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iOur licensed and trained staff focus on identifying and caring for patients with sleep abnormalities. Patients treated at Southwestern Medical Center’s Sleep Disorders Center can expect minimized inconvenience and maximized comfort. The Southwestern Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center is located on 82nd Street and Lee Boulevard, next to the Southwestern Behavioral Health Center. To inquire about Southwestern Medical Center’s Sleep Center please call 580-510-2796.
Sleep disorders impair a patient’s ability to obtain a full night’s sleep. Not only is a full night of rest helpful with productivity and motivation the next day, it is also crucial in regulating hormone levels, weight and overall mood. The most common sleep disorders include:
Sleep study, also called polysomnogram, assists physicians in identifying sleep disorders. Patients will be instructed to sleep while wearing monitors that record physical behaviors such as breathing patterns, heart function, brain function and movements during rest. Most sleep studies consist of an overnight visit unless additional monitoring is required.