How to Find a Sleep Doctor

Finding a sleep doctor--a medical doctor or Ph.D.-trained therapist who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders, either through surgery, drugs or behavioral therapy--is a straightforward process and simple to do. There are two possible ways to find a sleep doctor; the easiest way is to search for a sleep center. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine certifies all the staff at a sleep center and maintains a searchable list of all sleep centers and their staff. The American Board of Sleep Medicine is also a good resource.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet connection and web browser
• Telephone

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Instructions

Find a sleep doctor through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

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  Direct your web browser to sleepcenters.org.

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  Enter zip code and click SEARCH.

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  Review the map and list of results, and click on the link for the location about which you would like to learn more. Detailed information is available for each sleep center, including the doctors who work at the center and their contact information.

Find a sleep doctor through the American Board of Sleep Medicine

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  Direct your browser to absm.org. Scroll down to view a list of other medical boards that offer special qualifications in sleep medicine. Click on the link of the appropriate medical board to find an internist, family physician, pediatrician or neurologist who specializes in sleep medicine.

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  Direct your web browser to absm.org/Diplomates/listing.htm to view a list of sleep doctors certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine, organized by last name and location.

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  Direct your web browser to www.absm.org/diplomates/bynamephd.asp? to view a list of sleep doctors with Ph.D. degrees, organized by name and location.