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Sleep Medicine in New Jersey

Our board-certified sleep medicine physicians are trained to diagnose and treat your sleep disorder. An overnight sleep test is one of the first steps we take to understand and diagnose your sleep problems. Often, these sleep tests can take place at your own home with a disposable unit that is shipped to your doorstep and can be thrown away after use.

When an overnight stay is necessary, we offer hotel-like accommodations with free wireless internet and cable, in a clean and comfortable environment at one of our New Jersey sleep centers.

Sleep-Related Conditions We Treat

CPAP mask discomfort and tolerability issues
Insomnia: Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, early morning awakenings, nonrestorative sleep and daytime impairment of function.
Narcolepsy: Difficulty staying awake during the day; sudden weakness of muscles while laughing or emotionally charged, or muscle paralysis while falling asleep.
Parasomnias: Sleepwalking, night terrors, sleep talking, severe nightmares or aggressive behavior during dreaming (REM sleep).
Pediatric Sleep Disorders: We evaluate, diagnose and treat a range of pediatric sleep conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors and Restless Legs Syndrome.
Pediatric sleep disturbances
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD): Repetitive cramping or jerking of the legs that interfere with sleep.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): A restless, crawling feeling of discomfort in the legs at bedtime, and an urge to move the legs and at times jerking the legs involuntarily while sleeping.
Shift work sleep disorders: Inability to establish sleep pattern because of change in work shifts affecting the bedtime.
Sleep terrors/night terrors: Episodes of intense fear, screaming, kicking, panic and thrashing while still asleep.
Snoring and sleep apnea (obstructive, central and mixed): Difficulty breathing while asleep, pauses of breathing in sleep, choking, gasping and snoring.

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Treatment Options for Diagnosed Sleep Disturbances

Your team of sleep specialists across New Jersey will analyze the results of your sleep study and develop a treatment plan based on your unique needs. Treatment may include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

Custom Oral Devices

Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation

Weight-Loss Programs

Additional treatments for sleep disorders may include behavior and lifestyle modifications, light therapy, medication or surgery.

Our Sleep Center Services

Pediatric Sleep Services

The Hackensack Meridian Health Pediatric Center for Sleep Medicine at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital launched the first pediatric sleep program in the region and is backed by research and dedication from our physicians and nurses.

With multiple locations across New Jersey, our centers are staffed by board-certified experts in pediatric sleep medicine who can evaluate, diagnose and treat your child’s sleep problems. Learn more about our pediatric sleep services.

Pregnancy Sleep Services

Preoperative Sleep Apnea Evaluation

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Our Sleep Medicine Specialists

“People with untreated sleep disorders tend to go to the doctor more, get sick more, don't do as well at work and have social problems and relationship problems. We can help you get a good night’s sleep so you can get back to living the life you love.” — Adrian Pristas, M.D., Corporate Medical Sleep Director, Hackensack Meridian Health

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Browse our sleep medicine locations across New Jersey and make an appointment today.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep Medicine

What sleep disorders do you treat?

At Hackensack Meridian Health, our specialists treat a wide range of sleep-related conditions, including:

Insomnia and difficulty falling or staying asleep
Sleep apnea (obstructive, central, and mixed)
Narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
Parasomnias such as sleepwalking, night terrors, and sleep talking
Shift work sleep disorder
Pediatric sleep disorders and disturbances

How do I know if I need a sleep study?

You may want to consider a sleep study If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Frequent trouble falling asleep
Waking up often during the night
Feeling tired during the day
Noticing pauses in your breathing while sleeping

Our sleep specialists will determine whether you can complete an at-home test or if you’ll benefit from an overnight stay at one of our sleep centers in New Jersey to help identify a cause.

What makes Hackensack Meridian Health a leader in sleep medicine?

Patient Testimonials

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