Welcome to the Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana

 

*   About the Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana                                      

*   What to expect from a visit at the Sleep Disorder Center

*   What patients say about their experience at the Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana       

*   A.W.A.K.E.                

*   Career Opportunities                                                   

*   Notice of Privacy Practices                                                      

About the Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana

The Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana is a state of the art sleep center, and the only nationally accredited sleep lab in the Southwest Louisiana area.  Our accreditation is through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

 

The Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana was established and began operation on March 1, 2000.   Dr. Jana P. Kaimal, founder and Medical Director of the Sleep Center, is the only Board Certified Sleep Specialist in Southwest Louisiana.  In February of 2006, Kenneth Gary, Nurse Practitioner, was added to the team.  In June of 2007, Michelle Zimmerman, NP, returned to practice with Dr. Kaimal after a short period in Nashville, TN where she practiced sleep medicine at Vanderbilt University.  Beginning July 8, 2008, Dr. Phillip Conner will begin his sleep fellowship under the direction of Dr. Kaimal.

 

The Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana specializes in the diagnosis and management of many sleep disorders such as Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome, Shift worker’s Sleep Disorder, Insomnia and Narcolepsy.    

 

Our trained and registered Sleep Technologists perform between 4 and 8 sleep studies a night, as well as some daytime testing.  As an added convenience to our qualified patients, in 2003 we added a CPAP Director to focus on the set up and initiation of CPAP therapy for those patients needing treatment for sleep apnea.

                       

In October of 2003, after undergoing a site visit and survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, we were proud to receive our 5-year reaccredidation.  We are currently in preparation for another reaccredidation.

 

In March 2007 we proudly opened our first satellite location at 217 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Suite 102 in Moss Bluff, Louisiana.  Our newest lab in Jennings, Louisiana opened in August of 2007.

 

 

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What to expect from a visit at the Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana

 

                                                                       

 

We provide the best care to our patients as well as excellent customer satisfaction.  We strive to make all patients visits to our office and/or sleep lab a comfortable and unique experience.

 

We offer four very comfortable sleep rooms with separate lavatory facilities for each patient.  In early 2006, we re-decorated each room to make them as comfortable as the bedroom that you have in your home.  We provide a television for your entertainment as well as breakfast coupons and a local newspaper upon waking.

 

Each patient is asked to complete a short survey when leaving the facility to ensure that we exceeded their satisfaction.  

 

 

 

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What patients say about their experience at the Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana

 

“Thank you for making me feel important to you all.  It is rare now days to be surrounded by truly giving people at an office visit.” – Helen Mays, April 2004

 

“Overall good experience.  (I) would recommend any of my friends & family to the clinic.  Dr. Kaimal & staff do an excellent job & I felt very comfortable during both of my visits” – Mark Duplechain, August 2006

 

“Staff shows experience and quality.” – Bryan Hollingsworth, August 2006

 

“It is wonderful to have people who are so easy to speak with and eager to assist in anyway they can.  Dr. Kaimal is a darling and very helpful and knowledgeable in sleep disorders.  He and his staff take time to listen and answer questions.  They take time for me as a patient and as a person and helpful in everyway. Thank y’all!” – Anonymous, April 2004

 

“It was a completely relaxing and comfortable experience.” – Margaret Slaydon, March 2004

 

“The atmosphere is great & the staff are very friendly & make you feel at home.  I appreciate Melissa’s kindness.” – Johnathon, August 2006

 

                 

 

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A.W.A.K.E.

ALERT, WELL AND KEEPING ENERGETIC is a monthly support for our patients as well as an educational meeting for the general public pursuing information related to sleep.  The meetings consist of a guest speaker, information on sleep, tours of the sleep lab, door prizes, free refreshments and a good time.

 

Please contact our office for the next scheduled AWAKE group meeting.

 

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Career Opportunities

 

We currently have no openings at this time.

Notice of Privacy Practices

 

Our Notice of Privacy Practices is available to all patients and visitors upon visitation of our facility.

 

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4820 Lake Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605

 

217 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Suite 102, Moss Bluff, Louisiana  70611

 

422 Kade Drive, Suite 2, Jennings, LA  70546

 

Telephone: (337) 310-REST (7378) or 1(877) 597-REST (7378)

Fax: (337) 310-7382

 

 

Last revised: Date 7/2/08