Sleep Medicine center in monterey county
Helping Patients Get a Good Night’s Sleep
It’s important to get at least seven hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. Salinas Valley Health is committed to providing sleep medicine resources and treatment to improve the quality of your sleep, all the while focusing on your individual needs and concerns.
Our Sleep Medicine Center at Salinas Valley Health is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine® and is a top-rated choice for individuals and families throughout communities in Monterey County. Our services are easily accessible to the local community and are backed by the experience and skill of innovative, board-certified physicians. We are here to help you get to the bottom of your sleep concerns through consultations, diagnosis and individualized treatment.
To learn more about our patient-focused care and sleep studies, call us at 831-759-1920.
State-of-the-Art Sleep Studies
After consulting with your primary physician, you may be referred to our center. If necessary, you might come in for an overnight sleep study. These sleep studies evaluate the quality of your sleep and help us diagnose the cause of your symptoms. A sleep specialist physician will analyze the findings of the study and prescribe equipment, treatments, or a combination of both that is tailored to meet your specific needs.
We regularly treat patients with sleep disorders such as the following:
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep apnea
- Complex breathing disorders
- Snoring
- Restless legs syndrome
Do I Need a Referral for a Sleep Study?
A physician’s order must be faxed to the Sleep Medicine Center with the patient’s name, address, telephone number, reason for study (sleep-related complaints) and insurance authorization (obtained from the doctor’s office). Order forms are available from the Sleep Medicine Center. The Sleep Medicine Center will telephone the patient to schedule the overnight sleep study.
What Is the Wait Time for an Overnight Sleep Study?
The Sleep Medicine Center staff will work with the patient to find a time convenient to the patient’s schedule. The Sleep Medicine Center accommodates eight patients a night, seven nights a week.
Who Is Responsible for Assuring the Patient Gets the Proper CPAP Equipment?
Your sleep specialist will contact the home equipment company with the recommended pressure. You may call your sleep specialist directly for any questions regarding the report and patient CPAP setup.
What Age Range Does the Sleep Medicine Center Study?
We study patients age 6 and older.
What Kind of Studies Are Performed at the Sleep Medicine Center?
- Overnight sleep study (polysomnogram)
- CPAP/BiPAP titration for treatment
- Multiple sleep maintenance test (narcolepsy testing)
- Maintenance of wakefulness test
- Polysomnogram with video monitoring
Say good night to daytime fatigue and say good morning to renewed energy with the help of our board-certified physicians at the Sleep Medicine Center, part of Salinas Valley Health. Call the Sleep Medicine Center at 831-424-1400 to set up an appointment with our team.
