- Medical Weight LossNormalize weight. Weight loss may help in the treatment of OSA. Significant weight loss (20% or more of body weight) may be an effective treatment in some individuals. Even partial weight loss - for instance, 20 pounds by a 200-pound man who should weigh 165 may improve breathing during sleep, making sleep more restful and lessening daytime sleepiness.
- RheumatologyReferring specialties include psychiatry, psychology, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, ENT, cardiology, rheumatology, otolaryngology, and dental medicine.
- Pediatric Care
- Primary CareJessica Wright is an Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing and certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Auburn University in 2008. Shortly after, She completed her Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2009. While working as a registered nurse at UAB, Jessica completed her master's degree nursing (2011).
- Sleep DisordersThe Sleep Disorders Center of Alabama currently has a 6-bed freestanding laboratory located in a medical office building in the eastern section of Birmingham.
- Family Practice
- Emergency CareIn addition to her clinical experience, Jessica has a diverse background as a nurse practitioner. Prior to joining the Sleep Disorders Center, she worked in primary/urgent care where she treated a myriad of acute and chronic medical conditions. She also has experience with patients who suffer from chronic pain.
- Internal MedicineA native of Alabama, Dr. Adams earned his Bachelors of Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Medical Degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He obtained his Residency Training in Internal Medicine at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. He also served as Chief Medical Resident at Holston Valley Medical Center. Upon finishing his residency, he joined the faculty of the James H. Quillen College of Medicine as an Associate Professor for five years. He returned to Alabama to serve in private practice of Internal Medicine and became Board Certified in Sleep Medicine.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Older children who have OSA may seem sluggish and may perform poorly in school. Sometimes they are labeled "slow" or "lazy". Other times,they are labeled as having Attention-Deficit Disorder or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD and ADHD). It is estimated that up to 25% of children with ADD or ADHD may have OSAS.
- PsychiatryDr. Pegram then moved to Birmingham and joined the University of Alabama (UAB) in Birmingham faculty. He was in the Department of Psychiatry and later Pulmonary Medicine, either full-time or part-time, for the next 32 years. Dr. Pegram is a licensed Clinical
- Otolaryngology