The Sleep Medicine Department at Charak Memorial Hospital is a specialized healthcare facility dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of sleep-related disorders and conditions. Staffed by a team of highly skilled and experienced sleep medicine specialists, the department provides exceptional care to patients suffering from both acute and chronic disturbances affecting the quality and pattern of sleep.

Key Services and Specialties:

General Sleep Medicine: The department offers comprehensive care for a variety of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, sleepwalking, and circadian rhythm disorders. Our specialists work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans and provide ongoing management of their sleep health.

Specialized Clinics: The department houses several specialized clinics focused on specific areas of sleep medicine, such as sleep apnea and CPAP therapy, pediatric sleep disorders, sleep-related movement disorders, and insomnia and behavioral sleep medicine. These clinics are staffed by physicians with advanced training and expertise in their respective fields.

Diagnostic Services: Patients have access to a wide range of diagnostic services within the department, including overnight polysomnography (sleep studies), home sleep apnea testing, multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT), maintenance of wakefulness tests (MWT), and actigraphy. These services aid in the accurate diagnosis and monitoring of various sleep-related conditions.

Inpatient Care: The department provides comprehensive inpatient care for individuals requiring hospitalization for severe sleep disorders or those experiencing complications related to untreated sleep conditions. Our sleep medicine specialists work closely with neurologists, pulmonologists, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic care.

Preventive Medicine: The Sleep Medicine department places a strong emphasis on preventive care, offering services such as sleep health screenings, counseling on sleep hygiene and lifestyle modifications, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and management of risk factors associated with chronic sleep disorders such as obesity, stress, and cardiovascular disease.

The Sleep Medicine Department at Charak Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering patient-centered care, utilizing evidence-based practices and the latest advancements in sleep science and technology. The team of sleep medicine specialists works collaboratively with neurologists, pulmonologists, psychiatrists, cardiologists, and other specialists within the hospital to provide comprehensive and integrated care for patients with complex or multisystem sleep-related disorders.