Sleep Diagnostic Centre (SDC)

Sleep Diagnostic Center (SDC) is a 2 bedroom sleep disorder laboratory under the direction of Dr. Kris Bhat. Dr. Bhat has 18 years of experience of diagnosing and treating sleep apnea patients. Dr. Bhat opened the Sleep Diagnostic Center independently in 1997. Currently, there are three locations to serve sleep patients: Beaumont, Humble, and at the

WIllobrook Center. Sleep Diagnostic Center has been accredited by the Academy of Sleep Medicine. To earn accreditation, Sleep Diagnostic Center met or exceeded all professional qualities of treating and daignosing sleep disorders as designated by the Academy of Sleep Medicine. The accreditation process included detailed inspection of the center, facilites, staff, including an evaluation of testing procedures, patient contacts, and physician training. Sleep studies are conducted 7 days a week and the following procedures are performed at the laboratory:

•    Overnight polysomnography
•    CPAP titration
•    Multiple latency tests
•    CPAP desensitization

The Center also provides the following
patient services:
•    Consultation and evaluation by trained
      sleep specialists
•    The treatment for the majority of
      sleep disorders

•    CPAP follow-up and calibration and adjustment(if needed)
•    Individualized sleep hygiene, nutrition, and other necessary
      sleep-related education
•    CPAP mask and fittings

Sleep Diagnostic Center is not only a sleep laboratory but it is also a full-service sleep diagnostic and treatment center. The patient receives comprehensive sleep evaluation by Dr. Kris Bhat with his extensive experience in treating sleep disorders.

Sleep Diagnostic Center has well trained sleep technicians and registered polysomnographists, well-trained nurses to guide you through the education for various sleep disorders.

In the future, we will have, for our sleep apnea patients who are obese, a weight reduction program, which fits the need of many sleep apnea patients. The weight reduction program includes:
•    Comprehensive nutrition evaluation by certified nutritionists
•    Evaluation by the exercised specialts
•    Evaluation by Dr. Bhat

Dr. Bhat does not believe in any particular dieting plans such as Atkins, South Beach, or others. He believes in eating what you normally eat, but a reduced amount to fit your required calories to reduce weight. A calorie count will be done by nutritionists and exercise specialts. The amount of food that you like to eat will all be recommended. Consulting with nutritionists and your exersise program.