A New Model for Comprehensive Sleep Care
In Budapest today, sleep medicine remains fragmented. Patients undergo diagnostic testing in one location, then must independently seek neurologists, pulmonologist, ENT specialists, dentists, cardiologists, psychologists, or other professionals—often without coordination, continuity, or a unified treatment strategy.
As a result, patients may not always have access to the most current, evidence-based approaches to care.
The Sleep Institute has been precisely created to change all these.
The Sleep Institute-Istenhegyi: Global Expertise, Local Care
The Multidisciplinary Board:
A Unified Clinical Front at The Sleep Institute
A diagnosis is not the end of the journey—it is the beginning of a coordinated care plan.
Our medical specialists do not work in silos. Our internal structure at Istenhegyi allows for a "Sleep Board" review, where your case is discussed by a Neurologist, a Pulmonologist, an ENT Surgeon, and a Clinical Psychologist.
This ensures if your sleep apnea has a neurological component, or your insomnia is linked to a respiratory issue, both are treated simultaneously under one roof.
The Madrid-Budapest Connection
Madrid - Instituto del Sueňo
Budapest - The Sleep Institute-Istenhegyi
Our Budapest flagship is a direct extension of the Sleep Research Institute (IIS) in Madrid.
Under the medical direction of Dr. Garcia-Borreguero—a global authority in Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and circadian disorders—our protocols are built on decades of clinical trials and international leadership.
We bring a new level of neurological depth to Budapest that goes beyond simple sleep apnea testing.
Why The Sleep Institute-Istenhegyi?
Our Mission
To improve lives by providing accurate, accessible, and compassionate sleep diagnostics and treatment – empowering patients and healthcare providers with the knowledge they need for better health outcomes.
Our Vision
A world where sleep disorders are identified early, treated effectively, and no longer compromise quality of life, workplace safety, or long-term health.
Representig a new era in European sleep medicine, The Sleep Institute–Istenhegyi brings the world-renowned research protocols of Dr. Diego García-Borreguero to the premium clinical infrastructure of Budapest's Istenhegyi Magánklinika.
Here, patients experience advanced sleep science and specialised treatments unmatched anywhere else in the region.
The Patient Journey: Your Path to Restorative Sleep
Step 1: The Initial Expert Consultation
Your journey begins with an in-depth clinical evaluation by our sleep specialists. We look beyond basic fatigue to map your circadian rhythm, medical history, and neurological profile.
Pre-Screening: Digital sleep diaries and validated questionnaires to be completed before your visit.
Consultation: A 45-to-60-minute comprehensive clinical assessment at our Istenhegyi Klinika.
The Goal: Identifying whether your symptoms are respiratory, neurological, or behavioral
Step 2: Advanced Diagnostics (The Sleep Lab Experience)
If a sleep study is required, you will spend a night in our state-of-the-art laboratory at Istenhegyi Klinika.
Boutique Environment: Premium soundproofed suites with ensuite facilities ensuring natural sleep.
Gold-Standard Monitoring: High-density Polysomnography (PSG) tracking brain waves, oxygen levels, muscle activity and heart rate.
Professional Supervision: Overnight real-time tracking by technicians from a discrete central station.
Step 3: Integrated Results & Multidisciplinary Review
Within days of your study, your sleep data is analyzed using protocols established by world-renowned expert Dr. Diego García-Borreguero.
The Board Review: Complex cases are cross-examined by a multidisciplinary team of Neurologists, ENT surgeons, and Pulmonologists.
Comprehensive Report: A detailed breakdown mapping your exact sleep architecture rather than a simple pass-or-fail metric.
Step 4: Tailored Treatment & Long-Term Follow-up
A diagnosis is only the beginning. We create a personalized "Sleep Roadmap" matching your specific clinical profile.
Precision Titration: Dedicated CPAP "adaptation night" ensuring perfect mask fit and pressure settings.
CBT-I Programs: Evidenced-based cognitive behaviour therapy sessions tailored for chronic insomnia.
Specialized RLS Management: Advanced restless legs treatment utilizing the latest pharmacological and neuromodulation research from our Madrid center.
Ongoing Continuity Care: Scheduled 3, 6, and 12-month reviews tracking long-term treatment efficacy.