Welcome To The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona
The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona is filled with specialists setting the standard for sleep medicine practice in Arizona. Physician-owned and operated, The Insomnia and Sleep Institute is home to top-rated sleep medicine leaders with two convenient locations in the Phoenix Valley to best serve you. Our experts specialize in all aspects of sleep care, including treating all types of sleep disorders, and treatment is offered for both adult patients as well as pediatric patients as young as one-year-old.
As your leading sleep clinic in Arizona, we’re more than a sleep testing lab. The Insomnia and Sleep Institute specializes in offering clinical services, treats both adult and pediatric sleep disorders, and also hosts sleep clinical trials.
There is nowhere you will receive better care from leading sleep medicine specialists. The Team has been recognized as the “Face of Sleep Medicine” by Phoenix Magazine, voted “Top Doc” for the last eight consecutive years, Dr. Ruchir P. Patel received the Inspire Physician Excellence award from Inspire and joined the exclusive Inspire Excellence Program in 2021 and then being elected one of four Care Teams of Excellence in the world in 2022 after proving to have some of the best outcomes for patients undergoing Inspire implant treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. The recognitions by Inspire is a unique honor awarded to a handful of centers around the world.
Education and support are at the core of The Insomnia and Sleep Institute, with TeleHealth services currently available for your comfort and safety. Discover how our dedicated physician-led team can help you or your child enjoy better sleep. Dr. Ruchir P. Patel founded The Insomnia and Sleep Institute as a comprehensive sleep center in 2013, not simply a testing facility, and today has three offices in the Phoenix, Arizona area (Gilbert, Phoenix and Scottsdale).
Today, patients always received the highest standard of treatment under the care of fellowship-trained and board-certified sleep medicine physicians, two clinical psychologists specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and physician assistants trained in sleep medicine.
Adult and Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Sleeping well is critical for everyone, but especially for children. The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona counts with a pediatric sleep medicine specialist and up to 15 percent of our patients are children as young as two years old. We are your adult and pediatric sleep medicine specialists in Phoenix.
Patient Education and Support
We are serious about sleep. Every sleep medicine doctor at the Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona has been formally trained in sleep medicine and completed board certification in sleep medicine. Continuing education is a top priority. Consider The Insomnia and Sleep Institute your leading source for education and support in all sleep matters.
Important Health-Related News
The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona stays up to date on issues pertaining to your health and overall quality of sleep. Read the latest articles, studies, and scientific statements pertaining to topics including sleep apnea, insomnia, and more.
Study Shows OSA Might Impact Cognitive Functioning … or it Might Not
Disorders and diseases are challenging because there’s not a one size fits all profile or solution for them. That’s why The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona customizes treatment/management plans for every patient. Recently, a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress showed
Surprising Findings on Insomnia + Alcohol Blackouts
Why do some people black-out when they drink a lot of alcohol and others don’t? Surprisingly, one study from Rutgers researchers found that whether or not you have insomnia may be one factor. Insomnia is one of the most common complaints heard at The Insomnia
Our Providers
The Face of Sleep Medicine
Patient care is a top priority at The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona. With unprecedented staffing levels, patients enjoy access to four sleep specialists, two clinical psychologists focused on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, a physician assistant with a Master’s in Sleep Medicine, nurse practitioners trained in sleep medicine, and teams including respiratory therapists along with medical assistants guiding them.
Our Providers
The Face of Sleep Medicine
Patient care is a top priority at The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona. With unprecedented staffing levels, patients enjoy access to four sleep specialists, two clinical psychologists focused on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, a physician assistant with a Master’s in Sleep Medicine, nurse practitioners trained in sleep medicine, and teams including respiratory therapists along with medical assistants guiding them.
Happy Children And Adults
Consecutive Years As Top Doc
CPAP Compliance Rate (National Average is 50%)
Do You Have A Question?
See our FAQs, send an email, or fill out a contact form for a quick response.
We offer long-term sleep medicine care for a number of chronic conditions like sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, insomnia, and narcolepsy.
Yes, TeleHealth is currently available to ensure optimal safety and comfort during these unprecedented times.
Currently, 10 – 15 percent of patients are children or youth over the age of two. Pediatric sleep care is a specialty at The Insomnia and Sleep Institute.
There are two The Insomnia and Sleep Institute locations in the Phoenix area, including Scottsdale and Gilbert. Both sites are home to the highest-quality providers.
A consult-first model since 2013 means far better patient outcomes. Others might simply order testing, but a detailed evaluation is necessary to fully understand medical issues and to inform appropriate testing (if needed) and ongoing support. Patients enjoy a consultation with a sleep specialist before sleep testing, but that isn’t always the case at other facilities. You always see a physician first because doing so is critical to understanding your sleep complaints before ordering any testing. The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona knows that any clinic is only as good as their diagnoses. A correct diagnosis is a key to appropriate therapies and treatments. During your consultation, your sleep specialist will perform a full evaluation to devise a personalized plan for testing and treatment—if appropriate. You’ll also meet with the Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona benefits coordinator to discuss coverage, authorizations, and more. We make everything transparent and straight-forward so you know your diagnosis and the recommended next steps.
The Insomnia and Sleep Institute is unique in many ways. Staffed by physicians specializing in sleep medicine, we are the only sleep clinic in the area hosting clinical trials. The Insomnia and Sleep Institute also offers a consult-first model where you meet directly with a provider and build a differential diagnosis to better understand what we are investigating before testing begins.
Our diverse team can speak with you in English, Spanish, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and more – see staff pages for details. Please let us know your preferred language or provider when requesting an appointment.
You can contact The Insomnia and Sleep Institute directly to schedule an appointment. Please note, for fast response times, please fill out a form and we’ll get right back to you.
Using and maintaining your CPAP machine is simple. The fastest way to get answers is to review our basic care instructions for more information. You can also visit our in-depth education and support page for videos, training, and additional information.
The Insomnia and Sleep Institute is similar to an academic sleep medicine center where the patient and outcomes are the focus.
Sleep labs and sleep clinics are very different. Many sleep-based sites start as sleep labs or continue as simply sleep labs. This means they are strictly testing sites that may not necessarily have medical doctors and professionals available. The Insomnia and Sleep Institute has always been physician-owned with on-staff doctors and highly-trained providers including a clinical psychologist, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
No. The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona is the only sleep medicine clinic in the Phoenix area hosting sleep clinical trials on non-medication therapies for insomnia.
