Dr. Ordessia CharranMD, FCCP

Dr. Charran specializes in pulmonary, sleep, and metabolic conditions. On the pulmonary side, she treats asthma, COPD, chronic cough, shortness of breath, recurrent respiratory infections, and long COVID breathing issues. Her sleep medicine work covers obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, snoring, and circadian rhythm disruption. She also manages metabolic conditions including obesity, insulin resistance, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, and postpartum weight retention.

Yes. Dr. Charran holds three board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine. She also carries the Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) designation. Her training included a residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and a fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Charran attended Cornell University for her undergraduate degree and St. George's University School of Medicine, where she graduated Cum Laude with Distinction in Research. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Her Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship took place at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

Yes. Dr. Charran has a specific clinical interest in sleep apnea as it presents in women. She recognizes that women often experience subtler symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, and mood changes, rather than the loud snoring commonly associated with the condition. Early and accurate diagnosis is a core part of her approach.

Dr. Charran offers physician-guided GLP-1 therapy as part of her metabolic health and weight management services. Medications she prescribes include Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Tirzepatide, and Ozempic. She incorporates GLP-1 therapy into comprehensive treatment plans that also address sleep, nutrition, and metabolic function.

Dr. Charran created the Lung Nodule Education Center as a patient education resource for anyone who has received a lung nodule diagnosis. The center includes a video series walking patients through the evaluation process, from abnormal chest X-rays to CT scans, biopsies, Valley Fever, and treatment options. It helps patients feel informed before their consultation.

Dr. Charran takes a physician-guided approach that looks at the full picture, including sleep, insulin resistance, hormonal factors, and lifestyle. She tailors treatment plans to each patient's goals and health history. Her services include clinical nutrition consultation, weight management counseling, GLP-1 therapy, and cardiometabolic risk assessment.

Yes. Dr. Charran offers telehealth visits for patients across Nevada and Arizona. Telehealth allows her to manage ongoing care, address urgent concerns, and consult with patients who cannot come into the Las Vegas office in person.