A sleep specialist is a physician or physician's assistant who has been specially trained to recognize and treat all sleep disorders. Currently there are over 50 different sleep disorders classified by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Many sleep disorders have multiple factors involved, making a diagnoses complicated. Providers specializing in sleep medicine stay current with ongoing research and a variety of treatment options available. The providers at the University Sleep~Wake Center are involved personally with the research that is continuing in this unique field of medicine.
The Sleep~Wake Center at University of Utah Health Care is a fully accredited Sleep Center, receiving accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. As such, we uphold the highest standards associated with the diagnoses and treatment of sleep disorders.
