Sleep/Wake Disorders Center - UAB Medicine
Sleep Medicine • Birmingham, AL • 1 facility at UAB Hospital-Highlands locations
Clinic Type
Sleep Medicine
Address
UAB Hospital-Highlands, Sleep/Wake Disorders Center
Phone
800-822-8816
transportation@uab.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What testing is available at the Sleep/Wake Disorders Center?
Both daytime and overnight sleep studies are available and individualized to patient needs.
Is a referral required to schedule sleep testing?
Testing is covered by most insurance plans and a referral isn’t needed unless required by your insurance provider.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UAB Medicine Provider Directory (Dr. Patricia Patterson): 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 279 ratings) (135 reviews)
- UAB Medicine Provider Directory (Jessica Morrison, CRNP): 4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 201 ratings) (61 reviews)
- UAB Medicine Provider Directory (Josh Warren, CRNP): 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 317 ratings) (121 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly professional and knowledgeable medical staff (doctors and nurse practitioners)
- Excellent bedside manner, attentiveness, and willingness to listen to patient concerns
- Thorough explanation of treatment plans and conditions like sleep apnea
- Efficient and friendly office/clinic staff
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments (up to 6 months)
- Communication and administrative issues, particularly regarding medication refills and specialty pharmacy authorizations
- Reports of poor communication and perceived discrimination against neurodivergent patients
"Dr. Patterson is the most down to earth and truly caring physician I have ever met. Her bedside manner is 10/10. She takes time with patients, answers questions, and is always so genuine."
— UAB Medicine Patient Review"Additionally, every year... to be an issue getting my medication refilled....from authorization errors to lack of communication with Wakix/acredo (specialty pharmacy), I am usually without my medication for about 3to4 weeks."
— UAB Medicine Patient Review"Horrible at communicating and discriminate against patients with Autism. If you’re nuerodivergent, find another sleep provider."
— LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- AASM recognizes nine sleep facilities for reaching 40-year accreditation milestone — Jun 16, 2026
- Jessica Morrison, CRNP - Birmingham, AL - Sleep Medicine — Apr 28, 2026
- Alisha Hays — Jun 30, 2026
- UAB St. Vincent's Chilton Sleep Disorders Center earns award — Feb 24, 2026
- AASM recognizes nine sleep facilities for reaching 40-year accreditation milestone – MindNell — Jun 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Sleep Disorders Center of Alabama is a Birmingham-based medical practice specializing in sleep medicine. They offer comprehensive sleep studies, sleep apnea treatment, and CPAP therapy. Key details: - Location: 3 offices in Birmingham, AL (including 790 Montclair Rd, Ste 200, Birmingham 35213) - Services: Sleep studies, sleep apnea treatment, CPAP therapy, sleep disorder consulting - Contact: info@sleepalabama.com; phone numbers: (205) 772-0239, (205) 599-1029/1020 - Status: Active private company; headquarters in Birmingham - Website: sleepalabama.com Note: They report annual revenue around $35.4M and a small workforce (1 listed employee, with clinical research leadership). If you’re specifically seeking sleep medicine services in Birmingham, they offer standard diagnostics and CPAP-based treatment options.
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