What specialists treat obstructive sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea symptoms are first evaluated by a primary care physician who will also consider other potential causes that can mimic sleep apnea. They will also do a physical exam. If sleep apnea is suspected, your primary care provider will refer you to a sleep medicine specialist to perform a sleep study.

Some sleep studies can be done at home while others require staying overnight in a facilty. During a sleep study, your oxygen levels, and body movements are monitored non-invasively with stickers on your body. If sleep apnea is obvious during the sleep study, the testing center may also try a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) mask on to see if it resolves your sleep apnea.