Health Professional Office Space Available in Evanston

April 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Northshore Sleep MedicineNewly remodeled office space is now available exclusively for qualified medical and/or behavioral health professionals at Northshore Sleep Medicine, 3451 Church Street.

As our physicians focus on sleep medicine exclusively, we would welcome the addition of another health professional to the building. Come see our beautiful, newly renovated office space, perfect for physicians, nutritionists/dieticians, psychologists, chiropractors and other licensed health care practitioners.

Located in a quiet neighborhood in Evanston, Illinois, near Skokie, Northshore Sleep Medicine is convenient to Chicago and the northern suburbs. Physician owned and operated, this private medical facility is designed completely for patient convenience and comfort. Free parking to the rear of the single-story building is well-lit, while the building and the surrounding neighborhood feels quite safe. Most importantly, because we are a free-standing medical center, there are none of the hassles of a hospital setting.

Northshore Sleep MedicineYour lease can include the following amenities:

  • Private treatment room for your practice with comfortable waiting area for clients and patients.
  • Use of our friendly administrative staff.
  • Private voicemail extension on the phone system.
  • Access to fax machine and copier.
  • Use of a communal kitchen area.
  • Janitorial services.
  • Free parking.
  • Separate storage space for extra equipment and supplies.
  • Opportunity for referrals and collaboration as appropriate.

The office/treatment rooms can be customized to meet your needs. Affordable monthly leases are available and the terms and amount of lease are negotiable. Interested parties should be fully licensed, HIPAA-compliant professionals.

Contact Giulia Alexandru at 847-674-3600 ext 211 or to learn more, schedule a tour of the space and learn more about the benefits of working at our center.

See photos and more information about Northshore Sleep Medicine.

 

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Happy Holidays from Northshore Sleep Medicine

December 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Northshore Sleep Holiday PartyWishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season!

Our Northshore Sleep Medicine team celebrated in a colorful way. Thanks to Brunswick Bowling in Niles for such a fun day on the lanes. While we’re not quite sure if the day-glo style helped anyone’s game, even the kids loved every minute of it. See more of our snapshots on our Facebook page >>

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Why Do We Sleep?

August 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment

sleeping boyIn the field of sleep medicine one would always ask “Why do we sleep?” And “If we don’t sleep, what would happen?” Well, we don’t have the answer to the first question yet, although there is a lot of research trying to find the answer. Regarding the second question personal experience tells us that if we don’t sleep one night, we suffer the consequences the next day; one feels sleepy, fatigued, irritable, tired, unmotivated, etc. Each one of us can generate a long list of symptoms that we are all familiar with. So why do we feel that way or why do we sleep so we can avoid the symptoms of sleep deprivation?

Research on rodents has shown that if rats are forced to stay awake long enough they will eventually die, usually in a matter of weeks. The same fatal ending does not happen to humans because the human brain will manage to get brief periods of sleep despite attempted continuous wakefulness. This observation clearly tells us that sleep is very important to our health. Many theories were put forth to explain the above phenomenon including: the need for restoration, adaptation, growth, memory? But the simple answer is we just don’t know exactly why we need to sleep.

Like every other field in medicine there is a limit to what we know and we continue to study sleep hoping that one day we will have the answer. Meanwhile it is good to keep in mind what Thomas Dekker said: “Sleep is the golden chain that binds health and our bodies together”.

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A Trip to A Sleep Specialist Can Save Your Life

August 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment

an apple a dayAs with any typical day for a sleep clinic, a patient was referred to me to evaluate her for insomnia. After my extensive  evaluation of her, I listened to her carotid arteries and heard bruit. “Bruit” is a noisy blood flow suggestive of narrowing of an artery. I asked her if her carotid artery was known to be narrowed or “clogged up”. She said, “No.” So I urged her to make an appointment with her primary care physician right away for further evaluation. He ordered an ultrasound of the carotid arteries which also suggested that she has carotid artery stenosis (which means narrow blood vessel). An angiogram was performed later, being the ultimate test for the assessment of this condition. The angiogram confirmed the presence of severe Carotid Artery Stenosis. The standard treatment for severe stenosis is surgery.

So this patient who went to see a sleep doctor ended up having carotid surgery. She went ahead with the surgery and afterwards called to thank me for making the diagnosis before she had  symptoms or complications from Carotid Artery Stenosis. The initial symptom could have led to a transient ischemic attack or stroke. I have not seen her in a long time because her insomnia did not require further intervention. But her trip to see me saved her from a possible disabling stroke or even death.

I learned a lot from this event. One lesson in particular is that a physician should look out for the health of his or her patient even if it is something unrelated to one’s specialty.

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Kids Need Sleep

March 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Child Sleep ProblemsNorthshore Sleep Medicine is dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of child sleep problems, including all major sleep disorders in children and adolescents.

Do you know if your child is getting good sleep?

  • Is your child or teenager showing signs of having trouble getting or staying asleep?
  • Has your child been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD but the treatment protocols don’t seem to work?

Even changes in energy level or school reports can be connected to sleep issues. Find out if helping them sleep better will improve their health and other aspects of their lives.

Our sleep experts can help. For more information, visit our Kids Need Sleep web site.

Call 847-674-3600 for an appointment and help your child sleep tight and stay healthy.

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Sleep Health Services

February 25, 2014 By 1 Comment

Nortshore Sleep study bedroom

The sleep experts at Northshore Sleep Medicine are dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of all major sleep disorders in adults and children.

Suffering from sleep problems?

  • Do you struggle with insomnia?
  • Do you suspect you have sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep?
  • Is your child or teenager showing signs of having trouble getting or staying asleep?

Our expert sleep doctors can help. Call 847-674-3600 to book your appointment. Get the help you need to get the sleep you deserve. Learn more about our Sleep Health Services.

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