Somnus Sleep Center in Waldorf Receives Program Accreditation

    WALDORF, MD, April 10, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Somnus Sleep Center in Waldorf Maryland recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

"The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Somnus Sleep Center on meeting the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a sleep disorders center," said Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, AASM president. "Somnus Sleep Center is an important resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientific value in addition to the highest quality care for patients suffering from sleep disorders."

As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers, the AASM is dedicated to setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine health care, education and research.

"We are proud to have achieved AASM accreditation and look forward to continuing to provide the high standards and progressive treatments our sleep center patients have come to expect from us" states board certified sleep medicine physician Jay Gonchigar, MD.

This state-of-the-art facility is designed for both diagnosis and treatment of chronic sleep disorders including; obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), narcolepsy, restless sleep, parasomnia, insomnia and other sleep related conditions.

To receive accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. These standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality assurance

Open 5 days a week, and welcoming new patients Somnus Sleep Center personalizes treatments to help patients return to a productive lifestyle free from disrupted sleep. Directed by Jay Gonchigar, MD, SOMNUS SLEEP CENTER is located at 3581 Old Washington Road, Suite E, Waldorf, MD 20602. For inquires or to make an appointment call 301 638-5500 or visit www.SomnusSleepCenter.com

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