expected that he reacted like that. I guess his EGO IS SO BIG THAT HE IS CLOSED FOR SUGESTIONS. Very disappointed visit. I will request another doctor, hopping for better results. Very sad seeing a professional acting like that
Mabelline B.
Jan 13, 2021
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What a wonderful place! Dr. Pean is a favorite of mine, he took care of me when I had my lung surgery and it was with great gratitude and pleasure to have him as my doctor at this Center. The staff was great! So nice and helpful and pleasant. Did not wait very long to be seen and cared for. I am so impressed! Thank you Dr. Pean for your wonderful care! God Bless you all for what you do!
