WilliamAndersonMD

Pulmonology • Tampa, FL

Sleep Medicine

Professor, Internal Medicine, USF-Morsani

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Office
2 Tampa General Circle
6th Floor
Tampa, FL 33606
Phone+1 813-259-8613

Fax+1 813-259-0620
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Education & Training

University of FloridaFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1983 - 1985
University of Florida College of Medicine JacksonvilleFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1982 - 1983
University of Florida College of Medicine JacksonvilleResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1982
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1992 - 2026
LA State Medical License 1986 - 1992
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2011-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

13 citations
Use of polysomnography and home sleep apnea tests for the longitudinal management of obstructive sleep apnea in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical ...
Sean M. Caples, W. McDowell Anderson, Karel Calero, Michael J. Howell, Sarah D. Hashmi> ;Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2021 Jun 1
4 citations
Can Poor Sleep Cause Kidney Disease? Another Step Closer to the Answer.
Karel Calero, W M Anderson> ;Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2019 Mar 15
5 citations
Effects of early introduction of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation based on forced vital capacity rate of change: Variation across amyotrophic lateral scleros...
Elamin M. Elamin, Catherine S. Wilson, Chakrapol Sriaroon, Bianca Crudup, Sophia Pothen, Younghee Kang, Kevin T. White, W M Anderson> ;International Journal of Clinical Practice. 2019 Jan 1
44 citations
Delirium prevention in critically ill adults through an automated reorientation intervention - A pilot randomized controlled trial.
Cindy L. Munro, Paula Cairns, Ming Ji, Karel Calero, W. McDowell Anderson, Zhan Liang> ;Heart & Lung. 2017 Jul 1
61 citations
Upper Airway Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Patient-Reported Outcomes after 48 Months of Follow-up.
M. Boyd Gillespie, Ryan J. Soose, B. Tucker Woodson, Kingman P. Strohl, Joachim T. Maurer, Nico de Vries, David L. Steward, Jonathan Z. Baskin, M. Safwan Badr, Ho-Shen...> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Feb 14
Sleep, Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
William Anderson, MD> ;Sleep. 2017 Apr 02
11 citations
Racial disparity in adherence to positive airway pressure among US veterans
Skai W. Schwartz, Yuri V. Sebastião, Julie Rosas, Michelle R. Iannacone, Philip R. Foulis, W. McDowell Anderson> ;Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung. 2016 Jan 25
1 citations
Home Portable Sleep Testing Has Gone Global
Karel Calero, W M Anderson> ;Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2016 Jan 15
146 citations
Three-Year Outcomes of Cranial Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The STAR Trial.
B. Tucker Woodson, Ryan J. Soose, M. Boyd Gillespie, Kingman P. Strohl, Joachim T. Maurer, Nico de Vries, David L. Steward, Jonathan Z. Baskin, M. Safwan Badr, Ho-Shen...> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2016 Jan 1
Safety of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy With Conscious Sedation in Patients With and Without Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Andrade, C. M.,Patel, B.,Gill, J.,Amodeo, D.,Kulkarni, P.,Goldsmith, S.,Bachman, B.,Geerken, R.,Klein, M.,Anderson, W.,Miladinovic, B.,Fernandez, I.,Kumar, A.,Richter,...> ;J. Clin. Gastroenterol.. 2015 Mar 15
16 citations
Correlates of a Prescription for Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Veterans
Skai W. Schwartz, Julie Rosas, Michelle R. Iannacone, Philip R. Foulis, W. McDowell Anderson> ;Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2013 Apr 15
8 citations
CPAP or Placebo-effect?
Skai W. Schwartz, Cynthia R Cimino, W. McDowell Anderson> ;Sleep. 2012 Dec 1
780 citations
Clinical guidelines for the use of unattended portable monitors in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in adult patients. Portable Monitoring Task Force of the Am...
Nancy A. Collop, W. McDowell Anderson, Brian Boehlecke, Rochelle Goldberg, Daniel J. Gottlieb, David W. Hudgel, Michael J. Sateia, Richard Schwab, James A. Haley> ;Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2007 Dec 15
98 citations
Practice parameters for the dopaminergic treatment of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder.
Michael R. Littner, Clete A. Kushida, W. McDowell Anderson, Dennis R. Bailey, Richard B. Berry, Max Hirshkowitz, Sheldon Kapen, Milton Kramer, Teofilo Lee-Chiong, Kase...> ;Sleep. 2004 May 1
351 citations
Home Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review of the Literature: An Evidence Review Cosponsored by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American College of...
W. Ward Flemons, Michael R. Littner, James A. Rowley, W. McDowell Anderson, David W. Hudgel, R. Douglas McEvoy, Daniel I. Loube> ;Chest. 2003 Oct 1
171 citations
Practice Parameters for Using Polysomnography to Evaluate Insomnia: An Update
Michael R. Littner, Max Hirshkowitz, Milton Kramer, Sheldon Kapen, W. McDowell Anderson, Dennis R. Bailey, Richard B. Berry, Davila D, Johnson S, Clete A. Kushida, Dan...> ;Sleep. 2003 Sep 1
432 citations
Practice parameters for the role of actigraphy in the study of sleep and circadian rhythms: an update for 2002.
Michael R. Littner, Clete A. Kushida, W M Anderson, Dennis R. Bailey, Richard B. Berry, Davila D, Max Hirshkowitz, Sheldon Kapen, Milton Kramer, Daniel L. Loube, Merri...> ;Sleep. 2003 May 1
105 citations
Gastric bypass is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with clinically significant obesity
Sowsan Rasheid, Magdalena Banasiak, Scott F. Gallagher, Anna Lipska, Shadi Kaba, Daniel Ventimiglia, W. McDowell Anderson, Michel M. Murr> ;Obesity Surgery. 2003 Feb 1
1 citations
Top Ten List in Sleep
W. McDowell Anderson> ;Chest. 2002 Oct 1
89 citations
Practice parameters for the use of laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty: an update for 2000.
Littner M, Clete A. Kushida, Kristyna M. Hartse, W M Anderson, Davila D, Johnson S, Merrill S. Wise, Max Hirshkowitz, Woodson Bt> ;Sleep. 2001 Aug 1
6 citations
Comparison of two methods of quantitative assessment of hypoxemia in patients with sleep disorders
Andrew L. Chesson, W. McDowell Anderson, Robert C. Walls, Lee E. Bairnsfather> ;Sleep Medicine. 2001 Jan 1
30 citations
Modafinil treatment of pramipexole-associated somnolence
Robert A. Hauser, Mervat Wahba, Theresa A. Zesiewicz, W. McDowell Anderson> ;Movement Disorders. 2000 Nov 1
9 citations
Women and sleep.
W. McDowell Anderson, Magdy Falestiny> ;Primary Care Update for Ob/gyns. 2000 Jul 1
124 citations
Pramipexole-induced somnolence and episodes of daytime sleep
Robert A. Hauser, Lisa Gauger, W. McDowell Anderson, Theresa A. Zesiewicz> ;Movement Disorders. 2000 Jul 1
198 citations
Insomnia and heart disease: A review of epidemiologic studies
Skai W. Schwartz, W. McDowell Anderson, Stephen R. Cole, Joan Cornoni-Huntley, Judith C. Hays, Dan G. Blazer> ;Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 1999 Oct 1
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Tampa General HospitalTampa, Florida

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