The Methodist Sleep Diagnostic Center
It’s difficult to live life to the fullest when you have trouble sleeping.
Many people occasionally experience changes in their normal sleep patterns. However, these are usually temporary.
When your sleep issues are persistent, you are often exhausted, have trouble falling asleep, wake up a lot during the night, fall asleep during the day, or fail to feel refreshed by sleep. If you’re experiencing these problems, you may need to pursue a professional medical evaluation of your sleep issues.
Thankfully, when you call East Tennessee home, you won’t need to travel far for the top-quality sleep diagnostic services you need. The nationally-accredited Methodist Sleep Diagnostic Center is committed to offering exceptional care for people with sleep disorders in Tennessee.
Why choose sleep diagnostic services at Methodist Sleep Diagnostic Center?
At the Methodist Sleep Diagnostic Center, we care about your health and well-being.
We conduct our expert sleep studies in a home-like, comfortable atmosphere. We offer several treatment options, based on your individual needs. We provide you with information on sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and other disorders to help you better understand your problem.
Our sleep diagnostic center at our conveniently located facility in Oak Ridge, TN offers you—
- A spacious, comfortable 10-suite sleep center, where you’ll relax as you receive your thorough sleep study evaluation
- Expanded sleep study and clinical data, including state of the art technology that provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities for specific disease processes
- An individualized C-PAP clinic for new and existing patients
- Board-certified and fellowship-trained sleep medicine physician
- Nationally registered sleep medicine technologists
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accredited Methodist Sleep Diagnostic Center of Oak Ridge in the spring of 2001. AASM is a professional membership organization, dedicated to quality care for patients with sleep disorders, the advancement of sleep research, and public and professional education.
Accreditation, board certification and national registration are important. They mean that our sleep center meets high national standards of care and that our doctors and technologists have received specialized training, been evaluated by their peers, and have shown outstanding levels of clinical knowledge and expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sleep Diagnostic Services at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
We know you may have questions about how your sleep diagnostic process will unfold when you visit us at Methodist Sleep Diagnostic Center. Here are some questions we often receive from our prospective patients, to help you plan and prepare for your sleep care services with us.
What happens during a sleep study at Methodist Medical Center?
One of our caring sleep technicians will attach wires to your scalp and other areas, to monitor your brain wave activity, heart rate, eye movement and oxygen level while you sleep. During the test, the technician keeps a close watch to make sure you are comfortable.
What are my treatment options at Methodist Sleep Diagnostic Center?
Treatment options vary, depending on the type of sleep disorder you’re experiencing. They include: behavior modification, dental devices, and a nasal mask called a C-PAP (for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). The C-PAP helps to keep your airway open while you sleep. Surgery presents another treatment option.
How do I schedule a sleep study at Methodist Medical Center?
We see patients who are referred by their primary care doctors. For more information, please call Methodist Sleep Diagnostic Center, 865-835-3810. We are conveniently located on the 3rd floor of the Cheyenne Ambulatory Center on the Methodist Medical Center campus.
