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The AKANE Institute of Allergy Asthma & Sleep Medicine, Inc was founded in 2010 by Kusum Sharma M.D. and Anoop Karippot, MD.

Kusum Sharma, MD Board Certified in Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. ( Adults and Children) Medical Degree: Armed Forces Medical College. Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY. Fellowship: Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA. Interests: Asthma. Allergies. Immune Disorders. Food Allergy. Painless skin testing. RAPID DESENSITIZATION                   - Get to maintenance in 2 to 3 months rather than a whole year. - FEEL BETTER faster and avoid multiple office visits

Anoop Karippot, MD Board Certified in Sleep Medicine. Board Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. ( Adults and Children) Medical Degree: Armed Forces Medical College. Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY. Fellowship: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.   Specialist for: Sleep Disorders. Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Pediatric Sleep Apnea. Sleep Related Breathing Disorder. Narcolepsy. Hypersomnia Restless Leg Syndrome. Periodic Leg Movement Disorder. Circadian Rhythm Disorders. Jet Lag. Shift Work Disorder. Nightmare Disorder. Nocturnal Binge Eating Disorder. Insomnia. Sleep Disorder due to Food Allergis. Sleep Disorder due to Medical Issues. ADHD and PDD related Sleep Disturbance.   FEEL BETTER faster and avoid Fatigue and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.