Welcome to the Sleep Center
(978) 521-8488

Live well. Sleep well.

If you've been missing out on the important things in life due to lack of sleep, there is help for you at the new Sleep Center at Merrimack Valley Hospital (MVH). In conjunction with Sleep Ave., MVH offers firstclass sleep diagnostics and treatment in a comfortable and convenient environment. We'll help you sleep well, so you can live well.

Treatment from Trusted Professionals
The Sleep Center at MVH diagnoses and treats more than 80 sleep disorders including:

• Sleep apnea 

• Snoring

• Restless leg syndrome

• Night terrors

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• Excessive daytime sleepiness

• Sleepwalking 

• Sleep paralysis

• Parasomnias

• Narcolepsy

• Hypersomnolence

• Impotence

• Sleep-wake schedule disorders

• Nocturnal myoclonus

• Nocturnal asthma/COPD

• REM sleep behavior disorders

Tips from the National Sleep Foundation for a good night's sleep... Keep a regular sleep schedule. Avoid caffeine within 6-8 hours of going to sleep. Avoid nicotine. Difficulty sleeping is just one more reason to quit smoking. Avoid excessive alcohol, it leads to a night of less restful sleep. Regular exercise at about 3 hours before bedtime makes it easier to fall asleep. Avoid a heavy meal close to bedtime. Relaxing, routine, bedtime rituals such as reading or listening to music away from bright lights makes it easier to fall asleep. Create a sleep promoting environment - comfortable and free of interruption. Associate your bed with sleep. Limit sleep time. If anxiety prevents you from sleeping, jot it down in a "worry" or " to do book".

Your Visit to the Sleep Center
The diagnostic process is painless and private. We monitor your sleeping patterns and conduct extensive tests during overnight sleep studies. Sleep study rooms are private and comfortably appointed to facilitate sleep in a home-like setting. The testing data is then scored by a Sleep Technologist. A Sleep Center Physician with a specialty in Pulmonology interprets the findings and outlines a medical solution that is just right for you.

Personalized Care
The Sleep Center at MVH offers its patients personalized care from a team of experts. Once the initial sleep evaluation is complete, the Sleep Center Physician will work with your primary doctor and a team of specialists to find a treatment program that will work for you. These specialists may include cardiologists, dentists, psychologists, psychiatrists, ear, nose and throat specialists or even a massage therapist. Rest assured, we'll have you sleeping well in no time.

Meet Our Sleep Center Physician

German Iosif, MD, FCCP
Dr. Iosif serves as the director of the Sleep Center and medical director of Pulmonary and Respiratory Care at Merrimack Valley Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the State University School of Medicine in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he also completed a rotating internship and Internal Medicine residency. He then completed an Internal Medicine residency at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, NY, where he was also chief resident. He also completed a Pulmonary fellowship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Iosif is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Is the Sleep Center Covered by My Insurance?
You can rest easy. Sleep diagnostic and treatment programs are covered by most health insurance programs. So, instead of missing out on the important things in life, ask your doctor to refer you to the Sleep Center at Merrimack Valley Hospital.

Ask Your Doctor to Refer You to MVH
If you would like an appointment at the Sleep Center, talk with your physician. The Sleep Center accepts patients by physician referral.

Phone: (978) 521-8488