Sleep disorders are common, robbing people of rest. They impact your quality of life, leaving you sleepy — and can take a toll on your health. The Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders specializes in helping you get your rest. Our sleep medicine specialists and sleep technologists help diagnose your sleepless nights. How sleep studies help you During a sleep study, a medical sleep specialist called a polysomnographer monitors your vital signs while you sleep. These readings provide insight into the quality of your sleep.The results are reviewed by a sleep medicine doctor who can determine if you have a sleep disorder. If a sleep disorder is diagnosed, your sleep medicine doctor will work with you to correct the problem. Sleep studies we offer The Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders is fully accredited to provide: Full-night diagnostic studies (nocturnal polysomnogram, or NPSG) Split-night diagnostic and therapeutic studies (NPSG with continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP) Daytime multiple sleep latency tests Pediatric sleep studies Home sleep studies Sleep labs in Carrollton, Villa Rica and Wedowee The Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders has three regional locations to make sleep medicine convenient for you: Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica Tanner Medical Center/East Alabama Our sleep study rooms are comfortably appointed with spacious adjustable beds, cable television and private bathrooms. Home sleep studies We also offer in-home sleep studies. The monitoring equipment is supplied to you, and you can wear the equipment while you sleep in the comfort of your own home. Not every sleep disorder can be accurately diagnosed with an in-home sleep study. Some studies require the specialized monitoring available in a sleep lab. The importance of sleep health Sleep medicine isn’t just about helping you rest at night — it’s vital for your overall health. Sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep disorders, can lead to severe daytime sleepiness, high blood pressure, an increased risk of heart attack and more. If you suspect you have a sleep problem, talk to your doctor. Explore Sleep Studies Learn more in our Health Library. Learn More Sleep, Disorders What is a sleep disorder, anyway? Read More Sleep Vocabulary We know how to speak sleep. Learn More Find a sleep specialist Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders has locations in Carrollton, Villa Rica and East Alabama. To make an appointment, call 770-812-9146. Some services, such as a sleep study, may require you to speak with your primary care provider about a referral. He or she will need to complete a standard order form.
