Sleep Center

Ahhhh. Sleep.
You know...the kind you've been dreaming of.

Serious health issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. Even injury or death. Consequences that can also affect your family and loved ones.

At Doctors Hospital Sleep Center, we know that sleeping well may be the best way to improve your life. Technologically advanced and the area's only hospital-owned and -operated sleep center, we're able to delve deep into your problem. We offer board-certified, physician-supervised care, well-trained technologists and well-equipped, beautiful facilities that help us determine what's keeping you from truly restful slumber.

Protect your health. Improve your life. Call specialists.

Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t just a dream…

It’s no secret that sleep is important. But research now shows us that getting adequate sleep is more vital to health and proper function than once was thought. It actually serves to refresh our minds and our bodies.

We now know that chronic sleep deprivation impairs brain function as well as certain physical processes. Even losing as few as one or two hours of restful sleep per night over time can have a dramatic impact on memory, judgment and concentration. It also reduces the body’s ability to process sugars and increases stress hormone levels which can lead to more serious problems.

While there is still much to learn, it’s clear that sleep has a fundamental role in your health. So getting treatment for your sleep problem is essential, not just for your precious health, but also for many aspects of your life, like your safety, your outlook, your career and even your intimate relationships.

Better sleep through better research.

It’s a technologically sound solution.

Of the nearly 70 million Americans who are problem sleepers, about half have a chronic disorder that keeps them from getting the restorative sleep they need. And many of them are completely unaware that something’s wrong.

If you sleep poorly, snore, have morning headaches or are fatigued or excessively sleepy during the day, you could have a sleep disorder. And while that can leave you tired and irritable, there are other consequences. Strained relationships. Poor performance at work or school. Moodiness.

Tomorrow’s technology. Today.

At Doctors Hospital Sleep Center, our modern facilities follow American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards. Every aspect of your care is carefully managed using specially designed software unique to our practice.

For example, our private networking software allows your physician the option of monitoring your sleep study online, in real-time mode. So any potential problems can be quickly addressed. Rest assured, your safety is our highest priority.

After your sleep study, your results are compiled the next day and forwarded to your physician soon after. It’s a level of technology that provides accurate answers to your sleep problem faster.

Simply put, we’re a results-oriented Center, which is why we offer care that is informed, effective and personalized. Regardless of your sleep difficulty, we want you to get the restful, restorative sleep your mind and body need.

Working together toward one common goal: your good night's sleep.

We're helping lead the way to a greater understanding of sleep. Roger Keene, MD, Medical Director, member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, board-certified ENT physician, leads well-trained staff in constantly seeking the best of new technologies. Carlos Llanes, MD, Co-Medical Director, is board certified in Sleep Medicine.

Dedicated to helping you get a good night's sleep—every night— we're proud to be working in the region's only hospital-owned and -operated sleep study, diagnostic and treatment center.

Here are some of more than 80 sleeping disorders we diagnose and treat:

Snoring
Sleep apnea
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)
Parasomnias, including sleepwalking, night-terrors and nocturnal eating disorders
Hypersomnia, Insomnia
Narcolepsy

Getting comfortable with us.

Of course, we'll treat you with compassion, warmth, caring and kindness. And you can rely on us to answer your questions. But a good study of your sleeping patterns also requires that you're comfortable. So our study rooms are more like guest or hotel rooms than hospital rooms—complete with big, comfortable beds—beautifully appointed and specially decorated to help you feel at home.

Get up and go.

Whether you like to shower at night, in the morning or both, our sleep study rooms have private bathrooms so bring your overnight bag. You might also want to bring your work clothes because we'll serve you breakfast before you leave.

So go ahead and book a weekday night. You'll be up, out and on the job in no time.

We offer flexible scheduling, six days a week
Most insurance plans are accepted and filed for you
Visa and MasterCard are always welcome

Protect your health. Improve your life. Call specialists.

Doctors Hospital Sleep Center
10710 McPherson Rd.
Medical Plaza One, Suite 309
Laredo, TX 78045
956-523-2ZZZ (2999)

Do you have sleep apnea?

You might not know you have sleep apnea. It can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Check this list:

Loud snoring
Restless sleep
Daytime sleepiness
Frequent morning headaches
Waking up choking or gasping
Depressed or anxious
Forgetful
Falling asleep while driving
Irritable or fatigued
Lack of concentration
Less interest in sex
Moody or short-tempered
Overweight

Children With Sleep Disorders...

Younger children, generally in the age range of 2 to 9, often demonstrate hyperactivity, impaired attention and behavior problems. The child often becomes combative before sleep. A sleep disorder can also disrupt a child’s growth hormones, when their tonsils and adenoids are fully developed. This can cause growth issues, learning disabilities and problems in the development of the child’s jaw and facial structure. That’s why it’s important to consider a professional sleep study for your child. Just to be sure.

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