Sleep Medicine Consultants

Sleep Medicine in Austin, San Antonio, and Central Texas

Sleep Medicine Consultants is a sleep medicine center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) serving patients in Austin, Georgetown, San Antonio, and the rest of the Central Texas region. The practice operates entirely virtually: consultations are conducted via telemedicine with sleep medicine board-certified specialists, with no commutes or waiting rooms, and home sleep studies are also offered.

The center was founded in 2001 by Dr. John Hudson, with a sleep testing facility designed to go beyond obstructive sleep apnea and comprehensively address the full range of sleep disorders. In 2022, the practice transitioned to Bhavim Desai, MD, board-certified in Family Medicine and Sleep Medicine.

Disorders and Clinical Services

The team of specialists diagnoses and treats the following conditions:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
• Insomnia and Sleep Deprivation
• Snoring and Fatigue
• Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
• Hypersomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Parasomnias
• Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Behavioral Sleep Disorders

Diagnostics and Available Treatments

The practice offers sleep studies as a first step toward identifying the appropriate treatment. Therapeutic and follow-up options listed in its catalog include CPAP, remote patient monitoring, oral appliance therapy and mandibular advancement devices, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, and Inspire® hypoglossal nerve stimulation for sleep apnea.

It also conducts sleep studies for commercial drivers and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

Virtual Care and Coverage

The entire practice is virtual, with telemedicine appointments and home sleep studies available to patients throughout Texas. The main office is located in Austin, with a second location in San Antonio. The website provides patients with information on insurance, forms, referrals, and a patient portal.

Warning Signs They Address

The center lists among the signs that prompt a consultation: loud snoring or pauses in breathing during sleep, constant fatigue or brain fog upon waking after a full night's sleep, difficulty falling or staying asleep with frequent awakenings, and daytime sleepiness or low energy.

Locations

Austin Location: 5929 Balcones Dr. #303 Austin, TX 78731 · Phone: (512) 420-9900

San Antonio Location: 4114 Pond Hill Road, Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78231 · Phone: (210) 742-6682