Sleep Medicine

Sleep disorders are disruptions in good quality sleep. We treat a wide range of sleep disorders, including: 

• Sleep apnea: A breathing disorder that slows or stops your breathing multiple times during sleep
• Upper airway resistance: A collapsed or blocked airway that causes excessive snoring
• Insomnia: The continued inability to stay asleep or fall asleep
• Restless legs syndrome: A condition that causes an urge to move the legs and uncontrollable movements that occur regularly during sleep
• Parasomnia: Inappropriate activities, such as talking, dream enactment, walking or eating, that take place during sleep
• Narcolepsy: Sudden, uncontrollable periods of falling asleep that occur without warning at any time during any activity
• Circadian rhythm disorders: Misalignment of the body’s internal clock with external time

The occasional restless night is rarely a cause for concern. But common sleep problems can impact your quality of life. You may have a sleep disorder if you:

• Feel sleepy during the day, require frequent naps or fall asleep at inappropriate times
• Feel tired and sleepy despite getting 7-8 hours of sleep
• Repeatedly stop breathing while asleep
• Routinely take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep
• Snore excessively and loudly
• Wake up repeatedly throughout the night or too early in the morning

If sleep disorders affect your quality of life and put your heart health at risk, talk to your physician about adding sleep medicine to your care plan.

Diagnosing sleep problems begins with a discussion about your family health history and a thorough physical examination.

Our sleep specialists use a detailed questionnaire to evaluate your sleep history and habits. You may also be asked to keep a sleep log to provide greater detail and specifics.

If your symptoms indicate the need for further investigation, you may be asked to participate in a sleep study. A sleep study is an evaluation of your sleep using devices to monitor for brain activity, breathing, snoring and movement. We offer onsite and at-home sleep studies.

Treatments for sleep disorders vary based on your health history and diagnosis. Our team will discuss all available treatment options and work with you to help you make the best decision about your care.

If you have sleep apnea, your treatment may include a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. A CPAP is a wearable device that uses mild air pressure to keep your airway open as you sleep.

If your treatment plan includes a CPAP, our team will teach you how to use the equipment properly.

Other sleep condition treatment options include:

• Education and guidance to improve your sleep habits
• Medications for certain sleep disorders such as restless legs syndrome and hypersomnolence (excessive sleepiness)