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Sleep Studies

General Information/Questions

Phone: 530.543.5895
Fax: 530.543.5574

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Department Supervisor

Michael Cullen
Medical Imaging Director

Medical Director

Paul Knight, M.D., Radiologist

HOURS

Office Hours:
Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sleep Study Hours:
Hours vary.  By appointment only.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • The Sleep Studies Laboratory can diagnose and treat the following sleep disorders:

    • Snoring and Sleep Apnea

    • Insomnia

    • Narcolepsy

    • Restless Legs/Periodic Leg Movements (PLM)

  • For most sleep problems, an initial interview and a night in the laboratory is all that is required

  • For the laboratory study, patients will sleep in a comfortable, private room

  • Private room is equipped to monitor breathing, brain waves, heart activity, sleep patterns, and eye & muscle movements during the night

  • Treatments may include restricting the use of drugs, such as alcohol, caffeine and sleeping pills; special equipment for improving sleep; a weight loss program; surgical intervention

  • Evaluation and treatment from the Barton Medical Imaging is an accepted medical procedure.  It is covered by most insurance companies and Medicare.

SERVICES

  • Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders

  • Laboratory Physician will analyze data gathered during sleep study and will recommend treatments

For more information on Barton Medical Imaging, please call us at 530.543.5850 or click on the brochure above.  A majority of the procedures performed require a Physicians referral.  Click here to see a full list of our physicians on staff, or call our Resource Center at 543.543.5537 for a complete list.