Sleep Disorders Center
Welcome to the Sleep Disorders Center at Boston Medical Center. We provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for individuals with all types of sleep problems including but not limited to obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, narcolepsy, abnormal behaviors during sleep, disruption of sleep/wake cycle and circadian rhythm and parasomnias such as sleepwalking and night terrors. Along with providing our services, our Sleep Disorders Center is committed to educating the public that a good night’s sleep is a necessity, not a luxury.
A recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation shows “the majority of American adults (63%) do not get the recommended 8 hours of sleep for good health, safety and optimum performance”. This translates into $100 billion dollars annually lost in productivity to the US economy. An additional $12.4 billion is lost due to automobile accidents resulting from drivers falling asleep at the wheel. Not only are sleep disorders a public health issue, they also influence a person’s individual health. For more information on sleep disorders, click on links on the Department of Neurology home page.
Facility
The Sleep Laboratory located in the Crosstown Building, 801 Massachusetts Ave, 6th floor, Boston, MA 02119, performs overnight sleep studies every night of the week. Individuals have their own private bedroom while a specialized sleep technician attends to the sleep study. We perform overnight sleep studies on all ages, from infancy to geriatric cases. We require a parent or guardian to accompany a child age 14 and under.
Accreditation
The Sleep Center is accredited by the American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM). AASM accreditation for sleep medicine facilities is the gold standard by which the medical community and the public can evaluate sleep medicine services. The AASM Standards for Accreditation ensure the highest quality of care.
Referrals
Patients who would like to see the sleep specialist in an office visit are typically referred by their physician. Self-referrals are accepted. To set up an appointment in our Boston office, please call 617-638-8456. If you prefer an appointment in our South Weymouth office, please call 617-638-9944. A referral to the Sleep Lab for an overnight sleep study or multiple sleep latency test is required by the patient’s physician. The Sleep Lab telephone number is 617-638-7939. Fax number is 617-638-7948.
Consultative Services
The Sleep Disorders Center is staffed by a group of Board Certified Sleep Specialists. The Center is fully prepared to handle all types of sleep problems and includes a group of sleep physicians, pediatric sleep specialists, surgeons specializing in procedures for sleep disordered breathing, dentists, psychologists offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia and psychiatrists. To discuss an appropriate referral, please contact the Sleep Center Coordinator at 617-638-7746.
| Sanford Auerbach, MD Director, Sleep Disorders Center Boston Medical Center Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center 725 Albany Street, 7th floor, Suite 7B Boston, MA 02118 |
Joshua August, MD Pediatric Sleep Specialist Boston Medical Center Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center 725 Albany Street, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02118 |
| Alexis Cushman, NP Boston Medical Center Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center 725 Albany Street, 7th floor, Suite 7B Boston, MA 02118 |
Natalia Sedo, NP Boston Medical Center Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center 725 Albany Street, 7th floor, Boston, MA 02118 |
| William DeBassio, MD, PhD Director, Pediatric Sleep Services Boston Medical Center Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center 725 Albany Street, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02118 |
Opal Mitchell, NP Boston Medical Center Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center 725 Albany Street, 7th floor, Boston, MA 02118 |
| Walter Lehan Chief Technician, Sleep Laboratory Boston Medical Center Sleep Lab 801 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02119 |
Marianne Kelly, RN, BS Sleep Center Coordinator Boston Medical Center Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center 725 Albany Street, 7th floor, Boston, MA 02118 |
Listen to the podcast: “Common Sleep Problems” (Dr. Sanford Auerbach shares information on BMC’s new sleep lab and the many treatment options for sleep apnea and other related sleep disorders).
In the news:
“HealthCity” Podcast – sleep hygiene and recognizing the signs of sleep impairment (Sanford Auerbach, MD and Naina Limbekar, MD, Neurology)
AJMC: Treating Insomnia in Older Adult Patients – A Q&A with Sanford Auerbach, MD, Neurology
The Boston Globe: Elusive Zzzzzzzs: Setting Back Clock Won’t Erase Sleep Deficit Nagging Older Adults (Sanford H. Auerbach, MD, Neurology)
BU Today: Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them? (Sanford H. Auerbach, MD, Neurology)
Helpful Websites:
National Sleep Foundation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sleep Education
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)