Illinois' First Dedicated Sleep Surgery Program
894
Hospital Beds
11
Ranked Specialties
1st
In Illinois (Sleep Surgery)
6
Sleep Lab Locations
Top 10
US News Ranking
The Northwestern Medicine Sleep Surgery Clinic was the first of its kind established in Illinois, pioneering surgical solutions for obstructive sleep apnea in the Chicago area. Located at Northwestern Memorial Hospital—consistently ranked among America's top hospitals—the program offers cutting-edge diagnostic and surgical treatments.
Working closely with the Northwestern Medicine Sleep Health Centers, the sleep surgery team provides a multidisciplinary approach. They use advanced diagnostic tools including drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) to precisely identify the cause of airway obstruction and develop personalized surgical treatment plans.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report, ensuring patients receive world-class surgical care in a state-of-the-art facility.
First dedicated sleep surgery division in the state
Drug-induced sleep endoscopy for precise surgical planning
Certified center for hypoglossal nerve stimulation
Coordination with Northwestern Sleep Health Centers
Advanced diagnostic procedure to visualize airway collapse during sedated sleep, enabling precise surgical planning.
FDA-approved implantable device that stimulates the tongue muscle to maintain an open airway during sleep.
Surgical reshaping of the soft palate and throat to open the airway. Multiple technique options based on anatomy.
Tongue base reduction and lingual tonsillectomy to address tongue-level obstruction.
Septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and nasal valve repair to improve nasal breathing.
Maxillomandibular advancement for severe cases, moving both jaws forward to enlarge the airway.
Sleep Surgery Specialist, Otolaryngology
Fellowship-trained in sleep surgery
The sleep surgery team works closely with Northwestern Medicine's sleep medicine physicians and the Center for Circadian & Sleep Medicine faculty.
Address
676 N Saint Clair Street, Suite 1325
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone
(312) 695-8182Website
nm.org/sleep-surgeryConnect with Northwestern Medicine
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