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Norwalk Hospital

Sleep Disorders Center

All of the physicians at Norwalk Hospitals Sleep Disorders Center are specialists, board certified in Sleep Medicine. They include: Christopher Manfredi, DO Sleep Disorders Center Director A graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Manfredi performed an internship at St. Barnabas Hospital and was a resident and fellow at both Yale School of Medicine and Norwalk Hospital. He is board certified in critical care, pulmonary disease and sleep medicine. Lewis Kass, MD Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center Director A graduate of the State University of New York Downstate School of Medicine, Dr. Kass also performed a pediatric internship and residency there. He was a pediatric pulmonary medicine fellow at Yale School of Medicine. Founder of The Childrens Sleep Center at Montefiore Medical Center, he is board certified in pediatrics, pediatric pulmonary and pediatric sleep medicine. Ian D. Weir, DO Sleep Disorders Center Associate Director, Insomina Center Director A graduate of the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Weir performed his residency at Johns Hopkins Universitys Sinai Hospital. He completed pulmonary and critical care fellowships at Yale School of Medicine and Norwalk Hospital, as well as a sleep fellowship at Norwalk Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine. Susan Jacoby, APRN Insomnia Therapist A graduate in psychiatric nursing from Fairfield University, Susans clinical experience is focused on insomnia. She is trained in behavioral sleep medicine and is a certified neurofeedback and biofeedback provider.

Norwalk Hospital is a nationally-recognized, 328-bed, community teaching hospital that serves a population of 250,000 in lower Fairfield County, CT. The Hospital is the recipient of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award, which places Norwalk Hospital in the top five percent nationally for clinical excellence, according to HealthGrades. Norwalk Hospital has more than 500 physicians on its medical staff, many of whom trained at the nations leading medical schools and hospitals, and 1,800 health professionals and support staff. The Hospitals extensive clinical programs are highlighted by signature services in: Cancer Cardiovascular Digestive Diseases Emergency Medicine Orthopedics/Neurospine Womens and Childrens

Norwalk Hospital serves as a teaching hospital for the Yale School of Medicine, and provides advanced fellowship programs for physicians in gastroenterology and pulmonary medicine. Many of the Hospitals physicians conduct research helping to create promising new medical treatments.

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Putting Adult and Pediatric Sleep Problems to Rest

Expert Evaluation by Our Team of Specialists

Data from assessments, examinations and monitoring tests are carefully reviewed by our multidisciplinary team. All are trained in advanced sleep disorders medicine. Together, they plan a course of treatment for your sleep problems. For sleep apnea patients, the Center provides expert guidance in the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machine fitting and management, as well as ongoing education and support. Our sleep physicians conduct pioneering research so you have access to the latest treatment options. In addition, we have the only accredited sleep medicine training program in Fairfield County. somnia and help many patients reduce or eliminate their need for sleeping pills with our integrative approach using neurofeedback and biofeedback training. Since 1998, adult and pediatric patients from throughout the region have turned to Norwalk Hospitals Sleep Disorders Center for the most comprehensive evaluation and treatment of common sleep disorders, including: Insomnia Narcolepsy Parasomnias, such as severe nightmares or night terrors Circadian rhythm disorders Pediatric sleep disorders, including bedwetting and chronic snoring Restless Leg Syndrome Sleep apnea and snoring

One of every three adult Americans complains of sleep difficulties.

Getting a good night's sleep shouldn't be a problem. Call Norwalk Hospitals Sleep Disorders Center for the most advanced and comprehensive sleep medicine care. Accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, our comfortable, state-of-the-art facility is the only one in the region that offers complete sleep disorders evaluation, diagnosis and treatments at one convenient location. Equipped with the latest technology, our experienced team of sleep medicine specialists are unique in that they treat both adult and pediatric patients. Each patient receives a personalized, comprehensive assessment by one of our board-certified sleep specialists to determine the best diagnostic test and treatment options. When overnight monitoring is needed, the Sleep Disorders Center offers six comfortable sleep laboratory bedrooms, including a pediatric bedroom specially decorated and furnished (including accommodations for Mom or Dad) to make young children feel safe and secure. All sleep rooms are designed to be quiet and home-like, with full bathrooms and showers available.

To Make an Appointment Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? You May Have Insomnia
Norwalk Hospitals Sleep Disorders Center also houses the regions only dedicated Insomnia Center, which provides patients with the most effective diagnostic and leading-edge treatment options. We specialize in non-pharmacological treatment of inTo make an appointment at Norwalk Hospitals Sleep Disorders Center, call (203) 855-3632. No physician referral is needed. Insurance coverage varies, based on the policy. Our staff is happy to help patients determine coverage with their insurance company.