Overview
Established in 1978, Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center was among the first in the nation dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in people of all ages. Accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center is staffed by physicians specializing in sleep disorders from a variety of disciplines, including pediatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, psychology, psychiatry, otolaryngology and family medicine. More than 9,000 sleep studies are performed in our laboratories each year.
Sleep Medicine began to develop into an organized medical specialty in the 1970s. Since then, major advances have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, and sleep laboratories are found in most large communities in the United States. However, not all sleep laboratories are accredited and some are accredited for limited services. Despite the growth of sleep medicine in recent years, many unanswered questions remain about the causes of sleep disorders, the role of genetics, the social, psychological and medical consequences of sleep disorders and chronic sleep deprivation, as well as the legal issues surrounding sleep disorder symptoms. For that reason, physicians, nurses and technical staff dedicated to the advancement of sleep research in Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center are using sleep studies to find the answers to these important questions.
In patients with poor quality sleep or daytime sleepiness, the first step toward a better night's sleep is a comprehensive evaluation by a Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders specialist. Your physician may recommend testing with an overnight and/or daytime sleep study. Once your disorder is diagnosed, a treatment plan will be designed specifically for you. As part of your sleep disorder treatment, your sleep medicine physician may recommend a consultation with a sleep psychologist, psychiatrist, otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist), dentist or a physician specializing in weight reduction.
Treatment Outcomes
View a comprehensive overview of outcomes from across the Neurological Institute, including treatment outcomes for insomnia, the before and after results from PAP therapy and pediatric studies at Cleveland Clinic.
What We Treat
Sleep App
Are you at risk for a sleep disorder?
If you think you may be at risk for a sleep disorder, the free SLEEP by Cleveland Clinic™ app can help you assess your sleep disorder risk and learn how to sleep better.
The app offers a sleep assessment tool that can calculate your risk for the most common sleep disorders that affect sleep patterns and sleep quality in adults:
- Obstructive sleep apnea.
- Insufficient sleep.
- Shift work sleep disorder.
- Insomnia.
A Useful Sleep Resource
When you download the free SLEEP by Cleveland Clinic™ smartphone app, you can take validated sleep questionnaires that will immediately calculate your risk for common sleep disorders and provide an explanation of your risk levels. In addition, you will also have access to sleep-related information and tips from Cleveland Clinic experts that can help improve your sleep, and your quality of life.
Download the free iOS app SLEEP by Cleveland Clinic™
Diseases & Conditions
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders.
- Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome.
- Drug & Alcohol Related Sleep Disorders.
- Insomnia.
- Narcolepsy.
- Parasomnias.
- Pediatric Sleep Disorders.
- Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Shift Work Sleep Disorder.
- Sleep & Psychiatric Disorders.
- Sleep Apnea.
- Sleep Related Eating Disorders.
- Sleepwalking: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options.
Treatments & Services
Appointments & Locations
Make an Appointment
Scheduling your Cleveland Clinic Sleep Center appointment:
Call 216.636.5860 for the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute scheduling center, or call 866.320.4573 for the 24-hour Cleveland Clinic scheduling center to schedule your appointment. Virtual and in-person visits are available. Availability may vary by your state of residence.
For more information about the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, please call 216.444.2165.
Outpatient Locations
Sleep Study Locations & Instructions
Boardman
Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center - Boardman
721 Boardman Poland Rd.
Youngstown, OH 44512
Sleep studies for adult patients and adolescents ages 12 and older are performed at this unit.
Instructions
Patients will need to dial 204 on keypad upon arrival at main doors to be buzzed into the building.
Hillcrest
Hillcrest Hospital
6780 Mayfield Rd.
Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124
Sleep studies for adult patients and adolescents ages 12 and older are performed at this unit.
Instructions
When you arrive for your sleep study please enter through the hospital atrium main entrance. You may use valet service until 8:30 p.m. or park in the parking garage. (Valet available only Monday through Friday). When you arrive please pick up the phone on the valet desk just inside the front door and dial “0”, ask for Security and let them know you are here for a sleep study. A Security officer will come and get you and escort you to the Sleep Center. If you bring a sleeping pill with you to take before the test, please make arrangements to have someone to drive you home in the morning.
Please remember it is important that you arrive at your scheduled time.
Independence
Courtyard Marriott
5051 West Creek Rd.
Independence, Ohio 44131
Sleep studies for adult patients and adolescents ages 12 and older are performed at this unit.
Instructions
After entering the hotel, please follow the signs for the Sleep Disorders Center and check in with one of our sleep technicians.
Main Campus
Sleep Testing
Intercontinental Suites
8800 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland , OH 44106
Our sleep laboratories are specifically designed to perform a variety of advanced polysomnographic techniques including sleep testing in the pediatric population. HST (Home Sleep Test) equipment is also available for pick up here, as well as at the HST center in Warrensville and via FedEx.
Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center has full accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 1984.
Medina
Motel 6
3122 Eastpointe Dr.
Medina, Ohio 44256
Sleep studies for adult patients and adolescents ages 12 and older are performed at this unit.
Instructions
After entering the hotel, please follow the signs for the Sleep Disorders Center and check in with one of our sleep technicians.
North Olmsted
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel
24901 Country Club Blvd.
North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
Sleep studies for adult patients and adolescents ages 5 and older are performed at this unit.
Instructions
After entering the hotel, please follow the signs for the Sleep Disorders Center and check in with one of our sleep technicians.
Twinsburg
Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg
8971 Wilcox Dr.
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Sleep studies for adult patients and adolescents ages 12 and older are performed at this unit.
Instructions
After entering the hotel, please follow the signs for the Sleep Disorders Center and check in with one of our sleep technicians.
Clinical Trials & Research
Sleep Disorders Research Programs
The Neurological Institute advances research into diseases of the brain and spine and conducts clinical therapeutic trials to support patients with neurological disorders. Our multidisciplinary research collaboration combines the expertise of clinical principal investigators with state-of-the-art imaging and data analysis to establish and implement new approaches to the treatment of neurological diseases. In addition, the Neurological Institute trains clinical fellows, full-time research fellows and residents as next generation clinical research scientists.
Clinical trials and research are the key to advancing medical knowledge and patient care. They provide hope by testing new drugs, new surgical techniques or other treatments before they are available.
- Access our sleep disorders center clinical trials.
- Learn about our sleep disorders center research programs.
Cleveland Clinic Brain Study
What happens to the brain and body before a neurological disease is diagnosed? Cleveland Clinic's Brain Study will change the landscape of neurodegeneration science. By researching at-risk normal individuals over the course of 20 years, we will learn what is happening to the brain and body before a neurological disease is diagnosed. Help us realize a future without neurological disease.
Medical Professionals
Refer a Patient
The Sleep Disorders Center offers direct referral lines to ease the process of making a patient referral.
To refer a patient to the Neurological Institute via phone, please call our dedicated physician referral hotline at 216.445.8455. An intake coordinator will handle your call directly. If you are unable to reach an intake coordinator, please leave a message and they will return your call within the work day (if left before 1 p.m. ET) or the next work day (if left after 1 p.m. ET).
To refer a patient to the Neurological Institute via fax, please download and complete our physician referral form and fax to 216.636.2596.
DrConnect
Stay connected to patients you refer to Cleveland Clinic through online updates and electronic medical records.
- Learn More.
- Sign-up or Log in.
Sleep Skills Group
Does your patient suffer from insomnia? Find out if your patient would benefit from our Sleep Skills Group service.
Consult QD
Our neurosciences blog for physicians. Join clinicians and researchers from Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute in this open forum for discussion of the latest advances in patient care, research, and technology — specifically for healthcare professionals.
CME Programs
The Center for Continuing Education is responsible for one of the largest and most diverse CME programs anywhere in the world. We offer live CME courses and free online CME activities.
Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program
Sleep Medicine Fellowship
Additional Resources
Screening and triaging children with sleep disorders is challenging in a busy clinic. Find out answers to commonly asked questions that may help in ascertaining whether a sleep study or consult is needed.
Resources
Recommended Reading
- No More Sleepless Nights, Workbook, Revised Edition by Peter Hauri and Shirley Linde.
- The Relaxation and Stress Reduction, Workbook by Martha Davis, Elizabeth Eshelman and Matthew McKay.
- Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreaming by Mary Caskadon, PhD.
- Body Rhythms: Chronobiology and Peak Performance by Lynne Lamberg.
More than 50 million Americans struggle with chronic sleep deficiency. If bedtime is dread time, this definitive book by one of the nation’s foremost sleep experts is for you.
Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, an acknowledged leader in the field, directs Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center. Through her book, you will:
- Recognize when you have a sleep disorder and learn the first steps to treat it.
- Understand the strong connection between restful sleep and good health - sleep is not optional!
- Get the latest research on sleep disorders, including diagnostic tests, drugs and promising new treatments.
- Learn to improve your sleep habits through healthier diet and exercise routines.
You can purchase "The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Sleep Disorders" online at kaplanpublishing.com, amazon.com, or wherever Cleveland Clinic books are sold.
Sleep Health Articles
- Sleep Glossary.
- Causes of Sleep Problems.
- Sleep and Aging.
- Sleep Basics.
- Tips for a Good Night's Sleep.
- When to Seek Help for a Sleep Disorder.
Frequently Asked Questions from Patients
Access our doctors' detailed, informative responses to patients' questions related to Sleep Disorders from previous discussions. Topics include advice about treatments and medications.
- Cognitive Behavioral Treatments for Insomnia with Ketan Deoras, MD.
- Are you getting enough sleep? with Nancy Foldvary-Schafer, DO.
- The role of sleeping medications in the treatment of sleep disturbances with Douglas Moul, MD.
