Dr. Akshay Mahadevia

To reduce your sleep deprivation and to minimize the effects of potential sleep loss associated with the return of Central Daylight Time, Dr. Rasmus and Akshay Mahadevia, M.D., medical director of the sleep center at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus offer these tips:

Dr. Akshay Mahadevia, Pulmonologist

To reduce your sleep deprivation and to minimize the effects of potential sleep loss associated with the return of Daylight Saving Time, Dr. Rasmus and Akshay Mahadevia, M.D., medical director of the sleep center at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus offer these tips:

Akshay Mahadevia, M.D. and Medical Director of the Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus Sleep Center, said the fall and spring time changes typically create the most disruption for people who already have sleep problems.

"For most people, a one-hour adjustment isn't much. We adjust in a couple of days. But if you already have a lot of stress and difficulty with sleep, or have insomnia, the effect of the change can be much greater,'' Dr. Mahadevia said.

One of Dr. Mahadevia's suggestions is to start adjusting your internal clock a few days before the actual change on the clock.

"If you usually go to bed at 10:30, try going to sleep 15 or 30 minutes earlier for a few days,'' Dr. Mahadevia said. "By the time of the change back to standard time, your internal clock should have adjusted.

Akshay Mahadevia, M.D. and Medical Director of the Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus Sleep Center, said the fall and spring time changes typically create the most disruption for people who already have sleep problems.

"For most people, a one-hour adjustment isn't much. We adjust in a couple of days. But if you already have a lot of stress and difficulty with sleep, or have insomnia, the effect of the change can be much greater,'' Dr. Mahadevia said.

One of Dr. Mahadevia's suggestions is to start adjusting your internal clock a few days before the actual change on the clock.

Dr. Akshay Mahadevia, MD Medical Director
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Dr Mahadevia was born in India and has practiced in the Quad-Cities since 1983. His pulmonary and critical care fellowships were completed at the University of Illinois in Chicago, along with extensive training in sleep medicine. Board certifications include Internal Medicine, pulmonary and sleep medicine. Dr. Mahadevia has 25 years of experience in field of sleep medicine. He was involved in research of Positive Pressure Therapy in treatment of Sleep Apnea in Chicago as a Research Fellow. He is currently involved in clinical trials related to Sleep Apnea. He is an active member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, board member for US Bank, Vice-Chairman of Board at Handicapped Development Center, and member of the Davenport Rotary Club. Dr. Mahadevia's wife is also a local practicing physician. They have 2 sons and enjoy traveling and spending time with their family. As an avid Cubs fan, they welcome the chance to watch a "good" Cubs game.

Dr Mahadevia is available for sleep consultations at our location every Thursdays.

Dr. Akshay Mahadevia

Akshay Mahadevia, M.D., will host a similar event at Crosstown Square, 900 Crosstown Ave., Silvis the following night.  Hours will be 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Akshay Mahadevia, M.D., will host a similar event at Crosstown Square, 900 Crosstown Ave., Silvis the following night.