Introduction
At Sleepologie Health & Wellness, we understand the impact a good night’s sleep can have. Heart racing, clouded brain, mood swings—these aren’t “part of life,” they’re warnings your body is sending you for help. As your go-to sleep doctor in Chicago, our purpose is simple: restore your rest, reclaim your energy. No matter where you reside in the Loop, the North Side, or anywhere else in our vibrant city, we provide empathetic, state-of-the-art care just for you.
Welcome to Your Chicago Sleep Doctor & Our Services
Our chief medical physician, Dr. Raina Gupta, MD, FAASM, is a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine expert with more than 15 years of experience. She and her team (including Dr. Nada Zahir, MD, and Physician Assistant Gaby Smith) are committed to diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of sleep disorders.
Here’s what Sleepologie provides:
In-person and telemedicine consultations to assess your sleep history, symptoms, and any underlying medical or lifestyle factors.
Home Sleep Testing, to comfortably monitor your breathing, oxygen, and sleeping patterns in your own bed when necessary.
Sleep Diagnostic services for most sleep disorders: obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, idiopathic hypersomnia, periodic limb movement disorder.
Treatment options such as CPAP therapy, mandibular advancement devices, behavioral therapy (such as for insomnia), lifestyle coaching, and follow-ups to tweak and fine-tune care.
Various Types of Sleep Issues
Following are the prevalent sleep disorders individuals in Chicago (and other places) endure:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Frequent interruptions in breathing while sleeping, snoring during sleep, fatigue during the day, danger to heart health.
- Insomnia: Trouble falling asleep, maintaining sleep, or waking up excessively early/night after night.
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) / Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: Painful leg sensations, nocturnal movement of legs that disrupts sleep.
- Narcolepsy & Hypersomnia: Excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden sleep attacks, or long sleeping times that still leave one fatigued.
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Sleeplessness or sleepiness that arise because your internal clock is misaligned (e.g. delayed sleep phase, shift work sleep disorder).
- Parasomnias: Sleepwalking, night terrors, or other abnormal behaviors during sleep that interrupt rest.
How to Prevent Sleep Problems
Although some sleep disorders necessitate medical attention, most elements of improved sleep can be achieved through habit shifts:
- Establish a regular sleep pattern: retiring to bed and rising approximately at the same time each day.
- Create a sleep-friendly environment: cool, dark, quiet, comfortable bed furniture.
- Restrict stimulants (caffeine, nicotine) and large meals near bedtime. Try to avoid screens (phone, tablet, television) in the last hour before sleep.
- Be active by day: standard exercise is beneficial, but stay away from strenuous activity close to bedtime.
- Deal with stress: relaxation exercises, journaling or breathing exercises prior to sleep.
- Track sleep habits: sleep diary or use tracker devices to guide you and your physician to identify patterns.
- Get professional attention early: if you snore loudly, wake with a gasp, feel drowsy during the day, or get awakened several times a night, visit a sleep physician.
Why Sleepologie Is Chicago’s Best Sleep Clinic
Here’s why we’re the best:
- Experts at the top of their game: Dr. Gupta and Dr. Zahir are both board-certified physicians, backed by experienced physician assistant Gaby Smith.
- Convenience: In-person visits and telemedicine. Home sleep testing can be offered when necessary.
- End-to-end care: Diagnosis to various treatment options + lifestyle and behavioral counseling. Not treating the symptom but the causes.
- Patient-focused: We listen, teach, and adapt plans to fit your life.
- Insurance compatible: We honor most major plans (e.g. Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare).
Conclusion
Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Bad sleep can hijack your energy, your mood, even your long-term health. If you’re in Chicago and fed up with fitful nights, Sleepologie Health & Wellness is here to help. With medical knowledge, empathy, convenient testing, and genuine solutions, we assist you not only in sleeping, but really resting. Don’t let sleep issues get the best of you. Contact us, and let us lead you back to nights that restore and days that sparkle.
FAQs
Q1. What precisely do you do during a sleep consultation with your clinic?
We’ll take a look at your medical and sleep history, inquire about symptoms (snoring, daytime fatigue, insomnia, etc.), sleeping environment and habits. We might order diagnostic testing (sometimes home sleep test), physical examination, and then together develop a customized treatment plan.
Q2. Is home sleep testing as reliable as in-lab tests?
Home sleep tests are quite helpful, particularly in the diagnosis of some sleep breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea in individuals with obvious symptoms. They are more convenient and comfortable. However, if the disorder is complicated, or symptoms indicate something other than sleep apnea (such as parasomnias, some neurological conditions, or if preliminary tests remain uncertain), an in-lab polysomnography may be required to have a complete picture.
Q3. What are my options for treatment if I’m diagnosed with sleep apnea?
Depending on how bad it is, treatment may involve CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines, mandibular advancement device usage, lifestyle changes (weight loss, sleeping position), in some cases oral appliances or surgery in appropriate cases. We also facilitate follow-ups to modify therapy to your comfort and outcomes.
Q4. Do you take insurance and can I visit a sleep doctor online?
Yes. Sleepologie takes most major insurance plans such as Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health, Aetna, Cigna, and Tricare. And yes, we do virtual (telemedicine) appointments for initial evaluation and follow-ups when necessary, so you can be seen from wherever you are in Chicago.