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Sleep Center - 607-547-6979

Sleep is described as a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended. We often worry about the quality of our sleep if our sleep patterns are affecting our functioning during the wakeful part of the day. If you or someone you care about has a sleep disorder, or you suspect one, you may want to make an appointment with one of our sleep specialists at Basssett's Sleep Disorders Center. We're here to help you get back to a good night's rest!

Sleep Lab Opens at Bassett Hospital of Scoharie County
A new Sleep Lab for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders has opened at Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County. The lab, located on BHSC's upper level, next to the Ambulatory Care Center, boasts a comfortable four-bed unit staffed by an experienced technician, patient access specialist and a secretary. Two Tuesdays a month, Michael Bauer, M.D., a board certified pulmonary specialist and a diplomate of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, will see patients with sleep disorders, many of which require sleep studies. Bassett has offered a complete approach helping people with sleep disorders for more than a decade at the Cooperstown Sleep Lab campus, and it has been accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 1997. Patients do not have to be seen at BHSC to be tested in the BHSC Sleep Lab. For more information about the BHSC or the Cooperstown Sleep Lab, or to call regarding a patient appointment, call the sleep center secretary Nichole Rockwell at 607-547-6979.

Services And Providers
Bassett Healthcare offers a complete approach to diagnosis and treatment of a variety of sleep disorders. Bassett's Sleep Disorders Center, fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 1997, offers the services of two board certified sleep specialists who are also board certified Pulmonologists.

It may be helpful for you to have following general information about sleep disorders.

Testing
Diagnostic testing may be recommended after an initial visit with the sleep specialist.

The Center offers testing six nights per week. Daytime testing is available when appropriate or when required to make a diagnosis.

Testing Environment
The Sleep Center provides motel style rooms, with individual baths, and television.

A complimentary meal is provided. The Center provides diagnostic testing for adults and children. Special needs patients have always been accommodated.

Technical Staff
The technical staff has met national review and has provided testing fully approved by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 1997. The Center has full time secretarial support and can handle most questions or requests for information Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Phone: 607-547-6979. Licensed Respiratory Therapists provide testing. Two staff members hold national credentials in sleep testing. They are called Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.

Services Outside Cooperstown
Sleep disorder patients may make appointments to see one of our sleep physicians in Herkimer or Cobleskill. Phone 607-547-3300 to make an appointment.

Other Services
The Sleep Disorders Center offers special diagnostic testing in additional areas of concern: 

• Overnight Oxygen levels
• Nocturnal Seizure Testing
• Daytime Sleep and Wake Studies
• Initiation and Adjustment of special therapeutic devices (CPAP and BILEVEL )

Services After Diagnostic Testing
The physician will call you with the results of your test. In most cases your study is reviewed the next day. Physicians certified in sleep medicine interpret your study. The Sleep Center will assist you with any recommendations presented to you by your sleep physician.

Special home care arrangements can be made through First Community Care of Bassett, or with another vendor of choice. Your sleep physician will discuss these options with you.

Insurance
The Sleep Center accepts most insurance plans and will secure appropriate insurance authorizations for you. Some insurance may require a referral from your primary care provider prior to your visit with the sleep physician.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Look for us at the American Academy Web site. Go to www.aasmnet.org and click on "Patient Resources."