Dr. Maria Paula GuzmanMD

Dr. Guzman treats a broad range of sleep and metabolic conditions. On the sleep side, she addresses sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, hypersomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, upper airway resistance syndrome, central sleep apnea, and periodic limb movement disorder. For metabolic health, she works with patients managing obesity, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. She also helps patients dealing with chronic stress, fatigue, burnout, and menopause-related weight gain.

Yes. Dr. Guzman holds three board certifications. She earned her American Board of Internal Medicine certification in 2021, her American Board of Obesity Medicine certification in 2022, and her American Academy of Sleep Medicine certification in 2023. She also scored at the 99th percentile on the sleep in-training board exam from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Guzman earned her medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, followed by a sleep medicine fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She also trained through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, which informs her integrative approach to patient care.

Dr. Guzman evaluates sleep apnea through home sleep testing or comprehensive at-home polysomnography, then builds a treatment plan specific to each patient. She offers CPAP initiation, ongoing CPAP optimization, and adherence support. Her Sleep Apnea Evaluation and Treatment Initiation program guides patients through the full process from diagnosis to effective nightly use.

Yes. Dr. Guzman offers a dedicated CBT-I program for patients with insomnia. CBT-I is a structured, evidence-based treatment that addresses the thoughts and behaviors contributing to chronic sleep difficulty. She also offers a Sleep Health Maintenance Membership for patients who want ongoing support after completing an initial program.

Dr. Guzman takes a weight-inclusive, non-judgmental approach to metabolic health. She focuses on evidence-based strategies for managing obesity, metabolic syndrome, and related conditions. Her Intensive Metabolic Health Program spans six months and pairs clinical care with lifestyle medicine tools. She holds membership in both the Obesity Medicine Association and the Association for Weight and Size Inclusive Medicine.

Dr. Guzman trained through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine and integrates those skills directly into patient care. She offers Mind-Body Skills Groups that use techniques including meditation, breathwork, guided imagery, and biofeedback. She views the connection between stress physiology and both sleep quality and metabolic health as central to her clinical approach.

Dr. Guzman offers both in-person and telemedicine appointments. In-person visits take place at the Pinellas Park location by appointment only. Telemedicine visits run via Zoom video. New patient visits run up to 60 minutes, giving patients substantial time to discuss their concerns in depth.

Yes. Dr. Guzman accepts speaking engagements on topics related to sleep, metabolic health, and mind-body medicine. She speaks at events ranging from 10-minute talks to full-day workshops, including keynotes and lunch-and-learn sessions. Organizations interested in booking her can reach out through the practice's contact page.