Sleep Specialists
Tala'at Al-Shuqairat, MD, FCCP, FAASM
Tala'at Al-Shuqairat, MD, FCCP, FAASM
Tala'at Al-Shuqairat, MD, FCCP, FAASM
Talaat Al-Shuqairat, MD obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Jordan School of Medicine in Amman, Jordan. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Norwalk Hospital, Connecticut and a fellowship in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Talaat Al-Shuqairat, MD obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Jordan School of Medicine in Amman, Jordan. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Norwalk Hospital, Connecticut and a fellowship in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
He has medical experience in managing different lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary hypertension and lung fibrosis. In addition, he performs bronchoscopy (scoping the lungs and taking lung samples). He is a certified sleep medicine doctor and treats different sleep-related diseases including sleep apnea, insomnia, as well as narcolepsy.
Dr. Al-Shuqairat is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. Dr. Al-Shuqairat speaks fluent English and Arabic.
Dr. Al-Shuqairat has always had a passion for helping others. He chose to pursue a career in medicine because he is fascinated with the human body and its physiology. Dr. Al-Shuqairat’s specialties and experience allow him to take care of patients with breathing problems in both outpatient and inpatient settings. He works with his patients to ensure they have proper preventative care.
When he is not taking care of patients or spending time with family, Dr. Al-Shuqairat enjoys performing martial arts, exercising, and playing chess.
Christopher Gessel, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Tala'at Al-Shuqairat, MD, FCCP, FAASM
Tala'at Al-Shuqairat, MD, FCCP, FAASM
Christopher Gessel, DNP, APRN, FNP-C obtained his Bachelor of Science in nursing at Weber State University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Utah. He is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner and specializes in pulmonology and sleep medicine. He speaks English a
Christopher Gessel, DNP, APRN, FNP-C obtained his Bachelor of Science in nursing at Weber State University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Utah. He is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner and specializes in pulmonology and sleep medicine. He speaks English and fluent Spanish.
Christopher enjoys interacting and working individually with patients to help them realize their best health outcomes. He considers excellent communication between provider and patient to be the foundation for health empowerment.
Outside of the clinic, Christopher enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys cheering on his favorite teams the University of Utah Utes and Chicago Cubs, discussing cinema and television trivia, and stargazing with his family.
Shawn Hill, PA-C
Jonathan Nelson, PA-C
Jonathan Nelson, PA-C
Shawn Hill, PA-C obtained a Bachelor of Science in exercise science at Brigham Young University and a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Touro University. He is board certified with the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants and specializes in pulmonology. Shawn speaks English and Spanish.
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Shawn Hill, PA-C obtained a Bachelor of Science in exercise science at Brigham Young University and a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Touro University. He is board certified with the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants and specializes in pulmonology. Shawn speaks English and Spanish.
Shawn chose to be in the medical field because he wanted to help others. His favorite part of his job is the opportunity he has to get to know each of his patients personally and help them in meaningful ways. Shawn believes doctor-patient communication is critical to improving the quality of care for his patients and strives to create safe and open environments of communication for each patient.
When he is not caring for patients, Shawn loves spending time with his family, spending time outdoors, playing sports, and doing yard work.
Jonathan Nelson, PA-C
Jonathan Nelson, PA-C
Jonathan Nelson, PA-C
Jonathan is a certified physician assistant specializing in pulmonology. He understands that difficulty breathing can be both frustrating and terrifying, and he enjoys helping his patients overcome or manage their problems that negatively impact their day-to-day activities.
Jonathan finds great satisfaction in helping his patients improv
Jonathan is a certified physician assistant specializing in pulmonology. He understands that difficulty breathing can be both frustrating and terrifying, and he enjoys helping his patients overcome or manage their problems that negatively impact their day-to-day activities.
Jonathan finds great satisfaction in helping his patients improve their health and find relief. Before practicing medicine, Jonathan was a professional pilot and Spanish teacher. He is from Utah originally, but has spent significant time in arctic Alaska and northern Michigan.
When he’s not at the clinic, Jonathan enjoys outdoor activities, reading, aviation and golfing. Jonathan is married with four adult children and has a Brittany Spaniel named Sherlock.