Sleep Disorders Center
We Have the Expertise to Treat Your Sleep Problems
Dreaming of better sleep? We can help. The Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional has been diagnosing and treating patients with a variety of sleep problems since 1984. Fully accredited and a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 1987, our services have grown in popularity as doctors have recognized a link between sleep disorders, strokes, heart attacks, hypertension and diabetes.
Disorders We Treat
We can help diagnose and treat one of the most well-known and increasingly common sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, or the collapse or blockage of the airways during sleep. In addition to sleep apnea, our diagnostic services cover many other sleep problems, including:
- insomnia
- narcolepsy
- restless leg syndrome
- excessive daytime sleepiness
After diagnosing what is causing your sleep trouble, our providers will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets your unique needs.
If you feel you are at risk for one of these conditions, please ask your physician to complete a referral form.
How We Diagnose
Initial Evaluation
Our board-certified sleep specialists will personally evaluate you for sleep/wake disorders. This evaluation includes:
- A complete medical history
- Sleep history
- Physical examination
Our Team
During the course of your evaluation and/or treatment at the center, you may see various specialists, our nurse practitioner, a PSG/CPAP technician, or others. Each member of our team brings their own areas of training and expertise to ensure every patient receives the best possible care.
Testing
We will order sleep and laboratory testing or refer you to specialists as needed. Typical referrals are often to departments like:
- Behavioral medicine
- Cardiology
- Weight management
- Dentistry
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
Routine sleep tests, or polysomnography, include continuous monitoring of your:
- Eye movement
- Brainwave activity
- Limb movements
- Respiratory rate
- Airflow
- Chest and abdominal respiratory effort
- Oxygen levels
- Heart rate and rhythm
Our physicians may want us to monitor other parameters also.
A complete evaluation typically includes one to two nights of sleep monitoring. Daytime testing may also be indicated.
Treatment
Our sleep specialists review your evaluations, sleep tests, and labs to determine the best treatment plan for you. We regularly collaborate with professionals in behavioral medicine, neurology, otolaryngology, dentistry, pulmonary medicine, respiratory therapy and urology to ensure that you get the excellent care you expect from Fort Sanders Regional and its associated clinics.
In addition, we always supply a full report of your evaluation to your physician. It relates our findings, provides a diagnosis, and recommends a treatment plan. Your physician is welcome to call with any questions or concerns regarding your care.
Our highly trained staff will develop a customized care plan to effectively address your sleep issues and ensure a restful night’s sleep. For more information about The Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional, please call (865) 331-1375.
