Dr. Tashakkor to Present on Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Primary Care

On June 15th, Dr. Yashar Tashakkor—Medical Director at NexxMD and board-certified internist and obesity medicine specialist—will be giving a professional talk centered around his comprehensive guide, Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Primary Care Settings.

Written to support family physicians, nurse practitioners, and primary care teams, the book aims to demystify the often-overlooked condition of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and equip non-specialists with the tools needed to diagnose and manage it confidently in their own practices.

While OSA affects nearly 1 in 4 adults in North America, it is frequently underdiagnosed or misattributed to other causes such as stress, poor sleep habits, or general fatigue. Left untreated, it significantly increases the risk of hypertension, stroke, heart failure, insulin resistance, and depression. Many patients live with these symptoms for years before receiving the right diagnosis—something Dr. Tashakkor is committed to changing.

The book outlines a practical, scalable approach to bringing sleep medicine into the primary care setting. It includes:

• Patient screening and evaluation techniques

• Guidance on using sleep studies and home-based diagnostic tools

• Protocols for initiating and monitoring CPAP therapy

• Strategies for collaborative care with sleep specialists

• Documentation templates and referral checklists

Rather than waiting for referrals to specialists—often a barrier in timely care—Dr. Tashakkor encourages a proactive, frontline approach. He makes the case that primary care providers are uniquely positioned to intervene early and prevent the long-term consequences of untreated sleep apnea.

His insights are grounded in both research and clinical practice. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications across disciplines like cardiology, radiology, and brain research, Dr. Tashakkor is known for bridging science with everyday patient care. At NexxMD, he leads a team that offers medical aesthetics and preventative wellness services with the same integrated, research-based philosophy.

Dr. Tashakkor is also the co-author of Mastering the Art of Sustainable Weight Loss, a comprehensive guide to long-term metabolic health. That work—focused on lifestyle medicine, hormonal balance, and behavior change—complements his sleep research, as the two conditions often overlap.

With this talk and publication, Dr. Tashakkor continues to expand the role of primary care in addressing chronic, lifestyle-linked health issues. His message is clear: the future of healthcare is preventative, accessible, and rooted in multidisciplinary knowledge.

If you're curious about how Dr. Tashakkor’s medical expertise translates into personalized care, you don’t need to look further than NexxMD. His approach to wellness—rooted in science, prevention, and precision—is the same philosophy that guides every private medical appointment offered at our clinic. Whether you're exploring concerns related to sleep, weight, or overall health, Dr. T brings a depth of knowledge and an uncommon level of thoughtfulness to each patient interaction. It’s this balance of clinical intelligence and personalized care that sets NexxMD apart.