Clinical Approach to Sleep Complaints
Having a defined clinical approach to sleep complaints means having a comprehensive understanding of sleep medicine.
Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates
Setting the Platinum Standard in Sleep Disorders Medicine.™
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Setting the Platinum Standard in Sleep Disorders Medicine.™
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Questions and Answers About Sleep Dr. Jerald H. Simmons, MD.: Triple-Board Certified in Neurology, Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders Medicine A nationally recognized leader in Sleep Disorders with over 20 years of experience in academic and private settings, Dr. Simmons began his Neurology training at Washington University in St. Louis and…
READ OUR FAQSSleep Disturbances Information
Many situations can cause disturbances in your sleep patterns, and often simple lifestyle changes can dramatically help to improve your sleep quality. But while most people experience occasional periods of sleep disturbance, many others suffer from disorders such as chronic Insomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Sleep Apnea. In these cases, your doctor may recommend that you see a specialist in order to diagnose and treat your disorder.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Breathing through a narrow airway causes a vacuum that pulls on the throat’s soft tissue causing it to vibrate, which creates the snoring sound.
Restless Legs Syndrome
This condition is characterized by uncomfortable, unsettled, restless sensations in the legs or feet usually while lying in bed at night before going to sleep.
Insomnia
Difficulty falling asleep is known as insomnia and can be caused by many different factors.
Parasomnias
Parasomnias refer to a variety of disruptive sleep-related events that occur only or predominantly during the main sleep period.
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Excessive daytime sleppiness is a tendency to sleep at inappropriate times regardless of activity or circumstance.
ADD/ADHD
It has recently become clear that there seems to be an association between sleep disturbances and ADHD in children and adults.
Professional Information
Most people have a primary care physician, particularly with current health care plans. Unfortunately, most of these physicians have not received any training on identifying or treating sleep problems. If the physician were to add just a few screening questions related to sleep to their routine screening assessment, millions of Americans would be guided into a systematic pathway which could improve their sleep ills.
REM Behavior Disorders Research
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a sleep disorder in which a patient will physically act out their dreams unknowingly while asleep.
Diagnostic Sleep Testing
Snoring and sleep apnea are extremely common, and patients with these conditions require proper evaluation through diagnostic sleep testing.
Nocturnal Bruxism
Involuntary grinding and clenching teeth at night, known as Nocturnal Bruxism. CSMA can help you resolve this issue and sleep soundly.
Sleep Atlas
The Sleep Atlas sleep resources helps to identify a sleep complaint and define possible treatment options and courses of action.
Professional Resource Library
To help you develop a full understand of sleep medicine and clinical diagnostics, CSMA has developed a Professional Resource Library.
CSMA Team
Meet the CSMA TeamThe CSMA Team is focused on assisting our patients and helping them to improve their quality of sleep and overall health. Our team is available to assist you in one of our four locations or via telemedicine.
Jerald H. Simmons, M.D.
About Dr. Simmons:
Jerald H. Simmons, M.D. is Triple Board-Certified in Neurology, Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine. A graduate of Ohio State University, he did his Neurology residency at Washington University, Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Stanford University and Epilepsy Fellowship at University of California. He began his professional career as Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCLA while co-directing the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center and directing the Clinical Neuro-physiology lab at Olive View UCLA Medical Center. While there he trained Fellows, taught residents and medical students.
In 1999 he was recruited to the Houston area by the Sadler Clinic where he established his sleep disorders practices and continued to conduct clinical research. In 2006 he founded and continues to direct Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates, providing clinical services to patients from infants to elderly.
Education continues to be an important aspect of his career, having trained medical students, residents and fellows in sleep medicine. In 2004 he established the Sleep Education Consortium, a 501c3 non-profit organization that holds continuing education conferences with a mission to enhance the knowledge of healthcare professions on sleep disorders. He has been a leader in enhancing the collaboration between medical and dental fields, implementing new approaches that enhance patient care.
New areas of focus include the assessment and management of individuals suffering from head injuries. He is leading up an effort that will hopefully provide new improved aspects to the care of these patients.
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Upcoming Sleep Education Events
The Sleep Education Consortium, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for medical professionals and the general public on sleep and sleep disorders. The SEC provides educational programs for the general public through community lectures, websites and digital multimedia, as well as professional education for dentists and physicians through continuing medical education conferences.
2024 Medical Sleep Conference
The two-day comprehensive conference course structure is tailored to provide medical professionals with the essentials you need to identify when a sleep disorder may be affecting your patient.
2024 Dental Sleep Conference
The three-day comprehensive conference course structure is tailored to provide dental professionals with the essentials to you need to build your dental practice in this evolving area of sleep and airway dentistry.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Our patients are of paramount importance to every member of the CSMA Team. Here are just a few things some of our patients are saying about us!
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- Julie Bernabe-SamoroAll of them are so friendly and very helpful. I have been their patient for 10 years and they help me with my sleep apnea! My supplies are always in time and they are always there when I need them. You can trust them with your sleep disorders! Like me, I can not sleep with out them! I highly recommend their specialties! Don’t hesitate to ask for their help.
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- Janice SchrammMaggie has gone out of her way to help me get the medicine I need and to be able to figure out my sleep issues. She is very knowledgeable and thorough. I would highly recommended her!
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They have taken good care of me for several years. Very knowledgeable, professional, and easy to talk to.
- Charles Muchmore -Harvard University
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The staff at Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates are professional and very pleasant to work with.
- Kathy Warren -Cambridge University
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- Kathy Hudson -Caspian UniversityCSMA helped to diagnose my narcolepsy which answered many questions I had regarding my health. They also monitor my sleep apnea. The medical professionals there take good care of me. ML is also very patient with me. ‘Nuff said!
Latest From Our Blog
Sleep is a cornerstone of our daily lives, impacting everything from our mood to our physical health. But with so many factors affecting our ability to rest well,
it’s no wonder sleep can sometimes feel like a mystery. The CSMA blog offers educational and shared information for both patients and clinicians.
Our goal is to provide you with relevant research, medical insights, and sleep support techniques to help enhance your sleep care and overall health.
CSMA Sleep Partners
The CSMA works closely with top medical and educational sleep experts to ensure we are always learning and sharing to improve global sleep medicine knowledge.
