Refer a patient

How do you refer a patient?

• Fax: (877) 569-2885. Send the referral and notes to this number.
• Phone: (512) 931-1575, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Patients: Patients can also pre-register online. We will contact them to set up the visit.

What should you send?

1. Patient demographics: name, date of birth, address, phone number and insurance.

2. Reason for referral. Check one or more:

Print this list or copy it onto your referral, then fax it to (877) 569-2885.

What sleep tests and care do we offer?

• Sleep consult: Dr. Patel sees the patient and picks the right test.
• In-lab sleep study: Overnight polysomnography (PSG) in our sleep lab, including split-night studies.
• Home sleep apnea test: For adults likely to have sleep apnea. Worn for up to 3 nights; pickup at the clinic or mailed for a fee.
• CPAP titration: A night in the lab to set the right pressure.
• MSLT and MWT: Daytime tests for narcolepsy and strong daytime sleepiness.
• PAP care and DME: CPAP and BiPAP setup, follow-up, and help with equipment orders and supplies.
• Children: Pediatric referrals are welcome, including infants and children with complex medical needs.

What comes back to you?

• A scored study.
• A physician interpretation.
• A clear recommendation you can act on.
• A call with Dr. Patel for complex cases. Just ask.

Severe symptoms, safety-sensitive jobs and patients before surgery can be seen sooner. Tell us when you refer.

When should you refer?

• Habitual snoring: in a child or an adult, most nights.
• Witnessed apneas: breathing pauses that someone sees.
• Resistant hypertension: blood pressure that won't come down with medicine.
• Atrial fibrillation: sleep apnea can make rhythm control harder.
• Daytime sleepiness: especially when it affects driving, work safety or school.
• Before surgery: when sleep apnea is suspected.
• Trouble with CPAP: a second look at mask, pressure or diagnosis.

See all sleep studies and sleep apnea care.