Welcome to Pediatric Sleep Specialists
Sleep problems are very common in children. Up to 50% of infants and young children experience sleep difficulties, and 80% of teenagers do not get enough sleep. Sleep problems are even more common in children with medical, developmental or mental health concerns.
Pediatric Sleep Specialists is an independent organization and the only comprehensive pediatric sleep disorders center in the region. The center includes a sleep clinic and sleep lab. We diagnose and treat sleep disorders in infants, children and teenagers. In addition to snoring and breathing disorders which affect sleep, we evaluate patients for all of the seven major classes of sleep disorders which can affect their ability to fall asleep, stay asleep or function while awake.
Not every child needs a sleep study, lab work, medication or surgery. Some families respond well to guidance on how to approach sleep tailored to the family’s unique needs, so that their child can be alert, happy, ready to play and learn!
Viral Kothari, MD
≤50%
Of infants and young children experience sleep difficulties
80%
Of teenagers do not get enough sleep
We Specialize In
We provide the most advanced and comprehensive care for the entire spectrum of sleep disorders from behavioral modifications to the most complex-sleep disorders necessitating multi-disciplinary care
Sleep-related breathing disorders - Sleep Apnea, altitude periodic breathing, hypoxemia, and hypoventilation
Infant Sleep Problems - trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
Insomnia - Problems falling asleep/staying asleep
Parasomnias - night time events or abnormal movements
Daytime symptoms including sleepiness and hyperactivity
Narcolepsy - feeling drowsy or suddenly falling asleep in the day
Your Team of Specialists
Our entire team of Doctors and Nurse Practitioners are focused on providing world-class care and taking care of your child the same way we’d care for our own families.
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