Sleep Disorders we treat:
Insomnia:
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; waking earlier than desired. Insomnia can be caused by a number of medical or behavioral factors such as stress, tension, shift-work or poor sleep habits.
- Sleep Apnea:
Brief pauses of breathing during sleep. Often associated with loud snoring, snorting and gasping for breath. Sleep apnea can result in daytime sleepiness, depression, and cardiovascular problems.
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness:
Struggling to stay awake during the day. Reduced productivity at school or work; memory or concentration problems.
- Narcolepsy:
Sleep attacks; sudden muscular weakness in response to strong emotion; brief paralysis upon falling asleep or waking up.
- Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder:
Uncomfortable sensations in the legs near sleep time, sometimes described as a creepy crawly feeling. Legs and arms may move or jerk involuntarily during sleep.
- Sleepwalking, Night Terrors, Sleep Related Violence, Sleep Eating:
These are unwanted behaviors that occur when the brain is partially asleep.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Heartburn, an acid taste in the mouth at night, wheezing and coughing at night.
For a brochure detailing the treatment of these disorders please e-mail us or
call (404) 851-8135.
Pediatrics: Sleeping Disorders in Children
The care of children with sleep disorders demands special expertise. Insomnia, sleepwalking, nightmares, nocturnal bedwetting, and other sleep-related symptoms are not only a problem for the young patient but for the entire family. At the Sleep Medicine Institute, the expertise of the staff is augmented by the skills of pediatric specialists. The Institute's multidisciplinary approach ensures that the physiological and psychological needs particular to childhood are given thorough and expert attention. For infants, children, and adolescents, the Sleep Medicine Institute provides effective diagnostic, treatment, and counseling services to aid in the management of sleep problems. For a brochure on our Children's Sleep Problems service please e-mail us or call
(404) 851-8135.
Please Note: Brochures are available only for those individuals who reside in the Atlanta/Central Georgia area or individuals planning to be in the area for medical services
Make an Appointment:
Our services are covered by most insurance companies. We'll be happy to assist you with insurance verification. We offer initial consultants with a board certified sleep specialist Monday through Friday. Sleep laboratory testing is done primarily Monday through Friday but some weekend appointments are available. For an appointment call (404) 851-8135.
Location:
We are conveniently located near the junction of highways 285 and 400. Parking is abundant and at no charge.
