Sleep/Wake Disorders Center 1201 11th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294

"I have struggled with insomnia for more than 45 years. Other physicians that I have visited have paid little attention to my sleep issues, and in fact did not seem interested in getting to the root cause of why I haven’t been able to sleep very well since I was in elementary school. But Dr. Patterson was different. Dr. Patterson was the most kind and professional doctor I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. She gave me more information in 30 minutes than I’ve been able to accumulate over four decades. There was never a hint of condescension nor did I feel rushed. She’s highly intelligent, fully engaged with her patients, and her bedside manner is impeccable. She not only earned my respect, trust and patronage, but I will refer every person I know that has sleep issues to her. I highly recommend Dr. Patterson and her entire staff. Update (Jan 10, 2024). I want to add Jessica to this 5-star review. A better, more caring, more compassionate CRNP you will NOT find. She's terrific. Lovely by every definition of the word, never rushes through our sessions, listens with intent, and then quickly takes action on behalf of her patients. Love Dr. Patterson, love Jessica, love this practice. They are the ONLY team that has helped me at all in 50 years of extreme insomnia. Highest recommendation possible!"

"Everyone I’ve seen at UAB has been wonderful. I’ve never once felt rushed, even by nurses over the phone. They take time to listen and treat you like they are truly invested in your health. They provide a level of care, respect, and attentiveness that makes a huge difference and stands in clear contrast of too many professionals outside of the UAB system. They work together, within and across clinics, to make sure you’re getting the most comprehensive care and It’s been ABSOLUTELY LIFE CHANGING."

"Very efficient. Josh Warren was a caring provider who went the extra mile. He made sure I understood all about the cpap machine recall."

"This was one of the worst experiences I have ever had at clinic. First, the rooms were unclean and had an unsettling smell. You could tell only surface spot cleaning was performed. I could see hairs on the sheets from what I assume was the previous patient. The staff let one of the other patient's children run up and down the hall during the night which made sleeping incredibly hard. In the morning the Doctor informed me that I woke up constantly during sleep but could give no reason why. She seemed like she just wanted to rush and get me out rather than spend the time to find the root of my problem. I kept trying to ask questions and get advice and she seemed like she either had no knowledge on sleep disorders or just did not want to take the time to look at my chart and find a reason for my issues. They then billed my insurance company for nearly five thousand dollars, despite doing literally nothing to help me. I then started getting rude calls demanding I pay them 150 dollars that was owed on the account. They kept calling it a co-pay but UAB won't let you receive services without first paying. So I asked to get an itemized bill showing services rendered and what each individual charge was for to insure they weren't trying to collect money for services that were not given. They refused to provide this for me and are still giving me constant harassing calls. I would avoid this clinic at all costs.They only care about getting your money and have no concern over your health and trying to find how to give you the treatment you need!"

"I was quite pleased by my experience and impressed by both my doctor, Susan Harding, and the sleep tech, Alex. Both were thoughtful and responsive, and the surroundings are as good as can be expected when you're hooked up to electrodes in a strange room!"