EAMC Welcomes Christopher Hope, M.D.

Christopher R. Hope, M.D., M.H.A. recently joined the team at East Alabama Sleep Disorders Center. Dr. Hope received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed his sleep medicine fellowship at University of Mississippi Medical Center, and his public service psychiatry fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Public Service Psychiatry. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Dr. Hope is originally from Slidell, La., and began his career in health care as a sleep technician running sleep studies. He became so interested in the enigma of sleep that he decided he wanted to practice as a sleep medicine physician. Dr. Hope has researched topics including quality improvement methods in sleep medicine, the effect of concussions on sleep and performance, and narcolepsy risk factors.

Dr. Hope is a board member of the Alabama Association of Sleep Professionals, and previously served as medical director at Dickson Medical Associates Sleep Center in Dickson, Tenn. He also served on committees for both the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Association of Sleep Technologists.

Dr. Hope is board certified in sleep medicine and is practicing at the East Alabama Sleep Disorders Centers at EAMC, 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, and EAMC-Lanier, 1806 44th Street, Valley. To schedule an appointment, call 334-528-2404 (EAMC) or 334-756-1382 (EAMC-Lanier).