Central Sleep Apnea: A Simple Explanation

In sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea is the most common condition that’s seen, but a significant number of people with obstructive sleep apnea will also have central sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea is thought to be a condition that’s associated with a number of different neurologic problems, as well as heart or kidney failure. During […]

How To Choose The Best Treatment Option For Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes your breathing to stop and start at intervals while you sleep. The intervals are said to occur around five times within an hour, at 10 seconds more or less every time.  It’s not just caused by your sleeping position, or due to alcohol intake, or old age. It’s […]

Can a Humidifier Help Guard Your Health and Sleep Better

You may feel like it is a small change; however, using a bedroom humidifiercan make a huge difference. This device can help your body to stay healthy and sleep better. Using a humidifier is one of the best ways that you can improve the quality of air in your home by increasing the moisture levels. During […]

Somniphobia (Fear of Sleep): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

If you don’t get enough sleep, there’s a high chance you’ll become a problem for yourself and those around you. You may find yourself screaming at people for no reason, getting irritated with the pettiest of things, and having zero patience with yourself and others. Naturally, that’s going to land you in a very unhappy […]

The Mask-Free Alternative to CPAP

When it comes to obstructive sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard and typically the first line of treatment. CPAP delivers pressurized air to the airway, which helps keep the airway open and reduces instances of disturbed breathing. When CPAP therapy works, the patient immediately feels relief. However, in some cases, […]

Children with Sleep Apnea

Kids Can Get Sleep Apnea? Any person, any age, can fall victim to obstructive sleep apnea—from new-born infants to those over 100 years of age. Sleep Disordered Breathing Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a general term that includes breathing difficulties during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is included in this classification, but also included are […]

Brent Fisher, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
President and Chief Executive Officer

“Alaska Sleep Clinic has a history of providing the most comprehensive sleep medicine services in the state of Alaska. Its potential has only begun. I am here to take these high-quality, comprehensive services to all Alaskans.”

Experience

Brent Fisher has held leadership positions spanning a wide variety of complex and start-up organizations: manufacturing (pharmaceutical & medical device), software development, hospitals (academic and community), medical groups, consulting, hospice, military, engineered devices, engineered plastics, and private equity.

Publications and Organizations

His writings have been published in various magazines, trade journals, and medical journals, including the Physician Executive Journal, Healthcare Executive, Modern Healthcare, Group Practice Journal, New England Journal of Medicine, and Journal of Healthcare Management (Best Article Award).

He has served on the Board of Directors of professional associations, civic organizations, and businesses.

Hobbies and Activities

Brent enjoys being with his family, serving in the community, hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.