Best Sleep Specialist in Behala, Kolkata

A sleep specialist is a subspecialty lung or ENT doctor with a core specialization in Sleep Medicine. Academic credentials of sleep specialists include MBBS, MD/DM/DNB in Pulmonology/Respiratory Medicine, or MS in ENT with fellowship training in Sleep Medicine. Sleep specialists/Somnologists routinely evaluate complaints such as sleep disturbances, insomnia, compulsive shaking of lower limbs, snoring, breathing difficulty at times, daytime weakness, and decreased attention and focus. They investigate these complaints with clinical studies such as polysomnography/sleep studies, split night studies, MSLT, and titration studies. They customize treatment plans with effective medications, use of a C-PAP machine, and surgical corrections based on the severity and cause of the sleep disturbances. They educate the patient on the importance of sleep hygiene, weight management and stress-coping mechanisms. They work closely with behavioral specialists, psychologists and general physicians to control the symptoms and monitor for further progress. They strive to offer comprehensive care services to improve sleep quality.