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Brian Smith, M.D.

Dr. Smith is board-certified in neurology, sleep medicine, and vascular neurology. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his medical internship at Roger Williams Medical Center (Providence, RI) and his neurology training at Dartmouth Medical Center (Lebanon, NH). Prior to opening Sleep Medicine Services of Western Massachusetts, he was a staff neurologist at Baystate Medical Center (Springfield, MA) with a faculty appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine. He has been named to “Best Doctors in America.”

Paul Walting, M.D.

Dr. Walting is a graduate of Bucknell University and Albany Medical College. He completed his neurology residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, after which he served as a staff neurologist at Ireland Army Community Hospital, Fort Knox, KY. After finishing military service, he completed fellowship training in neurophysiology, epilepsy, and sleep medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. From 2008 to 2014 he was a neurologist at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Dr. Walting is board certified in neurology, neurophysiology, and sleep medicine.

Jonida Balazi, PA-C

Ms. Balazi graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Psychology. She went on to study at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston where she received her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She graduated in May 2015 and joined Sleep Medicine Services of Western Massachusetts in August 2015.

Missy Novak, PA-C

Ms. Novak graduated from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Formerly, she practiced Primary Care in both the Springfield and Greenfield areas. Ms. Novak joined Sleep Medicine Services of Western Massachusetts in the fall of 2015.

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Michelle Sheehan, MSN, NP

Ms. Sheehan graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing. She went on to study at University of Saint Josephs in Connecticut where she received her Master’s of Science in Nursing degree in 2013. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Formerly, she practiced in neurology at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA as well as practiced within a school based health center in the Holyoke area. Ms. Sheehan joined Sleep Medicine Services of Western Massachusetts in May 2017.

Our Associates

Associates in Dentistry

Theresa Hoang, D.M.D.

Qualified Dentist of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Center for Dental Sleep Medicine

Joseph Ting, D.M.D.

Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Center for Dental Sleep Medicine

Associates in Psychology

Shelley Janiczek Woodson, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist HSP | Adjunct Professor, Holyoke Community College | Senior Associate, Woodson & Associates

Donna Gilman, Psy.D.

9 Center Court, Northampton, MA 01060 | (413) 687-7681

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Clinical Services:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm

In-Lab Sleep Studies:
7:00 pm to 7:00 am

(413) 253-9767

Our Locations

3640 Main Street, Suite 208
Medical Arts and Conference Center
Springfield, MA 01107

This location provides clinical services, home sleep testing and respiratory therapist services (CPAP education/set-ups) during the day and performs overnight in-lab sleep studies.

267 Locust St., Suite 101
The Silk Mill – Blue Entrance
Northampton, MA 01062

This location provides clinical services, home sleep testing and respiratory therapist services (CPAP education/set-ups) during the day and performs overnight in-lab sleep studies.

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