Sleep Center

Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call 713.798.3300

An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, including snoring, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs and insomnia. The impact of these sleep disturbances on the health and welfare of our society is enormous.

While the majority of sufferers remain undiagnosed, the good news is most sleep disorders can be effectively treated.

The BCM Sleep Center offers one of the Southwest’s most comprehensive, state-of-the-art sleep medicine programs. Our renowned team of physicians includes one of only 75 doctors worldwide – and the only one in the state of Texas – certified in Behavorial Sleep Medicine by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Why BCM Sleep Center?

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Who can benefit?

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Patients who may benefit from our comprehensive evaluations include those with:

Sleep, Without Pills

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Two of the most common sleep disorders seen in clinical practice today are insomnia and sleep apnea. Treatment of both requires highly specialized expertise, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s recommended first-line treatment for insomnia.

BCM Sleep Center is one of the few sleep centers in the country offering expertise and experience with this unique treatment option. Our proven experience with CBT offers patients an opportunity to achieve long-term improvements in their sleep without the use of medications.

Improving CPAP Therapy

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. Unfortunately, after making the initial investment, many patients have difficulty adjusting to the CPAP equipment and stop using it.

At BCM Sleep Center, we offer unique expertise to improve CPAP compliance. Our comprehensive desensitization program helps patients use CPAP more effectively, alleviating snoring and sleep apnea. In addition, we offer patients direct access to Baylor College of Medicine’s world-renowned experts in allied health fields such as ENT, bariatric surgery, neurology and oromaxillofacial surgery, to address underlying health conditions.

 

Meet Our Team

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BCM Sleep Center is part of the section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. The section has seven faculty members who are all Board certified in Sleep Medicine. As Baylor College of Medicine faculty members, our physicians serve multiple roles as researchers, educators and clinicians, combined. They offer firsthand knowledge of the latest advancements in sleep medicine and the ability to translate those advancements into better treatment for their patients.

Our specialists include:

Pulmonary Faculty

Shyam Subramanian, MD, DABSM, FCCP, an assistant professor of Medicine in the department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine and Medical Director of the BCM Sleep Center at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also the director for Sleep Services for the Baylor College of Medicine, as well as the medical director for the HCHD Sleep Center. He is a site visitor for the AASM accreditation program. Dr. Subramanian is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. He specializes in sleep disorders, critical care and pulmonary disease, with research interests in respiratory control and sleep disorders. He has published extensively in the field of sleep medicine and has given numerous talks and conducted CMEs on sleep-related topics.

Dr. Subramanian earned his medical degree from Bombay University, Mumbai, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in pulmonary,critical care and Sleep Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Charlie Lan, MD, DABSM, Asst Professor of Medicine

Kanta Velamuri, MD, DABSM, Asst Professor of Medicine

Philip Alapat, MD, DABSM, Asst. Professor of Medicine

Antara Mallampalli, MD, DABSM, Asst. Professor of Medicine

Behavioral Therapy

Mary Rose, PsyD, CBSM, a clinical psychologist credentialed by the American Board of Sleep Medicine in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, with special expertise in dealing with psychological issues related to sleep. Dr. Rose is one of only 75 doctors worldwide with this certification, and the only one in Houston.

Dental Sleep Medicine

Stephen Beuhler, MD, is a dentist specializing in oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea. He is the only expert in this field in Houston who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Why BCM?

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Baylor College of Medicine is an internationally respected medical and research center known for excellence in education, research and patient care. For 2007, U.S. News & World Report ranked the College 10th overall among the nation's top medical schools for research and 11th for primary care.

Baylor Clinic, our adult outpatient facility, combines multiple specialties under one roof, all collaborating to improve your care and treatment. We offer advanced technologies for faster, more accurate diagnosis and treatment, groundbreaking healthcare based on proven research, and access to the latest clinical trials and discoveries, all within a patient friendly environment designed to make your visit as convenient and stress-free as possible.

Getting Started

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Call BCM Sleep Center today at 713.798.3300 to schedule an appointment. We offer convenient hours with late appointments available.

 

Our Location

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BCM Sleep Center
10019 S.Main St., Suite A-9
Houston TX 77025
713.798.3300
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