A department of Riverside Regional Medical Center
Riverside Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists Newport News, a department of Riverside Regional Medical Center, offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in patients, ages 14 and older. Whether you need a daytime examination or night time sleep study, our center provides expert testing, monitoring, and evaluation by board-certified sleep medicine physicians.
Our sleep medicine director
Our providers
Sleep Center supervisor
- Tara Kerr, RRT, RPSGT
What to expect
Your first call to us will be answered by our friendly staff, who will gather some initial information and set up a convenient appointment time for a consultation with a sleep disorders specialist.
If we determine a sleep study is recommended, our staff will provide you with information about what to expect and address any questions or concerns you may have.
Accreditation
Our Newport News center is one of the only Peninsula centers accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Our AASM accreditation means we have met the strictest national standards for providing sleep medicine diagnosis and treatment:
- Our center is directed by a certified sleep physician, who has had additional and ongoing training in the science of sleep medicine.
- When you participate in a sleep study, you can rest assured we meet the highest national standards of privacy, comfort and security.
- Our physicians and staff regularly receive additional training and education on current technologies and procedures.
Many insurance companies now require that your sleep study be conducted in an accredited facility.
Doctor's referral
We require a referral from your primary care provider or other physician for a consultation or sleep study. Call your primary care doctor and request a referral to the Riverside Pulmonary & Sleep Center in Newport News.
Ages
We treat age 14 and older.
Insurance
We accept most insurances. Call our center for insurance confirmation or visit Insurance We Accept. We also accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
What to bring on your first visit
You should bring your insurance card and a photo I.D. Our office may also provide you with a sleep questionnaire for you to fill out and bring to your appointment.