Question:
How does one go about getting a sleep study?

I have an initial consultation with a surgeon on May 22. How does one go about getting a sleep study done? I have had VERY poor sleep for the past 4-5 years. Would the surgeon set me up or do I need to do it myself?    — Katy J. (posted on May 14, 2002)

May 13, 2002
Hi. To get my sleep study done, I needed a referral from my PCP. Many hospitals have a sleep center and you just call and make an appointment. Call your hospital and see if it can be done there. Good Luck.
   — Sarah K.

May 13, 2002
I would think your surgeon would order this test for you. Just make sure you tell him/her of your sleep problems. My surgeon ordered my study from a place in San Diego called Sleep Data, Inc. The cost was $750.00. They federal expressed the machine to me the next day. I did the test and then returned it to them with the pre-paid label they gave me.
   — Jennifer A.

May 13, 2002
I have had several sleep studies done and they have always been initiated by my PCP. If you are not getting quality sleep he will order a study. Good luck- you will not believe how good you are going to feel when you get that first good night's sleep.
   — Michael N.

May 14, 2002
It depends on your insurance. If you have an HMO, you will need to see your PCP. If you have a PPO, you may be able to go directly to a sleep center or a pulmonologist. Your surgeon will be able to recomend someone if you are unsure where to go.
   — Amber L.