Sleep is one of the most powerful—and overlooked—modulators of seizure activity. Yet many people with epilepsy suffer from undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders that worsen seizure control, impair memory and mood, and elevate the risk of SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). In response, the University of Minnesota has launched the nation’s first Digitized Sleep Clinic—a bold, technology-driven approach that is transforming how we evaluate and manage sleep in epilepsy.
This highly innovative clinic combines home-based sleep monitoring, AI-enhanced data analysis, and asynchronous telehealth consultations to deliver personalized, state-of-the-art sleep care. We identify multifactorial contributors to sleep dysfunction—including medication effects, nocturnal seizures, and circadian disruption—and create targeted interventions to improve sleep architecture and neurological outcomes. With seamless integration of wearable tech, virtual care models, and expert clinical oversight, our Digitized Sleep Clinic is setting a new standard for precision sleep therapy in epilepsy.
We are not just treating sleep—we are redefining it as a cornerstone of epilepsy management. Speak to your care provider—your epileptologist or advanced practice provider (APP)—to request a referral to our Digitized Sleep Clinic.
Lead Physicians
Sandipan Pati, MBBS, FAES; Ted Walczak, MD
Next Steps
Reach out to Dr. Pati at [email protected] or MINCEP Epilepsy Care at (952) 525-4500. You may be asked to submit your records securely via electronic transfer (EEG, MRI, labs, clinic notes).
MINCEP Clinic Address
5775 Wayzata Blvd #255, St Louis Park, MN 55416
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