NYU Sleep Disorders Center

Specialties

Sleep Disorders.

History

Established in 1980.

Experts from NYU Langone’s Sleep Disorders Center can help with the diagnosis and treatment of severe or prolonged difficulties related to sleep.

Our staff is experienced in the treatment and research of all types of sleep disorders. Our program includes a five-​bed sleep unit outfitted with state-​of-​the-​art recording equipment for sleep studies. We can also provide limited in-​home or in-​hospital monitoring to screen and follow up on sleep disorders.

Our Specialties and Services

Below are some of the most common sleep issues that we can help you with:

*excessive daytime sleepiness, which is usually a consequence of too little or very disrupted sleep.

*insomnia, which is characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both *kicking or punching during sleep

*low oxygen during sleep

*narcolepsy, a lifelong disorder of the central nervous system that makes it difficult or impossible for a person to maintain any state or stage of sleep or wakefulness