Boston Medical Center – Brighton

Sleep Medicine

The Center for Sleep Medicine at Boston Medical Center – Brighton provides the latest technology to assist experts in diagnosing and treating a complete range of sleep disorders, and support for conditions affecting the quality and duration of sleep. These conditions affect millions of American adults each year, and in some cases, can damage health if left untreated. The sleep medicine specialists also work closely with the Ear, Nose & Throat and Neurology Departments to treat sleep disorders related to each area.

Locations and Contact

77 Warren St., 2nd Floor Brighton, MA 02135617.789.2545

Our Team

Katherine Hendra, MD

Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Melanie Pogach, MD

Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Patient Information

Here are some of the conditions we treat:
  • Sleep apnea
  • Loud snoring
  • Constant tiredness
  • Insomnia
  • Parasomnias – a variety of abnormal behaviors that occur during sleep, such as sleepwalking and sleep-related eating
  • Shift work and circadian rhythm problems
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • REM behavior disorder
  • Narcolepsy
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Sleep fragmentation
  • Sleep cycle disturbances
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
Here are some of the treatments and services we offer:
  • Sleep studies: We conduct comprehensive overnight sleep studies in comfortable private rooms and arrange them around your schedule. Results are analyzed and reviewed by a physician. Our certified sleep specialists will then work with you to assess your symptoms, determine the cause of your sleep disorder, and develop a personalized treatment program.
  • Comprehensive outpatient, office-based sleep medicine evaluations
  • Daytime sleep studies for narcolepsy and for the ability to maintain wakefulness
  • Home sleep apnea tests
  • CPAP mask fittings and assistance with CPAP therapy