The Pediatric Sleep Clinic at Fakeeh University Hospital is directed by Dr. Amine Daher and we offer complete care for all pediatric sleep disorders.
Dr. Amine Daher, is a Consultant and is American Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and Pediatric Pulmonology. He completed his Sleep Medicine Fellowship training at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He joined Fakeeh University Hospital with extensive experience in management of pediatric sleep disorders. He is the founding medical director of a successful pediatric sleep center within a children’s hospital (Driscoll Pediatric Sleep Center) in the United States. Dr. Amine has a special interest in the treatment of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Insomnia (Difficulty Sleeping)in Children and Adolescents. His medical expertise also extends to management of disorders of control of breathing with both non-invasive and invasive ventilation.
The conditions managed at FUH’s Pediatric Sleep Clinic include:
A sleep study, also known as a Polysomnography, is a test that evaluates various sleep disorders. There are a lot of wires and sticky pads involved, but the procedure is painless.
A sleep study is an overnight test. A caregiver will have to stay with the patient for the duration of the study.