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Sleep
Diagnostic Center (SDC) is a 2 bedroom sleep disorder
laboratory under the direction of Dr. Kris Bhat. Dr. Bhat has
several 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
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WIllobrook
Center. Sleep Diagnostic Center has been accredited by the Academy of
Sleep Medicine ( Humble & Beaumont). To earn
accreditation, Sleep Diagnostic Center met or exceeded all professional
qualities of treating and diagnosing sleep disorders as designated by
the Academy of Sleep Medicine. The accreditation process included
detailed inspection of the center, facility, staff, including and
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:
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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
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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 exercise trainer
• 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. The amount of food
that you like to eat will all be recommended. Consulting with
nutritionists and your exercise program.
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