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What type of doctor should you see to be tests for sleep apnea?
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Your regular Dr: While the specialists in sleep medicine handle really tough cases and read sleep studies your regular dr can order the tests.
Answered 10/16/2020
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Depends: Most mds can refer you to a sleep center for a sleep test. Very easy to be ordered.
Answered 12/26/2016
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MD: Start with your regular MD. Some also evaluate/treat sleep patients. Otherwise, he/she will refer. Other docs who specialize in sleep disorders include neurologists, pulmonary specialists and dentists who treat sleep disorders.
Answered 12/26/2016
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