What is a sleep medicine specialist (somnologist)?

A sleep medicine specialist, also known as a somnologist, is a doctor who diagnoses and treats sleep disorders. Many sleep specialists first train in internal medicine, psychiatry, or neurology before specializing in sleep medicine.

What conditions do somnologists treat?

Sleep specialists treat a variety of conditions, such as:bruxism: the act of grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw during sleephypersomnia: a condition in which you feel excessive sleepinessinsomnia: a sleep disorder where you have a hard time falling and staying asleepnarcolepsy: a condition that causes atypical sleep patterns, including sudden urges to fall asleepnight terrors: the recurrence of disruptive sleep episodes where you may flail, cry out, breath rapidly, and moreobstructive sleep apnea (OSA): a condition in which you momentarily stop breathing while asleepREM sleep behavior disorder: a condition in which you attempt to act out your dreams while asleepsleepwalking (somnambulism): a condition in which you walk or move around while asleepsnoring: the narrowing of airways that can be a sign of restricted breathingThe exact nature of your sleep disorder may depend on some factors, such as:aging: many adults 65 years or older report having some sleep disorderenvironmental conditions: disorders that result from smoking or alcohol usegenetics: sleep disorders such as narcolepsy are geneticmedical conditions: these include asthma and OSApsychiatric conditions: depression and anxiety disorders can disrupt sleep

What procedures do sleep medicine specialists perform?

There are several procedures sleep medicine specialists perform to diagnose and treat sleep disorders, including:blood testscognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for insomniamedicationsoral appliancessleep logsleep studysurgery

When should I contact a sleep medicine specialist?

You may benefit from speaking with a sleep specialist if you’re not getting enough sleep, have difficulty falling or staying asleep, or feel unrested. Your primary care physician may also refer you to a specialist if they believe specific symptoms result from a sleep disorder.

What can I expect from my sleep medicine specialist appointment?

During your first sleep specialist appointment, your doctor will ask questions to determine the root cause of your sleep problems. Depending on your answers, your sleep specialist may also recommend diagnostic tests or a sleep study. During sleep studies, a technician will monitor your brainwaves, heart rate, eye movement, and more. Your sleep medicine specialist will use the findings from the sleep study to help diagnose your sleep disorder and put together your treatment plan.

What questions should I ask my sleep medicine specialist?

It’s important that you prepare for your appointment with a somnologist. To help you get started, we’ve created a list of good questions to ask your doctor:Do I have a sleep disorder?What may be causing my sleep disorder?Are there any tests you recommend I get?What are the possible risks or complications of my condition?What are my treatment options?Would I benefit from a sleep study?Are there any lifestyle changes I can make that will help?You may use these questions as a starting point, but feel free to add your own. A good practice is to also ask for additional information and take notes during your appointment.

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Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD

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19 years of experience

4.2 mi

700 NE 87th Ave # 210 Vancouver, WA 98664

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12 years of experience

7.2 mi

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Sleep Medicine

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11 years of experience

15.1 mi

25050 SE Stark St Ste 250 Gresham, OR 97030

Tel: (503) 674-1848

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Dr. Candace Meinen, DO

Sleep Medicine

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6 years of experience

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9.8 mi

9427 SW Barnes Rd Ste 296 Portland, OR 97225

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Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

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22 years of experience

9.8 mi

10201 SE Main St Ste 11 Portland, OR 97216

Tel: (503) 253-2248

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Pulmonary Disease

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20 years of experience

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8.8 mi

1111 NE 99th Ave Ste 200 Portland, OR 97220

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40 years of experience

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4.3 mi

505 NE 87th Ave Ste 460 Vancouver, WA 98664

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Dr. Jennifer Kim, MD

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22 years of experience

10.0 mi

11790 SW Barnes Rd Ste 330 Portland, OR 97225

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18 years of experience

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9.8 mi

9427 SW Barnes Rd Ste 296 Portland, OR 97225

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16 years of experience

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12.2 mi

2875 Ne Stucki Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124

Tel: (971) 310-1000

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200 NE Mother Joseph Pl Ste 330 Vancouver, WA 98664

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21 years of experience

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1111 NE 99th Ave Ste 200 Portland, OR 97220

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3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239

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17 years of experience

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28 years of experience

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13518 SE 97th Ave Clackamas, OR 97015

Tel: (503) 353-1272

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Dr. Radhika Breaden, MD

Sleep Medicine

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24 years of experience

10.0 mi

11790 SW Barnes Rd Ste 330 Portland, OR 97225

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Dr. Stephen Yau, MD

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

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6 years of experience

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9.8 mi

9427 SW Barnes Rd Ste 296 Portland, OR 97225

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Dr. Michael Lefor, MD

Pulmonary Disease

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21 years of experience

8.8 mi

1111 NE 99th Ave Ste 200 Portland, OR 97220

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3250 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239

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