What We Offer
We provide state of the art care in the areas of sleep and pulmonary medicine. Given Dr. Mello’s extensive research experience in pulmonary and sleep medicine, he is considered a thought leader in airways diseases and sleep medicine and serves as a committee member for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Some of the disease states we specialize in include COPD, asthma, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, chronic cough, the evaluation of shortness of breath, sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and REM behavior disorder.
About Curtis J. Mello, MD, MPH, MBA, FCCP
Board Certifications
Dr. Mello is a graduate of Bishop Stang High School and UMASS Dartmouth, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a Master’s in Business Administration. He also earned a Master’s of Public Health degree from Boston University’s School of Public Health and his MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Mello completed his internship and residency at Brown University and fellowships in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Dr. Mello served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brown University for a number of years and practiced critical care medicine for 20 years. He also has considerable experience in health care administration and medical staff leadership. Dr. Mello is nationally recognized for his work as a clinical researcher and has been a principal investigator for more than 190 clinical trials. His research has focused on new therapies for COPD and asthma. In addition, he has extensive clinical trial experience in exploring new treatments for obesity, fibromyalgia, narcolepsy, insomnia and idiopathic hypersomnia. Dr. Mello is a nationally recognized speaker on various topics in asthma and COPD and serves on several medical advisory boards and is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s payer policy relations committee.
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He is fluent in English and Portuguese.
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Erica DeMello, PA-C
Erica DeMello, PA-C joined Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Associates, Inc. in June 2023. Erica graduated from the accelerated Physician program at Springfield College. Prior to joining us, Erica practiced at Ocean State Urgent Care in Middletown, RI. Erica’s primary focus is on sleep medicine, particularly obstructive sleep apnea. In addition, Erica has extensive expertise in the most advanced therapies for weight management.
Toby Weiser, PA-C
Toby Weiser, PA-C joined Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Associates in January 2023. She transferred from the Coastal Medical Specialty Care Center when Dr. Pomerantz retired. She brings 20 years of experience as a clinical Physician Assistant, Her focus over the past 10+ years has been on pulmonary & sleep medicine. She has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and a special interest in assisting patients with their sleep issues. She has extensive training in sleep medicine and the management of sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, REM sleep behavior disorder and parasomnias. Her background includes 4 years in Otolaryngology and 10 years in Allergy and Asthma treatment. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College, her Bachelor of Science and PA certification from MCP Hahnemann University and her Masters degree from University of Nebraska.
Melissa M. Vuolo, DNP
Melissa M. Vuolo, DNP joined Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Associates, Inc. in Spring 2024. Melissa received her Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner through the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2019. Melissa was born and raised in Fairhaven, Massachusetts and she loved growing up on the coast with her blended family and friends. Prior to joining our team, she was lead provider of a Sleep Disorders Center in Johnston, Rhode Island. Her background of expertise includes Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Nurse Associate Lecturer, respiratory home care and a vast knowledge of Pulmonary & Sleep home medical equipment, including CPAP/BiPaP, nebulizer and oxygen therapy. From the start of her career as a Registered Nurse in 2011, her focus and passion has always been in Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine. She works as a member of Dr. Mello’s collaborative team to provide the best possible patient care.
Our Services
Latest Injectable Therapies for Asthma and COPD.
Insomnia Management
Telemedicine Services
Pulmonary Function Testing and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Multiple Sleep Latency Testing
Lab/Home Sleep Testing
Fractional excretion of nitric oxide measurements
Do you snore? Are you always tired?
You could have sleep apnea.
This checklist can help you identify some of the other signs of sleep apnea.
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Has your partner noticed that you gasp or stop breathing during your sleep?
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Do you often wake up feeling unrefreshed?
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Do you sometimes feel excessively sleepy during the day?
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Have your energy and motivation levels decreased?
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Do you find it difficult to concentrate?
If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you may be at greater risk from sleep apnea.
Click HERE for an easy solution.
A Nationally Recognized Researcher
Participate in a Clinical Trial
Dr. Mello is a nationally recognized clinical researcher and participates in many clinical trials that aim to advance medicine in several therapeutic areas. From a patient's point of view, there are a number of advantages to participating in a clinical trial.
For more information on how you can enjoy the benefits of participating in a clinical trial and the chance to help others, please click HERE
HOURS
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM Closed Sat & Sun
Now with two offices for your convenience.
370 Faunce Corner Road 2nd Floor
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
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73 Highland Ave Unit C
East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 774-929-9100
Fax: 508-998-1665