Unhealthy sleep and sleep deprivation are linked to heart disease, depression, obesity and lower life expectancy. Seventy million people suffer from chronic, severe sleep disorders in the United States alone. These include difficulties sleeping at night, problems with excessive daytime sleepiness, or other medical problems that may occur or be exacerbated during sleep.
For detailed information on how to prepare for your appointment, see Planning Your Visit.
Be sure to complete our on-line sleep questionnaire before your appointment.
In order for your provider to optimize your care, please complete the Sleep Questionnaire (ASQ) 72 hours prior to your visit. Completing this questionnaire will allow us to better track the quality of your clinical care. By completing this survey (approximately 30-45 minutes) you may be eligible to participate in research.
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Faculty at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center includes specialists in obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, pediatric sleep, parasomnias, restless legs syndrome, and other sleep disorders.
Our clinical staff is comprised of psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, pulmonary specialists, and pediatricians. We also work closely with sleep apnea surgeons, dentists, and orthodontists, all of whom specialize in the treatment of sleep disorders.
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Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
Please call us to schedule a consultation appointment with a sleep physician. Return patients select option 1, new patients select option 2.
To be seen for a specific service (insomnia program, restless legs syndrome, parasomnia or narcolepsy clinic) please notify our staff when making your appointment.
International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
Our clinic diagnoses and manages both pediatric and adult patients with sleep problems. When you refer a patient to the Stanford Sleep Clinic, we want to assure you that we will provide the same level of care you provide your patient. We share your goal of diagnosing and treating your patient so that they can return to living a healthy life.
Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.
New to the clinic? Schedule your first appointment online.
Online AppointmentTo request an appointment by phone, call 650-723-6601.
See the Planning Your Visit section under Care & Treatment for detailed information about preparing for your visit.
For new adult patients, please complete our online questionnaire before your appointment.
