We diagnose and treat the full range of adult and pediatric sleep disorders. Call 206-386-4744

For Patients

What to Expect During a Visit

During the initial evaluation process, a sleep specialist will perform a medical evaluation, carefully review your medical history and may order blood tests to determine what physical problems might be at the root of your sleep disorder. To aid our initial evaluation, it is helpful to bring your medical records and a list of any medications you are taking.

It may also be beneficial to bring your sleeping partner with you because, in many cases, people suffering from a sleep disorder are unaware of their symptoms.

Treatment will hinge on the specific nature of your sleep disorder. For some physical ailments, medications can often bring relief. Psychological or lifestyle–related problems might call for major changes in routine, stress management, counseling or biofeedback. Our patient support group can offer information and encouragement to help you better manage your sleep problem.

If You Need a Sleep Study

Depending on your symptoms, you may need to have a sleep study to measure the amount and the quality of your sleep, as well as determine the source of any disruption to your sleep.

Sleep studies, which involve measuring your brain waves, muscle tone, heartbeat, breathing patterns and body movements, take place during an overnight stay in one of our state–of–the–art, soundproofed sleep rooms. Patients sleep in ordinary beds. In some cases, testing may also involve a series of naps the following day. Other tests may be ordered as appropriate.

A sleep specialist will analyze your study. Based on the results, recommendations and treatment options will be suggested to you and your health–care provider. Follow–up care is important in treating all sleep disorders.

What to Bring to a Visit

Depending on the type of your visit you may need to bring a few items or perform a few tasks before meeting with your sleep specialist.

If you are a new patient, you need to fill out the new patient questionnaire. You also need to fill out the registration form. Download the registration form.

What should you bring to your appointment?

Your insurance card
Your co-payment
Any available medical records or prior sleep studies
Your oral appliance if applicable
List of any medications you are taking
The smart card from your CPAP machine or the CPAP machine, if applicable

For More Information

If you suspect you may be suffering from a sleep disorder, ask your primary–care provider to make arrangements for a referral to the Sleep Medicine Associates. Or call us directly at (206) 386-4744 to schedule an appointment.

Seattle-Cherry Hill
550 17th Avenue Suite A20
Seattle, WA 98122

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2005 N.W. Sammamish Road
Issaquah, WA 98027

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1536 North 115th Street, Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98133