Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Our sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat sleep disorders in children, including sleep apnea and night terrors.
Pediatric Sleep Disorders

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Sleep medicine services

Sleep problems can affect your child's mood, behavior and even heart health. If your child has trouble sleeping, our world-renowned pediatric sleep medicine experts can help.

We specialize in diagnosing and treating sleep-related issues in children of all ages, including:

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness

  • Gasps or snorts during sleep

  • Loud snoring

  • Night terrors

  • Obstructive sleep apnea

  • Restless sleep

  • Sleepwalking and sleep-talking

Kid-focused sleep studies

Our state-of-the-art sleep labs are among the few in the Bay Area to conduct overnight studies tailored to children. During the study, a pediatric polysomnographer (sleep study specialist) helps your child feel at ease. A parent stays overnight for the study.

Learn more about sleep studies at our Pediatric Sleep Lab Oakland and Pediatric Sleep Lab Mount Zion.

Sleep disorder treatments

Our technologists and sleep medicine specialists review the results and discuss them with you and your child. We work together to create a treatment plan that helps them get more restful sleep.

Your child's care plan may include:

  • Lifestyle changes

  • Supplements

  • Medication

  • Surgery

Coordinated care for sleep disorders

Depending on the cause of your child's sleep issues, they may need follow-up care from other providers. We work closely with pediatric specialists in:

  • Pulmonology

  • Neurology

  • Otolaryngology

  • Plastic surgery

  • Psychiatry

  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery

  • Developmental pediatrics

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    Awards & achievements

    Recognized nationally for excellence, we pair world-class medical expertise with compassionate care to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.
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    • U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals 2026-2027, pulmonology and lung surgery

      One of the nation's best for pulmonology & lung surgery

    • U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals 2026-2027, ranked in 11 specialties

      Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties

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      • Polysomnography
      • Sleep Disorders Therapy
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      Academy of Sleep Medicine

      Accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

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