Phone Number

(334) 289-4000

Sleep Disorders Center

Who We Are

The Sleep Disorders Center

Whitfield Sleep Disorders Center is a nationally accredited program with nearly 20 years of experience in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders. Our highly trained and experienced staff includes Dr. James Geyer who is board-certified in neurology and sleep medicine and has authored more than 100 journal articles, book chapters,and textbooks including Clinical Sleep Disorders.

Dr. Geyer received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and works together with our experienced staff, who are proficient in evaluating and diagnosing a range of sleep disorders and providing patient education. The team works with each patient to manage obstructive sleep apnea; excessive daytime sleepiness; snoring; restless leg syndrome; parasomnia; narcolepsy; shift work sleep disorder; and various other sleep problems.

What Is a Sleep Study?

During a sleep study, monitors are attached to various parts of patient’s body that provide information about their sleep quality, number of sleep disturbances, heart rate, limb movement and breathing. A few days after a sleep study has been completed, our clinical sleep educator and manager of the Whitfield Sleep Disorders Center, Craig Schumacher, will contact the patient to implement the best treatment plan for their diagnosis. 

Some symptoms of a sleep disorder may be: 

  • Excessive sleepiness
  • Difficulty concentrating 
  • Lack of energy 
  • Unrefreshing sleep 
  • Snoring 
  • Headaches 

If you or someone you know is suffering from any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor and request a referral to the Whitfield Sleep Disorders Center or call 334-287-2804 for more information.