Has anyone worked in Sleep Medicine?

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Hello, I’m considering a position in sleep medicine. Can anyone tell me what a typical day looks like and if it is feasible to see 16 patients per day? Also what is the typical pay for a specialty position like this? I looked on Glassdoor and it gives a range between $110,000 and $159,000 for VA. I just want to get input from someone who works in sleep.

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Specializes in ICU, CCU.

Did you find more information on this? I am also interested in Sleep Medicine.

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Specializes in Cardiac, Home Health, Primary Care.

I know I'm a little late to the party here but are there any specific questions you have?

I've worked sleep medicine the last few years and enjoy it more than I thought. In my clinics it is mostly ordering sleep studies (or other testing I deem necessary) and managing PAP therapy and sleep apnea (obstructive, central, complex). I have a few true insomnia patients. Some hypersomnia as well as narcolepsy too. But probably 90% is sleep apnea and PAP therapy.

It gets a little redundant but once you get a flow you're good. Every now and then you get a little wrench thrown in but not often.

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23 hours ago, anh06005 said:

I know I'm a little late to the party here but are there any specific questions you have?

I've worked sleep medicine the last few years and enjoy it more than I thought. In my clinics it is mostly ordering sleep studies (or other testing I deem necessary) and managing PAP therapy and sleep apnea (obstructive, central, complex). I have a few true insomnia patients. Some hypersomnia as well as narcolepsy too. But probably 90% is sleep apnea and PAP therapy.

It gets a little redundant but once you get a flow you're good. Every now and then you get a little wrench thrown in but not often.

I sent you a PM!

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Thank you! I’m not sure how to check a DM on here. Do you work in a specialty like neurology and sleep medicine combined or just a sleep medicine practice? As far as redundancy, sometimes that’s what I want. 

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3 hours ago, dncc said:

Thank you! I’m not sure how to check a DM on here. Do you work in a specialty like neurology and sleep medicine combined or just a sleep medicine practice? As far as redundancy, sometimes that’s what I want. 

I work strictly sleep medicine. I have positions in 2 different offices. In one my collaborative physicians are neurology and sleep and in the other pulmonology and sleep. But I just see sleep patients.

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