Neurology

Many people experience excessive sleepiness, difficulty sleeping and abnormal sleep behaviors. Mayo Clinic neurologists trained in sleep disorders work with doctors trained in lung and breathing conditions (pulmonologists), mental health conditions (psychiatrists), and others to evaluate and care for people with sleep disorders.

Conditions and symptoms

• Adolescent insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders
• Advanced sleep phase syndrome
• Arousal disorders
• Bruxism
• Cataplexy
• Central sleep apnea
• Delayed sleep phase
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Idiopathic hypersomnia
• Insomnia
• Jet lag
• Narcolepsy
• Night leg cramps
• Nightmares
• Night terrors
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Parasomnias
• Pediatric sleep apnea
• Periodic limb movement disorder
• REM sleep behavior disorder
• Restless legs syndrome
• Shift work
• Sleep-related eating disorder
• Sleep-related seizure disorder
• Sleep starts
• Sleep talking
• Sleepwalking
• Snoring

Research advances that improve clinical care

Read about sleep disorders research and the Center for Sleep Medicine

Nationally recognized expertise

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, rank among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.