The SA Sleep Lab

The SA Sleep Lab is a leading provider of sleep and snoring testing and treatment in South Africa, with a history spanning over three decades. The clinic is dedicated to assisting patients in the diagnosis, testing, and treatment of a wide range of sleep-related disorders, with a particular focus on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), snoring, and insomnia. Their mission is to help individuals who suffer from the physical, mental, and psychological problems that these conditions can cause, and they believe that these patients can be significantly helped.

The clinic's approach to patient care is comprehensive and patient-centric. The process begins with an initial consultation with a sleep doctor to understand the patient's unique situation, symptoms, and to assess their sleep testing requirements. Many patients find this initial consultation highly beneficial, as it often helps them improve their sleeping habits without the need for further testing.

If sleep testing is deemed necessary, The SA Sleep Lab offers both in-lab and at-home options. In-lab sleep testing, known as polysomnography, is performed in private, sound-proofed rooms at their sleep laboratories and provides the most complete evaluation of a patient's sleep. This testing is conducted overnight, from 7 pm to 5 am, to avoid disruption to patients' standard working hours. For patients for whom in-lab testing is not feasible, a home-based sleep screening may be performed. The clinic also offers a 7-night home-based sleep assessment to map sleep patterns and stages for patients suffering from insomnia and general sleeping difficulties.

Following the sleep testing, if a snoring or sleep breathing disorder is identified, a sleep treatment night is performed in the private rooms of the sleep laboratories. During this session, treatment is administered and monitored to ensure its effectiveness. The clinic's team of sleep doctors, technologists, and assistants are dedicated to providing the highest level of care and support throughout the treatment process.

The final step in the patient journey is a discharge consultation with the doctor. During this consultation, the ongoing treatment protocol is outlined, and any necessary medication or medical equipment is discussed. This ensures that patients are well-equipped to manage their condition and maintain their sleep health in the long term.

The SA Sleep Lab is led by Dr Luke Krige, a highly experienced physician pulmonologist with over 40 years of practice. Dr Krige holds a Masters Degree in Sleep Medicine from Oxford University and is a respected figure in the field, having presented locally and internationally on sleep and its complications. His expertise and the dedication of his team have earned The SA Sleep Lab a reputation for warm professionalism and exceptional care, as evidenced by numerous positive patient testimonials. The clinic has multiple locations across South Africa, making its services accessible to a wide range of patients.