Dixie Sleep Disorders Center Gets Re-Accreditation

If you are sleepless and in southern Utah, you may want to visit the Intermountain Dixie Regional Sleep Disorders Center recently reaccredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Accreditation requires a rigorous evaluation and inspection process to insure that a sleep center meets the highest standards of excellence in proficient care. Many insurance plans require their patients to be seen at accredited center.

Dr. Kirk Watkins, board-certified in Sleep Medicine, and Mark Boyer, nurse practitioner, have a knowledgeable staff and more than a decade of expertise in sleep medicine. 

“Most of us have trouble sleeping from time to time,” said Dr. Watkins. “But those with chronic sleep disorders are at risk for serious complications, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, automobile and other types of accidents, trouble at work, and strained relationships. Sleep disorders don’t just affect the patient.”

Dr. Watkins says there are many available treatments. “In fact, the thing I like best about my job is that the vast majority of my patients actually get better.”

One common misconception is that all sleep disorders can be traced to obstructive sleep apnea. “There are a number of different conditions that can cause chronic sleep disturbance,” he said, “including things like restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, and insomnia.” The Sleep Disorders Center is equipped to diagnose and treat all types of sleep disorders.

The Sleep Disorders Clinic is located in the Health and Performance building, on the east side of the hospital’s River Road Campus.