Sleep Disorder

Suite Dreams Center

Welcome to Suite Dreams — RUMC’s newly launched comprehensive sleep and neurodiagnostic center.

Located within the hospital’s main campus, the Suite Dreams Center brings advanced sleep and brain health diagnostics under one roof — delivered in a warm, patient-centered environment that feels more like a boutique hotel than a traditional lab.

Why Suite Dreams?

At RUMC, we believe restful sleep and healthy brain function are critical to overall well-being. Whether you’re an adult or child, struggling with chronic fatigue, unexplained nighttime symptoms, or neurological concerns — Suite Dreams is here for you. Our goal is to provide high-quality, accessible diagnostics close to home for Staten Island residents and their families.

What You Can Expect

• Four private, bedroom-style rooms:
  • Three dedicated sleep-study suites (two with queen beds, one with a full bed), each outfitted with TVs, nightstands, lamps, and the latest sleep-monitoring equipment.
  • One video-EEG (VEEG) room, with two queen beds separated by a privacy curtain and outfitted with TVs — for simultaneous brainwave and body-movement monitoring.
• A cozy, calming atmosphere designed to help you feel relaxed and comfortable while undergoing diagnostic testing.
• Fresh linens, towels, toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash), and access to a private shower for your convenience — ensuring a more dignified, restful experience.
• A dedicated, trained staff of polysomnography (sleep) and neurodiagnostic technologists, under experienced leadership, committed to quality, privacy, and patient care.

Who Should Consider a Visit

People of all ages may benefit from a consultation at Suite Dreams. Symptoms and warning signs that may prompt a referral include:

Sleep-related symptoms

• Loud or excessive snoring, choking or gasping while sleeping
• Frequent nighttime awakenings or difficulty staying asleep
• Persistent daytime sleepiness or fatigue despite “sleeping enough”
• Morning headaches, dry mouth, sore throat, grogginess, irritability
• Restless legs, leg-jerking, twitching, or an urge to move legs during sleep
• Mood or behavioral changes (irritability, anxiety, depression, poor memory or concentration)
• Unusual nighttime behaviors: sleepwalking, sleep talking, vivid dreams, acting out dreams, nightmares, or abrupt awakenings with confusion or fear

Neurological or neuro-sleep concerns

• Unexplained spells, “blank stare” episodes, sudden falls, jerks, or stiffening
• Seizures or known epilepsy needing ongoing monitoring
• Repetitive, automatic behaviors — lip-smacking, picking, wandering, etc.
• Unexplained fainting, collapsing, or changes in awareness
• Memory loss, confusion, or changes in mood or behavior that could be linked to neurological events

If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms, a referral to Suite Dreams could be the first step toward diagnosis and effective treatment.

Diagnostic Services We Offer

Suite Dreams provides a full complement of sleep and neurodiagnostic studies — tailored to individual needs, whether for diagnosis, titration of therapy, or ongoing monitoring:

• Overnight sleep studies (standard polysomnogram)
• Split-Night Studies — diagnostic + treatment initiation in a single visit
• CPAP / BiPAP Titration — for patients diagnosed with sleep apnea to determine optimal pressure settings
• Specialized Polysomnographic Studies — including monitoring of end-tidal CO₂, oxygen levels, heart rate, breathing, brain activity, and body movements
• Daytime studies — such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) to evaluate daytime sleepiness or alertness
• Continuous Video-EEG (VEEG) Monitoring — simultaneous recording of brainwaves and body activity to help diagnose seizures, epilepsy, and other neuro-sleep disorders

Our multidisciplinary team works closely with referring physicians — including pulmonologists, neurologists, and primary care doctors — to interpret results and recommend personalized treatment plans.

From Vision to Reality

Suite Dreams is the culmination of a long-standing vision to bring advanced sleep and neurodiagnostic care in-house at RUMC. The effort was spearheaded by a dedicated team, led by a Staten Island native with decades of clinical and management experience in respiratory care and sleep services.

From negotiating vendor contracts to selecting equipment, designing patient-friendly rooms, hiring qualified technologists, and coordinating billing and operations — every detail was thoughtfully planned to ensure top-tier care with patient comfort at the forefront.

Taking the First Step toward Better Sleep and Health

If you think you or a loved one might benefit from a sleep or neurodiagnostic evaluation, here’s how to get started:

1. Discuss your symptoms with your primary care physician, pulmonologist, or neurologist.
2. Request a referral for a sleep or neuro study at Suite Dreams Center.
3. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 718-818-2547 or visit rumcsi.org.