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“Our doctors are dedicated to making sleep treatment a simple process. We can provide sleep test quickly and same day. Our doctors spend time educating both the public and other doctors on sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Since 80% of patients with sleep apnea go undiagnosed and untreated we educate other doctors offices how to screen for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is more common that high blood pressure and diabetes, yet most offices do not screen properly for sleep disorders.”
“At sleep treatment direct we provide some unique treatment options. In addition to traditional treatment options our doctors are trained in epigenetic and laser treatment options. Very few doctors are trained in this approach which improves breathing through holistic natural treatment.”

Mohammed Shweikeh, MD
- Ross University School of Medicine
- Stanford University–Stanford Sleep Medicine Center
- Saint Josephs’ Hospital and Medical Center, Family Medicine Residency Program Phoenix, AZ
- Board certification
- American Board of Family Medicine
- American Board of Sleep Medicine
Dr Shweikeh is a specialist in Pulmonology and focuses on getting patients evaluated and tested in a quick efficient manner. This is a cornerstone of his practice. With many offices it takes months just to get in and a total of 6 to 8 months before you can begin treatment. His goal is to get most patients into treatment within a few weeks.
If you are looking for CPAP options Dr. Shweikeh can provide that treatment quickly as well. He is aware many patients do not want to wear a CPAP mask and works with a team of doctors that provide the alternative treatments. Those options can be oral appliances, lasers, inspire sleep implant, among others.

Dr. Steele DDS, FAGD
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Gene Steele received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Detroit Mercy in 2000. For the last 14 years he has focused his practice on treating sleep disorders, headaches, and TMJ. There is a big correlation between the three. His focus is on addressing the root causes of sleep apnea by permanently growing the airway with non-surgical interventions. The other modalities only treat symptoms.
His mission is clear – to improve the health, life expectancy, and lives of his patients by helping them achieve quality restorative sleep. His continued commitment to learning the latest breakthroughs in sleep medicine allows him to get tremendous success for his patients. He also enjoys Longevity Health Coaching. Dr. Steele was misdiagnosed for over 15 years with narcolepsy and now makes it a life goal to ensure others get diagnosed properly.
Dr. Steele works with Physicians of all specialties to help maximize the success of his patients treatment. He participates in numerous sleep medicine industry events each year even speaking at some dental conferences. He spends some of his off time educating physicians offices on the alternatives to CPAP and the importance of screening every patient as 90% of those with sleep apnea are undiagnosed. Outside of the office, Dr. Steele spends time with his wife and friends. He also enjoys ballroom dancing, fitness, and running.


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Dr. Eck
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Dr. Fred Eck graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy dental school in 2000. He immediately moved back to Southwest Florida to begin his first practice. Dr. Eck has always had a special interest in TMJ, facial pain, and headaches. In 2002 he began hiring associates so his practice could be a multispecialty practice and he could focus his clinical treatments on TMJ and sleep apnea. His father had a heart attack at a young age and while doing research as to what could be the cause, in hopes to prevent it from happening to himself. He discovered sleep apnea kept coming up as the likely cause.
Dr. Eck sold his dental practices and retired from dentistry in March 2022. His focus became educating physicians and dentist on sleep apnea. 80% of those with sleep apnea go undiagnosed based on the current screenings used. Dr. Eck himself went undiagnosed for many years and his mission now is to help change the medical and dental industries to insure those with sleep disorders are screened and diagnosed. In addition to being the director of education for Sleep Treatment Direct Inc., he lectures around the country on breathing disorders and revolutionary new treatment protocols.
When not trying to educate the world on sleep apnea Dr. Eck enjoys spending time with his son, golfing, and boating. As someone who loves to cook he could not resist in partnering in a food truck where he likes to make some guest appearances.
