Clinicians Who Care

Dr. Selassie didn’t just address the reason I initially came to see him—a visit completely unrelated to sleep concerns—he truly listened. He asked thoughtful questions, looked beyond the immediate issue, and recommended a sleep study based on what he observed and heard. That decision led to a diagnosis of severe sleep apnea. The condition was so serious that the sleep specialist provided me with an office demo CPAP machine on the spot, so I would not have to wait another night without restorative REM sleep. After 32 years of doctor visits, I finally learned that I wasn’t “just a sleepy person.” There was a legitimate medical explanation behind my constant fatigue and frequent need for naps. It has now been 20 years, and this still brings tears to my eyes. Imagine walking through life for 30 years without real sleep—and then, one day, you finally do. The closest comparison I can make is going from being blind to being able to see. It didn’t just change how I slept; it changed how I lived. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Selassie. His attentiveness, clinical insight, and genuine compassion were such a blessing. This discovery—and the care that led to it—changed my life, and I am grateful forever. May God bless Dr. Selassie for his faithfulness in caring for his patients.