Sleep medicine consultation
Physician evaluation of your history, symptoms and risk before any testing is ordered.
Board certified sleep physicians
Find out why you are still tired
Most patients start with a home test they sleep through in their own bed, and have results back within a week rather than a month.
12 yrsin Grand Rapids
7 daysto results
6 bedsin our sleep lab
Hometesting for most patients
Testing and treatment
From first consult through long term follow up
We diagnose and treat in one place, so a positive test does not mean starting over somewhere else.
Home sleep apnea test
A small device you take home for one or two nights, scored by our physicians.
In lab polysomnogram
Overnight study in a private room for complex cases, seizures or suspected narcolepsy.
CPAP setup and mask fitting
Machine setup, mask trial across several styles and pressure titration by remote data.
CPAP follow up and data review
We read your machine data and fix leaks, pressure and comfort problems instead of guessing.
Insomnia treatment program
Six session cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, the first line treatment before medication.
About the clinic
Physician run, not equipment driven
Northgate is staffed by board certified sleep medicine physicians who read every study themselves. We are not owned by a CPAP supplier, so when a test is negative we say so and look for the real cause. Roughly a third of the patients who come to us convinced they have apnea turn out to have something else entirely.
•Physicians board certified in sleep medicine
•Accredited six bed sleep laboratory on site
•Most commercial plans and Medicare accepted
•CPAP data reviewed remotely so problems get caught early
Reviews
Patient experiences
“I did the home test on a Tuesday and had a diagnosis and a machine within two weeks. I had put this off for six years.”
Craig H., Home sleep test
“Third mask was the one. They did not just hand me a box and wish me luck like the supply company did.”
Yvette S., CPAP fitting
FAQ
About sleep testing
Do I have to sleep in a lab?
Usually not. For suspected obstructive sleep apnea in an otherwise healthy adult, a home test in your own bed is accurate and far more comfortable. In lab studies are reserved for complex cases, suspected narcolepsy, significant heart or lung disease, or when a home test is inconclusive.
How long until I get results?
Home tests are typically scored and reviewed by a physician within seven days, and we call you with the result rather than making you wait for an appointment. In lab studies take about ten days because there is far more data to score.
Is this covered by insurance?
Most commercial plans and Medicare cover sleep testing when there is a documented clinical reason, which is part of why we start with a consultation. Many plans require prior authorization, which our staff handles. We give you a cost estimate before scheduling any test.
I tried CPAP before and hated it. Now what?
Tell us what specifically went wrong, because most failures come down to a fixable mask leak, pressure that ramps wrong, or dry air. Alternatives exist too, including oral appliances for mild to moderate apnea, positional therapy and in some cases surgical referral.
Contact
Start with a screener
Take our two minute questionnaire or call the clinic, and we will tell you whether an evaluation makes sense.
Phone(616) 555-0148
Address4210 East Beltline Avenue NE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HoursClinic Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, in lab studies nightly
AreaGrand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Holland, Grand Haven