Richard J. Kanak, M.D., F.C.C.P, F.A.A.S.M.

Curriculum Vitae
RICHARD J. KANAK, MD, FCCP,
PRESIDENT

MEDICAL DIRECTOR:

Sleep Disorders Center

EDUCATION:

BA Northwestern University
Evanston, ILL September 1976 – June 1980

MD Loyola University
Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL August 1990 – June 1984

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY:

Loyola University Medical Center Internal Medicine June 1984 - June 1987

FELLOWSHIP:

Loyola University Medical Center Pulmonary and Critical Care July 1987 - June 1989

MILITARY SERVICE:

Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy Reserves 1980 - 1989

Active Duty 1989 - 1993, Naval Hospital San Diego Pulmonary and Critical Care Attending Staff

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Academy of Sleep Medicine

World Academy of Sleep Medicine

American College of Chest Physicians

American Thoracic Society

Society of Critical Care Medicine

Supporter: Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
National Narcolepsy Network

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Sleep Medicine 1997-present

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine 1987-present

Pulmonary Medicine 1990-present

Critical Care Medicine 1991-present

Sleep Medicine 2007-present

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE:

State of California

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Kanak RJ, et.al: Oxygen cost of breathing. Changes dependent upon mode of mechanical ventilation. Chest 87: 126-127, 1985.

2. Leehey DJ, Kanak RJ et.al: Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia in maintenance hemodialysis patients. Int. J Art Organs 10: 390-392, 1987.

HONOR SOCIETIES:

Alpha Omega Alpha 1983