sleep medicine

Our ABQ Health Partners New Mexico Center for Sleep Medicine works closely with each patient to evaluate sleep and lifestyle patterns with the goal of developing a thorough and effective treatment plan for sleep disorders.  We are the premier sleep disorders center in the region.  As one of the first centers in New Mexico to be accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, we provide diagnostic and treatment services to patients with all types of sleep disorders.  Our board certified sleep physicians are a multidisciplinary group that draws upon their knowledge and background in adult medicine, pulmonary medicine and psychiatry.  We accept private pay patients and most health insurance coverage.  Some of our services include:

• Complete follow-up care to ensure patient compliance and treatment success
• CPAP educational classes – a once weekly class designed to help new CPAP users learn more about their equipment and overcome obstacles.
• Diagnosis and treatment for sleep disorders
• On-site setup of CPAP/Bi-level equipment for some insurances.
• Sleep Ez class – a class designed to teach sleep hygiene and relaxation techniques. 
• Varied services to aid in the management of sleep problems

What can untreated sleep disorders contribute to?

• Automobile Accidents
• Depression
• Diabetes Type II
• Heart Disease
• Hypertension
• Stroke

Sleep Medicine Clinics

Clinics		Providers
NM Center for Sleep Medicine		Albers, Robert , MD Chavez, Carol S., PA-C Doggett, John , MD Guido, Peter , MD Kern, Joseph , MD Stebleton, Janet , NP

Sleep Medicine Information

Commonly Treated Conditions

Our Procedures Include:

Disorders in Children – For children and adolescents, we provide effective diagnostic, treatment, and counseling services to aid in the management of sleep problems. Insomnia - Difficulty falling or staying asleep which may be caused by stress, anxiety, depression, sleep apnea, and restless legs/periodic limb movements during sleep, alcohol, caffeine, drugs, or poor sleep habits. Narcolepsy - A brain disorder that causes uncontrollable bouts of excessive sleepiness. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder - Legs and arms may move or jerk involuntarily during sleep. Restless Legs Syndrome - Uncomfortable sensations in the legs near sleep time, leading to an irresistible need to move the legs and interference with falling asleep. Legs and arms may move or jerk involuntarily during sleep. Sleep Apnea - Periods of interrupted breathing during sleep. Often associated with loud snoring, snorting and gasping for breath. Other Sleep Disorders – Snoring, Upper Airway Resistance, Hypersomnia, Rhythmic Movement Disorder, REM Behavior Disorder, Advanced/Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

Daytime sleep studies (for shift workers) Maintenance of wakefulness tests Multiple sleep latency test Overnight sleep studies