Sleep Doctors and Diagnoses

If you just found out you have sleep apnea, we know you'll have questions, but you might not know what to ask. Here we give you the low-down on just what you need to know from your doctor and why.   View slideshow

With certain medical problems you know where to seek help. Sneezing and runny nose: allergist. Chest pains and shortness of breath: emergency room. Tossing, turning, and always feeling tired: not so obvious. When you have a sleep disorder, it's not always clear who to run to, or whether you should run at all.  Read More

Sleep medicine is a relatively new medical specialty, but it's booming—with accredited sleep centers in 48 states plus the District of Columbia, and more than 3,500 certified specialists practicing across the country. To gain certification a medical doctor must go through specific training in all areas of sleep medicine...    Read More

Amy Petrik, 40, of Yankton, S.D., spent three months and visited four different doctors searching for the cause of her persistent laryngitis. Once she was diagnosed and treated for sleep apnea, she got back her voice...  Read More