Sleep Testing 

When you have trouble sleeping, the problem might be temporary, or it could be something more serious. If you consistently have trouble sleeping, you may suffer from a sleep disorder that can only be diagnosed through a sleep study.

Common sleep disorders include:

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Narcolepsy
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • REM Behaviour Disorder
  • Sleepwalking

What is a sleep study?

If you're experiencing trouble sleeping, a conversation with your Primary Care Provider is a great first step. They can help determine whether your symptoms may warrant a sleep study. If a sleep study is recommended, your provider will coordinate with Dr. Steven Zorn at Iowa Sleep. A convenient, at-home sleep study kit will be mailed directly to you. This portable device monitors important sleep-related functions, including your heart rate, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, brain activity, muscle movement, and body position throughout the night. Once completed, the data is sent to Dr. Zorn for analysis. He will review the results, assess any sleep disorders and recommend appropriate treatment options tailored to your needs.

Symptoms of a sleep disorder

Many times, it's not the sufferer who notices they have a sleep disorder, but their partner who notices disturbances during their sleep. If you or your partner experiences these symptoms, a sleep study may be able to help.

Adult symptoms include:

  • Snoring
  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Diabetes
  • Leg cramps
  • Frequent awakenings
  • Irritability
  • Loss of libido
  • Depression  

Steven Zorn, M.D.

Dr. Steven Zorn is the founder of Iowa Sleep and is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, as well as Pulmonary Medicine and Internal Medicine.  A graduate from the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Zorn completed his internal medicine residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.  As a Pulmonary Fellow at Yale University Medical School, he received a NIH research fellowship award.

With over 25 years of experience in sleep medicine & treatment, Dr. Zorn's philosophy is that every patient should know as much as possible about their sleep condition.  Information and understanding always improves outcomes.