Biographical Sketch
William J. Novak, Jr., MD, is on the associate staff of the Neurology Department and at the Sleep Disorder Center at Cleveland Clinic. He accepted these appointments in 2007.
His clinical interests include obstructive sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, restless legs syndrome, and headache (migraine).
Dr. Novak completed his medical degree at Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH. He completed a sleep disorders fellowship at Cleveland Clinic and a residency in neurology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Novak is licensed to practice medicine in Ohio.
He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Specialty Interests
headache (migraine), obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Industry Relationships
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medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent
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collaborations with industry. As of 2/22/2010 the review
process regarding Dr. Novak’s disclosure had not been
completed. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor
about any of the relationships and how the relationships are
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