Much of what we know about sleep relates to observations of what happens if we do not get enough of it.
Partial sleep deprivation is common. It is associated with increased daytime sleepiness, the body’s attempt to repay the sleep debt This may be associated with decreased social and/or work related performance and increase risk of motor vehicle accident. Sleep deprivation also contributes to reduced cognitive function and mood disturbances.
Services
Over the last 20 years effective treatments for conditions such as snoring and sleep apnoea have become widely available. This has not only led to a vast growth in service provision in this area, but has also led to expansion of services for many other sleep disorders.
The Epworth Freemasons Sleep Unit is under the direction of Dr Darren Mansfield and includes a number of clinicians that provide expertise across a range of sleep disorders for adults and children in the following areas:
- Snoring
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Snoring and Sleep Disorders in Heart Disease and Hypertension
- Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Surgery
- Paediatric Sleep Disorders (0-16 Years)
- Narcolepsy
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Insomnia
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Nightmares and Night Terrors
- Sleep Walking/Talking
- Jet Lag
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Shifts on Body Clock
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Trials and Education Clinic
- Dietician Services
- Sleep Apnoea
Making an appointment
Please note, you will need a referral from your General Practitioner (GP).
To make an appointment to see one of our Sleep Specialists, please contact the Epworth Sleep Centre Consulting Rooms on
Phone 03 9419 5113
Office hours 9am – 5pm
23 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne
For further information please visit the Sleep Centre website.
Director
Dr Darren Mansfield 03 9427 1849
Sleep Laboratory Manager
Kathryn Stevens 03 9426 6294