Sleep Disorders
Call for an AppointmentYou may have a sleep disorder if you have trouble falling or staying asleep or experience abnormal breathing during sleep, unusual movement during sleep, or difficulty staying awake during the day. Not getting enough quality sleep can disrupt daily living and threaten your health. Because sleep disorders can have many causes, getting to the root of your issue quickly is crucial to determining the right treatment.
Duke’s sleep medicine specialists -- neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, and others -- work together to find the cause of your sleep problems and offer advanced therapies to help you sleep better.
Sleep Disorders We Treat
Duke’s sleep experts treat all sleep disorders, including:
- Circadian rhythm disorders
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy and other hypersomnias
- Parasomnias
- Restless leg syndrome
- Sleep apnea
Our sleep center providers see patients at several clinics, and sleep testing is done at our sleep laboratories in both Durham and Raleigh.
Why Choose Duke
Nationally Accredited Sleep Center and Sleep Labs
Our sleep center has been accredited for many years by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. This accreditation recognizes our ability to offer the highest-quality care for sleep disorders and our commitment to patient success. Our sleep labs are also accredited, indicating our sleep studies are performed according to national standards.
Sleep Medicine Experts with Experience
Our providers undergo advanced training in a variety of sleep-related testing and treatment options to ensure you receive the most comprehensive care tailored to your needs. We work with you through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Educating Sleep Specialists
Our sleep medicine experts help train the next generation of sleep specialists through our accredited fellowship program.
Specialty Sleep Clinics
We offer specialized clinics and appointments for people with certain sleep problems, including sleep apnea, restless less syndrome, and narcolepsy. We also offer a clinic focused on women, specifically pregnant women, who have sleep apnea. These clinics give you access to doctors with unique expertise.
Sleep Testing Options
If your doctor recommends a sleep study, our sleep labs are conveniently located in Durham and Raleigh. In certain situations, you may be able to complete your sleep study at home. Our goal is to make your sleep study as comfortable and successful as possible.
Access our Clinical Trials
You may be eligible to participate in our clinical trials, which are testing new therapies for sleep disorders. You may benefit from sleep disorder treatments that are not yet widely available.
Duke University Hospital is proud of our team and the exceptional care they provide. They are why we are once again recognized as the best hospital in North Carolina, and nationally ranked in 11 adult and 9 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2021–2022.