Frequently asked questions about the Sleep Disorder Service and Research Center Frequently Asked Questions Restful and refreshing sleep should come naturally. If you have persistent problems sleeping, you may have a sleep disorder. Typically, referrals come from physicians, clinical psychologists and social workers. Typically, a patient will be seen first for an office visit to evaluate the sleep difficulty. At that time, staff at the center assess the patient's need for an overnight recording of sleep to complete the diagnosis.
Treatments vary with diagnoses.
Treatment may include medical, behavioral or psychotherapeutic modalities or advice and referrals to other specialists. All patients and their referring physicians receive full reports of the findings and treatment recommendations. Trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep or waking too early. Leg twitching, sleepwalking, acting out of dreams, nocturnal panic attacks.