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Sleep Clinic Visit

Patient Information

The Sleep Clinic operates within the Firestone Unit located on Level 1 of the Juravinski Innovation Tower of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. The clinic is staffed by three physicians with a special interest in sleep disorders medicine: Dr. David Higgins, B.Sc., MB, MRCP(I), FRCP, ABSM, (Medical Director), Dr. A. C. Peter Powles MB, ChB, FRACP, FRCP(C), ABSM., and Dr. Parameswaran Nair MBBS, MNAMS, MD, PhD, FRCP, FCCP.

You will have a consultation with a sleep physician who will interview you about your sleep habits, symptoms, and difficulties. You may also have some breathing and/or blood tests and sometimes a chest X-ray depending on the physician's evaluation. The initial clinic visit may take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes. If the physician feels it necessary you may also have an appointment booked for an over-night assessment in the Sleep Lab.

CONTACT NUMBERS:

Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health: (905) 521-6000
Sleep Assessment Booking Desk: (905) 522-1155 ext. 34979
Dr. Higgins' Office: (905) 522-1155 ext. 33960
Dr. Powles' Office: (905) 522-1155, ext. 34299
Dr. Nair's Office: (905) 522-1155, ext. 34979

WHAT TO BRING TO THE SLEEP CLINIC:

• Health card
• List of medications
• Sleeping partner (if available)