Sleep Disorders Center

Over 40 percent of the population suffers from some type of sleep-related condition. While more common in some groups, such as seniors, sleep disorders can occur in men and women of all ages, as well as children and infants.

Some indications of sleep disorders include:

• Excessive snoring
• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• Inability to sleep at the proper time
• Periodic kicking of legs
• Gasping for breath while sleeping
• Daytime sleepiness

The Sleep Disorder Center at West Shore Medical Center provides highly specialized evaluation, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment for people with sleep disorders. Our patients enjoy quiet, comfortable, hotel-like rooms. Each suite features queen-size adjustable beds and private whirlpool baths and showers. While most patients stay overnight, testing hours are available to best suit patients’ typical sleep schedules.

In an adjacent control room, a highly-skilled technician monitors patients while they are sleeping. Multiple physiologic measurements are taken using state-of-the-art, digital computer diagnostic technology.

After the study is complete, a registered polysomnographic technologist reviews and analyzes the results in preparation for interpretation. Physicians board-certified in sleep medicine provide consultation, interpretation and follow-up treatment of all sleep disorders during clinics held several times per month in the Sleep Center.

Our expert staff also perform electroencephalography (EEG).

For more information, call 231-398-1675 or email sleepstaff@wsmed.org.