Patients are evaluated for sleep disorders in our Sleep Clinic at the Sleep HealthCenter affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital in Brighton (Boston). Clinicians trained in Sleep Medicine obtain a history of the sleep complaint (ideally this includes a history from the patient's bed partner); medical, psychiatric, and family history; medication use history; psychosocial situation assessment; and a physical examination. In some cases, a definitive diagnosis can be made and treatment can be prescribed, whereas in other cases the diagnosis is presumptive or even uncertain. If the diagnosis is presumptive, it must be confirmed or excluded by diagnostic studies. These diagnostic studies may include over-night polysomnography (a study designed to diagnose sleep disorders). If the diagnosis is uncertain, a differential diagnosis is formulated and a plan is constructed to determine a definitive diagnosis. Common chief complaints are insomnia (difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep), excessive sleepiness, snoring, nocturnal movements, and altered behaviors during sleep. Patients diagnosed with sleep disorders are also managed in our Sleep Clinic. Patients seeking more information about our Sleep Clinic or wishing to schedule an appointment with a clinician should call 617-783-1441 or the toll-free number at 1-877-SleepHC (1-877-753-3742). This number is staffed from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Sleep HealthCenter staff can help patients choose an appropriate clinician and then schedule an appointment with that clinician. For calls after hours, you may leave a voicemail message and your call will be returned promptly. The Sleep HealthCenter may also be contacted at info@sleephealth.com.
Sleep Clinic
Sleep HealthCenter
1505 Commonwealth Avenue
Brighton, MA 02135
Tel: (617) 783-1441
Fax: (781)271-0601
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