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Find a Sleep Doctor Near You in Leander, TX
Dr. Minal Patel is a board-certified sleep doctor. She helps patients of all ages get the good sleep they need.
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SLEEP CARE · SLEEP DOCTOR
Seeing a sleep doctor at a glance
- A board-certified sleep doctor has extra training in sleep problems.
- Sleep doctors treat sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and restless legs.
- Good treatment starts with the right diagnosis, often a sleep test.
- Every patient gets a treatment plan made just for them.
- Care is available for patients of all ages.
See a sleep doctor if you…
- Snore loudly or gasp in your sleep
- Feel very sleepy during the day
- Have trouble falling or staying asleep
- Have a partner who sees you stop breathing at night
If you're searching for a sleep doctor near you, Universal Sleep Solutions in Leander, TX offers expert sleep medicine care led by Dr. Minal Patel, a board-certified physician with dual expertise in pediatrics and sleep medicine.
Why see a board-certified sleep doctor?
Millions of Americans have sleep problems. Many of them never get a diagnosis. A board-certified sleep medicine specialist has done extra training (a fellowship) just in finding and treating sleep problems. Dr. Patel brings this training to every patient she sees.
What sleep problems do we treat?
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — the most common breathing problem during sleep
- Insomnia — long-term trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- Narcolepsy — feeling very sleepy in the day and falling asleep without warning
- Restless leg syndrome — an uncomfortable urge to move your legs at night
- Sleep problems in children — sleep problems that happen in kids
- Long-term snoring — snoring that goes on night after night
Which sleep tests do we offer?
Good treatment starts with the right diagnosis. We offer:
- Overnight sleep studies in the lab (polysomnography) — a full night of tracking in our lab
- Home sleep apnea tests — a simpler test you do in your own bed
- CPAP titration studies — a night to find the right CPAP air pressure
- MSLT and MWT tests — daytime nap and stay-awake tests for narcolepsy and heavy sleepiness
What treatments are available?
Every patient gets a treatment plan made just for them. It may include:
- CPAP and BiPAP therapy — machines that blow air through a mask
- Better sleep habits — daily habits that help you sleep well
- CBT-I — a therapy for insomnia that changes sleep habits and thoughts
- Help with medicines — when medicine is part of your plan
- Referrals — for a mouth guard (oral appliance) or surgery
Serving Leander, Cedar Park and the Greater Austin Area
Our sleep medicine clinic in Leander serves patients from Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, Austin, Georgetown, and throughout Williamson County.
Call (512) 931-1575 to book your sleep visit today.
SLEEP CARE · SLEEP TESTS
Sleep tests a sleep doctor may order
| What it is | |
|---|---|
| Polysomnography | An overnight sleep study in a lab |
| Home sleep apnea test | A sleep apnea test you do at home |
| CPAP titration study | A night to find the right CPAP air pressure |
| MSLT | A daytime nap test for narcolepsy and heavy sleepiness |
| MWT | A daytime stay-awake test |
Common questions
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Trusted medical sources
This page follows guidance and research from leading medical organizations.
Further reading
- NIHSleep Disorders
- AASMSleep Education
- CDCSleep Health
- AASMObstructive Sleep Apnea
- NHLBISleep Apnea Information
- Mayo ClinicOSA Overview