If you have trouble sleeping through the night or feel exhausted even after a good night’s rest, a referral to a sleep lab may help uncover the cause. At The Sleep Medicine Institute in Tampa, Florida, Lara Wittine, MD, FAASM, coordinates sleep studies through affiliated hospitals, where patients undergo comprehensive testing in a comfortable, monitored setting. Once your study is complete, Dr. Wittine provides an in-depth review of your results and creates a personalized treatment plan. Schedule your consultation online or call today to learn more.
A sleep study, also called a polysomnography, is a comprehensive overnight test that monitors your sleep patterns, breathing, heart rate, oxygen levels, and brain activity.
The Sleep Medicine Institute refers you to an affiliated hospital where they conduct your sleep lab. You sleep in a private, comfortable room while trained technicians attach sensors to track your body’s functions throughout the night.
The goal is to identify any interruptions in your sleep, breathing problems, or other irregularities that may affect your rest and overall health.
Most sleep labs require a referral from a healthcare provider like Dr. Wittine to schedule a study. If you’re experiencing symptoms, such as:
Dr. Wittine evaluates your situation, guides you through the referral process, and helps coordinate your testing at one of the affiliated hospital sleep labs.
A sleep lab study can detect various sleep disorders. The most common condition identified is obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
Sleep studies can also uncover:
In addition, it can analyze other disruptions that affect your sleep quality. By monitoring multiple body systems simultaneously, the sleep lab provides a complete picture of your sleep health.
After your overnight study, Dr. Wittine analyzes the data in a detailed, thorough review. She examines your sleep stages, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and any disruptions throughout the night.
During your follow-up consultation, she explains the results in a way that’s easy to understand and discusses potential treatment options tailored to your needs. The in-depth review ensures that you learn what’s affecting your sleep and receive a personalized plan to improve your rest and overall well-being.
At The Sleep Medicine Institute, you receive expert guidance every step of the way, from referral and testing at affiliated hospitals to comprehensive review and personalized treatment planning.
To learn more about sleep studies, call The Sleep Medicine Institute office today or book an appointment online.