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Patricia Dettenmeier, DNP

Assistant professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice
Saint Louis University School of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Saint Louis University School of Nursing

M.S., Nursing
Saint Louis University School of Nursing

B.S., Nursing
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

Practice Areas

Patricia Dettenmeier, DNP, has areas of clinical interest that include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and restless leg syndrome. She works with patients to provide a comprehensive history and physical exam, in-lab day and/or night sleep studies and home sleep tests, sleep therapies, prescriptions for oral medications and referrals to board-certified dentists for oral appliances.

Research Interests

  • CPAP therapy and adherence
  • Claustrophobia in OSA and CPAP

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  • Midwest Nursing Research Society
  • Missouri Sleep Society