Gulf Coast Sleep Specialist

I have struggled with insomnia and sleep anxiety most of my adult life. As an Anesthesiologist, the added stress of chronic fatigue affected my ability to concentrate. As a husband and father, my poor sleep led to mood swings and emotional lability. Dr. Todd and his wife, Jenny, have transformed my ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. They gave me the tools to gain control of my sleep health, and in the process have become great mentors/ friends. I would recommend them to anyone who is serious about fixing their sleep problem(s), and improving their overall health in the process. William Pitman, MD
Feb 5th, 2024

This is my recent experience with Dr Todd, Gulf Coast Sleep Specialist. We were referred to his clinic for a sleep study by our primary care nurse practitioner. Dr Todd was introduced as a retired dental surgeon who subsequently studied sleep. He is very personable and knowledgeable about the subject, but as a credentialed dental surgeon lacks Medicare and insurance billing capabilities for sleep therapy. The sleep study he recommends is a convenient home-based study that cost $300 (cash). The study is reviewed by a company in Atlanta and also by a local pulmonologist. Dr Todd explains the results of the study and then patients are encouraged to take the study back to their primary care provider who is to write the prescription for the CPAP machine if indicated. That prescription and clinic note from the primary care physician are then taken to a DME company who provides the CPAP equipment. Should your primary care not wish to write this order you will be required to find a physician willing to do so. All insurance companies, Medicare included, require a medical doctor to write an order for CPAP machines. Since Dr Todd is not an MD we were required to take his study to the local pulmonologist to obtain the order for our CPAP machine. (Note: sleep studies are usually ordered and interpreted by a pulmonologists-MD. As stated, Dr Todd it is not a medical doctor and therefore cannot order sleep therapy equipment through Medicare or insurance.) My recommendation? Patients with sleep issues discuss the problem with primary care and be referred to a board certified pulmonologist to resolve sleep issues...unless you are willing or need to be a cash only patient. Jim Henson RN, MS, MSN
Dec 20th, 2023

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Jul 22nd, 2022

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Nov 2nd, 2021

I've been tired for years and didn't know what was going on with me. Got the sleep study test done and finally got the correct diagnosis from Dr. Steven Todd. He is very knowledgeable and has different ways of treating the problem of sleep. He takes time and works with you one on one. I'm noticing a big difference from the treatments.
Feb 6th, 2021