Accredited Sleep Clinic | The Sleep Clinic

The Sleep Clinic is the first and only private sleep center to achieve national accreditation in the ARK-LA-TX. Our center has been continuously accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 1994.

Accreditation involves a review of the quality of care, staff and physician training, the facility and patient safety measures. Accreditation is a prestige that only the best quality centers achieve.

Most Insurance companies require accreditation and the accreditation process of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine remains the most comprehensive and stringent.

The Sleep Clinic to date remains the only comprehensive private accredited sleep medicine facility in our area.It is the only facility where the Physicians and staff are totally and exclusively dedicated to Sleep Medicine

At the Sleep Clinic we believe that sleep medicine is a clinical art. We believe that any studies that need to be done have to be based on each patient's condition and not by a boiler plate approach as we see elsewhere.

A clinical history is imperative as is an exam. Most patients end up being seen in consultation by the Medical director, after which the appropriate diagnostic protocols are initiated.

If the patient is referred by another physician strictly for a sleep study this information is obtained from that physician and is reviewed ahead of time. The appropriate diagnostic procedures are scheduled in communication with the referring physician.

Sleep medicine is not a specialty that can be practiced on a part time basis, while dedicating most of the time on the main interests of Neurology, Pulmonology, ENT, Internal Medicine or any other specialty.

Sleep Medicine is a distinct, complex and rapidly evolving medical specialty that requires special training and expertise. Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine is essential as is the commitment to dedicate one's professional career to the field.

The Center's Medical Director, Nabil A. Moufarrej MD, has over 25 years of sleep medicine experience. He is dually board certified in neurology and sleep medicine and was one of the first physicians in this region to be certified in Sleep Medicine.

After being the medical director of Willis Knighton Neurodiagnostic center and sleep laboratory, Dr. Moufarrej established The Sleep Clinic in 1993. He has served in various professional organizations and was among the founding members and the first president of The Loiuisiana Sleep Society ( now the Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine).

Dr. Moufarrej has given invited talks at various locations in the United States, and internationally and has participated in several research projects.

Dr, Moufarrej's primary interest and passion remains the caring for his patients utilizing the most advanced and comprehensive clinical tools, and obtaining quality patient outcomes.

We pride ourselves that our technologists are among the best in the business. our selection process guarantees that the people who work at the clinic will take care of our patients in the most professional and caring fashion.

All our technologists undergo rigorous training and participate in continuing education. The sleep technologists at the Sleep Clinic are either all board certified or eligible to sit for the registry examination. Trainees are urged to pursue a fast track towards that goal.

The prompt completion of testing and initiation of treatment, as well as good treatment compliance are the essential cornerstone of good medicine. this is especially true of the management of sleep apnea. Delays in the completion of testing, inadequate treatment, and the lack of prompt initiation of the appropriate treatment puts the patients at increased risk of accidents and medical problems that could have been and should have been avoided.

The Sleep Clinic provides diagnosis, treatment recommendations and analyzed reports within 24-72 hours in most instances. Patients with severe conditions may even receive the treatment the day of their testing if orders are received and insurance companies give authorization.

Since we believe in our patients' comfort, in addition to prompt appointments our patients rarely have to wait long to be seen.

The diagnosis and the treatment of sleep disorders requires intensive patient as well as family education. This education along with the support we offer to our patients leads to prompt resolution of problems and improved compliance.

A structured follow up program that is designed based on the patient's needs and response to treatment is routinely implemented to ensure the best outcome for our patients. We encourage our patients, and actually insist, that they call us for any problems as soon as they encounter them. If this cannot be resolved over the telephone, we are always available to see the patients.

The quality assurance program at the Sleep Clinic ensures that we offer the best care for our patients.

Outcome studies at the Sleep Clinic have shown a compliance rate upwards of 90% which exceeds the national average.

Diagnosis and care of sleep apnea, if not proper can have major health consequences. Employers, insurance companies, referring physicians an most importantly our patients have a vested interest in a good and successful outcome. This ensures improved health, reduced costs for medical care, improved productivity, and reduced risk of liability.

The Sleep Clinic supplies physicians’ offices with patient and professional educational materials on sleep disorders. Screening questionnaires are also provided to medical offices without charge. This helps save valuable time while increasing the rate of identification of patients who need treatment for these potentially serious but often overlooked disorders. We believe prevention and early treatment of sleep disorders are essential for quality health and a good life.

We also offer free educational programs to industry, physicians and their office staff, and to the public. The Medical Director or any of our staff are always available to discuss issues and help resolve them.

The Sleep Clinic is our area's information resource on sleep medicine for the media. Requests for information from newspapers, radio and Television are regularly received.

about the sleep clinic

The Sleep Clinic is the first & only private comprehensive accredited sleep center in the Ark-La-Tex Area

AT THE SLEEP CLINIC SLEEP MEDICINE IS A CLINICAL ART.

THE SLEEP CLINIC PROVIDES A FULLTIME, EXPERIENCED MEDICAL DIRECTOR BOARD CERTIFIED IN SLEEP MEDICINE.

THE SLEEP CLINIC IS STAFFED BY REGISTERED TECHNOLOGISTS.

THE SLEEP CLINIC USES STATE OF THE ART DIAGNOSTIC AND CUTTING EDGE THERAPEUTIC TECHNOLOGY.

THE SLEEP CLINIC PROVIDES PROMPT REPORTING AND TREATMENT.

THE SLEEP CLINIC PROVIDES INTENSE PATIENT EDUCATION AND FOLLOW UP.

THE SLEEP CLINIC OFFERS A CAREFULLY DESIGNED COMFORTABLE SETTING.

THE SLEEP CLINIC HAS A STRINGENT QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM.

THE SLEEP CLINIC IS THE SLEEP RESOURCE FOR OUR AREA.

THE SLEEP CLINIC PARTICIPATES IN MOST INSURANCE PLANS.