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Sleep and Insomnia Clinic

The Sleep and Insomnia Clinic at Practice 92 in Mt Eden is pleased to announce that Dr Tony Fernando has invited Dr Karen Falloon to join him as an associate. We are now taking new referrals for those patient with sleep and insomnia problems and are expecting that our waiting list will reduce dramatically with the addition of Dr Falloon to the team.

Dr Falloon is a vocationally registered General Practitioner (FRNZCGP) with a special interest in sleep and insomnia. As well as working as a General Practitioner she is currently undertaking a PhD through the Department of General Practice at the University of Auckland. Her doctoral research involves investigating the effectiveness of behavioural treatments for primary insomnia. She is also interested in the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders in General Practice. Dr Falloon is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and serves as a member of the GP education subcommittee.

 

Dr Antonio Fernando
Consultant Psychiatrist and Sleep & Insomnia Specialist
Appointments are 1.1/2 hrs for the initial assessment and consultation: $490
Follow up appointments are 20 minutes: $175

 

Dr Karen Falloon
General Practitioner
Appointments are 1.1/2 hrs for the initial assessment and consultation: $275
Follow up appointments are 20 minutes: $110

 

To make a referral please contact: Practice 92 Mt Eden on 09 638 9804 or fax a referral to: 09 638 9814. Referrals may also be emailed to: prac92@ihug.co.nz

 

Once a referral is received a sleep diary, sleep questionnaire, a cover letter and a map of how to find Practice 92 will be sent to the patient.

 

Sleep/Insomnia

Insomnia is one of the most common medical problems. It is defined as poor quality sleep, often with a long wait for sleep to happen, middle of the night awakening or waking up too early. At least 10% of adults in the developed world have chronic, longstanding insomnia. Treating insomnia is not as simple as avoiding coffee and having a warm milk or bath at night. A detailed assessment is necessary to find out what exactly is causing insomnia.

Different causes of insomnia include

  •  long standing poor sleep habits
  •  anxiety, stress and depression
  •  biological clock problems
  •  chronic pain
  •  certain personality types
  •  medical or neurological problems
  •  substances.

Only after a cause is identified should a proper treatment plan ensue.Treatment of insomnia can include:

1)   non medication, psychological approaches

2)   bright light and hormone treatments

3)   medications.

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Location Information

Contact Details

Phone (09) 638 9804
Fax (09) 638 9814
Email prac92@ihug.co.nz

Street Address

54 Mt Eden Road
Mt Eden
Auckland

Postal Address

54 Mt Eden Rd
Mt Eden
Auckland 1024

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