The Sleep Medicine Center provides rapid diagnosis and effective treatment designed to restore restful sleep as quickly as possible. Experienced physicians and the most advanced diagnostic technology at the Center make this possible. Other specialists are available as needed. The Center treats patients of all ages. Tests are performed overnight at the Center or in the patient's home.
Results are available quickly.
The Sleep Medicine Center operates a main clinic at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and a dedicated pediatric facility at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Common Sleep Disorders Sleep apnea is a serious disorder in which breathing is repeatedly obstructed for a short period, then resumes after a brief awakening. The cycle can repeat hundreds of times a night. Common symptoms are loud habitual snoring and daytime sleepiness. If untreated, sleep apnea can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, lung disease and kidney disease.