Sleep Disorders Program

Experts from NYU Langone’s Sleep Disorders Program can help with the diagnosis and treatment of severe or prolonged difficulties related to sleep.

Our staff is experienced in the treatment and research of all types of sleep disorders. Our program includes a five-bed sleep unit outfitted with state-of-the-art recording equipment for sleep studies. We can also provide limited in-home or in-hospital monitoring to screen and follow up on sleep disorders.

We are also committed to training doctors for careers in sleep medicine through our Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program.

Our Specialties and Services

Below are some of the most common sleep issues that we can help you with: 

• excessive daytime sleepiness, which is usually a consequence of too little or very disrupted sleep 
• insomnia, which is characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both
• kicking or punching during sleep
• low oxygen during sleep
• narcolepsy, a lifelong disorder of the central nervous system that makes it difficult or impossible for a person to maintain any state or stage of sleep or wakefulness
• obstructive sleep apnea, which is often described as brief cessations of breathing throughout sleep
• poor sleep habits
• preoperative sleep apnea screening
• restless legs syndrome (RLS), which is best described as “creepy crawly” sensations in your legs, but can also occur in the arms
• shift work sleep problems
• shortness of breath during sleep
• sleepwalking
• snoring

We offer treatments including medications; nasal CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure mask that helps manage the symptoms of sleep apnea; biofeedback and relaxation therapy to aid sleep; and sleep restriction strategies designed to condense sleep into sequential nighttime hours.