Sleep Doctors in La Jolla, California: How to Find the Right Specialist

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Updated October 29, 2026 · 5 min read · Sleep Doctor Near Me editorial

⚡ Key Clinical Takeaways

  • La Jolla has 8 listed sleep providers and centers.
  • Start with your referral, symptoms, and insurance network.
  • A sleep evaluation often begins with a clinical history and questions about sleep habits, symptoms, medications, and daytime functioning.
  • Insurance coverage, referral requirements, copays, and prior authorization rules vary by plan and provider.
  • Listed La Jolla addresses include 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 9834 Genesee Avenue Suite 112, and 7946 Ivanhoe Avenue Sleep Disorders Center Suite 209.

Quick answer: Find Sleep Doctors lists 8 sleep providers and centers in La Jolla, California. This guide covers how to compare listed options, what a sleep evaluation may involve, insurance and access considerations, local address details, questions to ask before booking, and answers to common questions. Directory details come from the listed provider records, not from patient reviews or quality ratings.

Sleep doctors in La Jolla at a glance

La Jolla has 8 listed sleep providers and centers. The directory mixes individual physicians with sleep centers or clinics, so not every row represents a physician. Use the table below as a starting point, then confirm current services, availability, and insurance participation directly with each office.

NameCredentialsSpecialtyAreaPhone
Scripps Clinic Sleep Ctr 2nd FlSleep MedicineLa Jolla+1 858 901 6365
SAN DIEGO SLEEP MEDICINE INCSleep MedicineLa Jolla858-623-3266
SLEEP DISORDERS ASSOCIATESSleep MedicineLa Jolla858-598-4205
Cheryl L. SpinweberPh.D., FAASMSleep MedicineLa Jolla+1 858 598 4205
BRADLEY SCHNIEROWM.D.Sleep MedicineLa Jolla858-623-3266
CLINTON COLACOMDSleep MedicineLa Jolla858-824-5824
JOHN POCETAM.D.Sleep MedicineLa Jolla858-554-8895
NANCY HSUMDSleep MedicineLa Jolla858-554-8860

For more options nearby, see California sleep doctors and La Jolla sleep doctors. You can also read how to choose a sleep clinic and sleep study information.

How to choose a sleep doctor in La Jolla

Start with your referral, symptoms, and insurance network. Ask whether the provider evaluates your concern, what testing is available, and whether follow-up is included. A sleep medicine specialist may coordinate care with primary care, neurology, pulmonology, or other clinicians. Because the directory includes both individuals and centers, contact the office to confirm who will provide care and whether a sleep study is performed on site or referred elsewhere.

What to expect

A sleep evaluation often begins with a clinical history and questions about sleep habits, symptoms, medications, and daytime functioning. Depending on the concern, a clinician may recommend an in-lab sleep study, a home sleep study, or other follow-up. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute are listed as sources for general sleep health information. Testing and treatment decisions should be made with a qualified clinician.

Insurance, cost and access

Insurance coverage, referral requirements, copays, and prior authorization rules vary by plan and provider. The directory does not list prices, wait times, or appointment availability. Before booking, ask the office to verify your insurance, explain expected out-of-pocket costs, and describe any required referrals or paperwork. If you are outside the United States, insurance and access rules may differ; confirm local coverage and referral pathways with your insurer or health system.

Neighborhoods and access

Listed La Jolla addresses include 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 9834 Genesee Avenue Suite 112, and 7946 Ivanhoe Avenue Sleep Disorders Center Suite 209. Nearby cities listed in the directory include Del Mar, San Diego, Encinitas, and Poway. Travel time, parking, and transit options are not included in the directory data, so confirm logistics with the office before your visit.

Questions to ask before booking

  • What sleep concerns do you evaluate most often?
  • Do you offer in-lab studies, home sleep studies, or both?
  • Will my insurance be accepted, and what costs should I expect?
  • Do I need a referral or prior authorization?
  • Who interprets the study and discusses results with me?
  • What follow-up care is available after diagnosis?

Frequently asked questions

How many sleep providers are listed in La Jolla?

Find Sleep Doctors lists 8 sleep providers and centers in La Jolla, California.

Are all listed entries individual doctors?

No. The directory includes both individual physicians and sleep centers or clinics, so check each listing and confirm details with the office.

Does the directory show ratings or reviews?

No. The directory does not include ratings, reviews, wait times, prices, or awards.

How should I compare providers?

Compare specialty, location, phone access, insurance participation, available testing, and follow-up care. The directory is a starting point, not a recommendation.

What if I need a home sleep study?

Ask the provider whether home sleep testing is appropriate for your situation and whether they offer it or refer you elsewhere.

Can I use this guide as medical advice?

No. This is directory information. Diagnosis and treatment decisions should be made with a qualified clinician.

How we built this guide

This guide was prepared by the Find Sleep Doctors Editorial Team using directory data for La Jolla, California. Sources include the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Last updated 2026-10-26. This is directory information, not medical advice.

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