Do I need a sleep study first?

No. Dr. West can tell you whether your symptoms fit insomnia, sleep apnea, RLS, or a circadian disorder, and whether a home sleep test or in-lab study is the right next step.

Can she prescribe sleep medication?

She'll walk through what classes exist (Z-drugs, dual orexin antagonists, melatonin agonists) and what fits your case. The prescription is written through a local clinician.

I work nights. Is shift-work disorder a real diagnosis?

Yes, and it has specific management strategies — light timing, melatonin timing, sleep environment. Dr. West can map out what would actually work for your schedule.

Is CBT-I better than sleeping pills?

For chronic insomnia, yes — it's first line. The session covers how to access CBT-I (apps, therapists, self-paced) and whether you still might benefit from short-term medication.

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$25

30-minute session

HIPAA-compliant End-to-end encrypted

Sleep Medicine

Dr. Caroline West

Insomnia, sleep apnea, or restless legs? Talk to a sleep medicine specialist for $25.

Dr. Caroline West is a Sleep Medicine specialist on JourneyDoctors. She handles insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs, and circadian-rhythm problems — the sleep issues that need more than a melatonin recommendation. $25, 30 minutes, come back whenever.

No insurance needed · No referral · 30 seconds to start

See Dr. West if…

You can't fall asleep, or you can't stay asleep
Daytime sleepiness that's starting to affect work or driving
Snoring or witnessed breathing pauses
Restless or twitching legs at night
Shift-work or circadian-rhythm sleep problems

Not sure if Dr. West is the right fit? Start the consultation — if it’s outside their scope, they’ll route you to the right specialist before you’re charged a second time.

What to expect

1
Get set up in under a minute
Already have a JourneyDoctors account? Sign in and you’re straight on the call. New here? You only need an email and a password to start — no insurance card, no referral.
2
Settle in with Dr. West
Walk through what’s going on at your pace. Share photos, lab results, or notes from a previous visit — anything that helps Dr. West understand the full picture.
3
Leave with a plan you can act on
Concrete next steps, what to ask your local clinician, and a written summary you can hand to any provider you see later.
4
Come back whenever you need
No subscription, no monthly bill. Re-book Dr. West (or another specialist) whenever a new symptom or lab result shows up.

What you can share with Dr. West

·Photos — moles, rashes, swelling, anything visual
·Lab results, scan reports, or prior consultation notes (PDF)
·Home readings — BP, glucose, oxygen, heart rate
·Screenshots from your patient portal or wearable
·A list of medications and supplements you’re currently on

Everything stays HIPAA-encrypted and is only used for your consultation. Nothing trains any model, nothing goes on your insurance.

Common questions

Do I need a sleep study first?: No. Dr. West can tell you whether your symptoms fit insomnia, sleep apnea, RLS, or a circadian disorder, and whether a home sleep test or in-lab study is the right next step.
Can she prescribe sleep medication?: She'll walk through what classes exist (Z-drugs, dual orexin antagonists, melatonin agonists) and what fits your case. The prescription is written through a local clinician.
I work nights. Is shift-work disorder a real diagnosis?: Yes, and it has specific management strategies — light timing, melatonin timing, sleep environment. Dr. West can map out what would actually work for your schedule.
Is CBT-I better than sleeping pills?: For chronic insomnia, yes — it's first line. The session covers how to access CBT-I (apps, therapists, self-paced) and whether you still might benefit from short-term medication.

No waiting room

Talk to Dr. West in the next 30 seconds. No appointments, no triage queue.

Private and secure

HIPAA-grade encryption. Your conversation never trains any model.

Real clinical depth

A full 30 minutes of focused sleep medicine time — not a triage chatbot.

Ready to talk to Dr. West?

$25 · 30-minute session · Available now