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Franklin Sleep Disorders Center is committed to providing the highest quality specialty care to patients with sleep disorders. Our services include physician consultations and sleep studies. We have a beautiful, state-of-the-art sleep laboratory, equipped with the most current technology in a comfortable, secure, hotel-like setting. Located less than one mile north of the 60 Freeway in West Covina, we are centrally located and easily accessible.

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Franklin Sleep Disorders Center

Nogales Medical Plaza

2707 E. Valley Blvd., Suite 203

West Covina, CA 91792

Phone: 626-810-6700

Fax: 626-737-8559

Email: drfrankho_gmail.com

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We are at the northeast corner of Nogales and Valley

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In order to obtain the highest quality study, we make every effort to ensure that your night here is comfortable and restful. To this end, we have equipped our sleep disorders center with spacious bedrooms that have queen or full-sized beds, luxurious linen and pillows, as well as individual sinks, bathroom facilities, wardrobe closets, flat-screen TVs, DirecTV, and DVD players with an excellent selection of up-to-date movies and television series. In the morning when your study is finished, our staff provides you with a light snack and coffee or tea to get your day started.

Nogales Medical Plaza is a safe and secure modern facility that is easily accessible off of the 60 Freeway. Built in 2008, the building is a unique and beautiful structure.

About Us

Franklin Ho, M.D.
A compassionate and highly dedicated physician, Dr. Ho is board-certified in Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine. He graduated from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center from his Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship in 2004. Prior to this, he served as Chief Resident for the Internal Medicine program during which he oversaw the medical education for more than seventy residents and medical students. He completed his Internal Medicine training in 2000 also at Harbor-UCLA and received his M.D. from the University of California at San Diego in 1997. Dr. Ho graduated summa cum laude from Yale University in 1993.Dr. Ho has received numerous awards, including Phi Beta Kappa from Yale Univeristy in 1993 as wells as honors in his major of Biology. He was recognized as a Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians in 2008. He is also a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the California Thoracic Society.Dr. Ho speaks English, Mandarin, and Spanish. He is married and has three beautiful children.

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FAQ Patients

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Sleep Tips

1. Sleep only as long as you need to feel refreshed during the following day. Excessively long times in bed lead to fragmented and shallow sleep.2. Get up at the same time each day, 7 days a week, no matter how little you slept.3. Exercise regularly, but not within 3 hours of when you intend to go to bed.4. Make sure your bedroom is comfortable and free from light and noise.5. Make sure your bedroom is at a comfortable temperature during the night.6. Eat regular meals and do not go to bed hungry.7. Avoid excessive liquids in the evening. This will minimize trips to the bathroom.8. Cut down on all caffeine products (coffee, tea, cola, chocolate). Even caffeine early in the day can disrupt nighttime sleep.9. Avoid alcohol, especially in the evening. Although alcohol helps tense people fall asleep more easily, it causes awakenings later in the night.10. Smoking may disturb sleep. Nicotine is a stimulant. Try not to smoke during the night when you have trouble sleeping.11. Don't take problems to bed. Plan some time earlier in the evening for working on your problems or planning the next day's activities. Worrying may interfere with initiating sleep and produce shallow sleep.12. Do not try to fall asleep. This only makes the problem worse. Instead, turn on the light, leave the bedroom, and do something different like reading a book. Don't engage in stimulating activity. Return to bed only when sleepy.13. Put the clock under the bed or turn it so that you can't see it. Clock watching may lead to frustration, anger, and worry.14. Avoid naps. Staying awake during the day helps you fall asleep at night.**For a downloadable version of the above, please click on the "Forms" section.**

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FAQ Patients
1.What type of insurances do you take?Medicare and all of the major PPOs (Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United Healthcare, HealthNet, Cigna, Aetna, Great West, Pacificare, and others). For HMOs, we are contracted with Physicians Healthways, Allied, and Advantage Care. For all other insurances or cash, please call our office. Sometimes when we are not contracted with a particular insurance, we can get a pre-authorization from your insurance company.2. What is a sleep study?A sleep study or polysomnogram is a painless test that records components of your sleep, such as oxygen levels, brain and muscle activity, airflow, and heart rate and rhythm. Once we obtain all of the data, it is analyzed by our Board-Certified Medical Director. From this information, we can obtain a diagnosis and initiate treatment. 3. Why are sleep studies important?Sleep studies enable physicians to identify and evaluate sleep-related health disorders which occur during sleep and are not detectable during a regular office exam. From this data, the physician can initiate and tailor treatment for the patient.4. What should I do on the day of my sleep study?You should eat meals as usual, but do not drink alcohol or caffeinated drinks (such as coffee, cola, or tea) after 12:00 noon. Please shower and wash your hair; do not use hair oils or sprays. Take your regular medications as instructed by your physician. Do not take any naps. For men, if you have a beard, there is no need to shave it; if you do not have a beard, please shave before coming in that night.5. What should I bring with me to my sleep study?Bring whatever you prefer to sleep in and your personal hygiene items as well (toothbrush, comb, etc.). Bring any medications which you are currently taking. Although we have many pillows from which you may choose, you may bring your own. If you usually have a snack before bed, you are welcome to bring it and may use our refrigerator if necessary. 6. What time should I expect to be there and when will I leave in the morning?Patients usually arrive one to two hours before their usual bedtime and leave in the morning around 7 to 8am. Many patients, however, have earlier or later routines and some even sleep during the daytime. We are happy to accommodate your schedule.7. Will food be provided in the morning when my study is finished?Our technicians will provide you with a light snack and beverage in the morning.8. Can my family spend the night with me during my study?If the patient has special needs, we can accommodate a family member. However, we find that patients usually sleep better after their family leaves. A better night of sleep results in better data, which will help in determining one's diagnosis and treatment. Please inform us in advance if a family member will be accompanying you for the night.9. Will I be sleeping alone or will someone else be there as well?Each patient will have their private room; you will be monitored all night by our outstanding sleep technicians from the control room. All of our technologists have received the highest designation a sleep technician can receive- "Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist". Male and female technicians are both available. 10. What languages does the staff speak?English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Spanish11. Do you perform sleep studies on children?We perform sleep studies on patients 15 years and older. For patients 15 to 17 years old, we ask that a legal guardian spend the night with them for the sleep study.12. What if I cannot fall asleep during the test?We find that almost everyone falls asleep at some part during the night. Even a short duration of sleep can sometimes be enough information for the physician to make a proper diagnosis. If, however, you can absolutely not fall asleep, a sleeping pill can be administered although this is not preferred. If you are taking sleeping pills routinely at home, these can be continued the night of the test. If you have further concerns about this, please feel free to ask our Medical Director. 13. What if I have to go to the bathroom many times at night?This is a common occurrence for many patients and generally does not interfere with making a proper diagnosis. Our technicians are available for assistance.14. I do not have transportation. How will I be able to come in for the sleep study?Please call us in advance; we will be happy to help in arranging this.15. What is the procedure after the sleep study?It usually takes one week to analyze all of the data. You will either follow-up with your referring physician or our Medical Director for the study results and initiation of treatment.16. Can I perform the sleep study at home?Home sleep testing is not as accurate as in-lab testing and may be useful in only a subset of patients. To find out whether you are eligible for a home sleep test, you first need to be scheduled for an appointment and evaluated by our Medical Director.**For a downloadable copy of the above, please click on the "Forms" section.**

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FAQ Physicians
1.What type of insurances does your sleep center accept?Medicare and all of the major PPOs. HMOs include Physician Healthways, Allied, and Advantage Care. For cash patients, please have the patient call the sleep center.2.Is Dr. Ho Board-Certified in Sleep Medicine? Yes. He is certified with the ABIM in Sleep Medicine.3.Does Dr. Ho take care of sleep problems other than sleep apnea?Yes. He has an interest in insomnia, parasomnias, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, circadian-rhythm disorders, sleep-related pharmacology, and others. 4.Are your sleep technicians certified?Yes. All have received their RPSGT or Registered Polysomnography Technician, which is the highest designation a sleep technician can receive. Male and female technicians are both available.5.What languages does your staff speak?English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Spanish6.Is home sleep-testing offered?Yes. However, in-lab testing is preferred as home sleep-testing is less accurate; also, if sleep apnea is diagnosed, the patient may need to perform an overnight in-lab CPAP titration. By starting off with an in-lab test, the patient may save time and money. 7.Does your sleep center provide the patient with DME?No.8.How does your sleep center maximize patient compliance with therapy?Dr. Ho follows the patient very closely after initiating CPAP. His goal is to maintain 100% compliance, and he will spend the time necessary to educate the patient and troubleshoot any issues that may arise. He will also show the patient the actual sleep study, explaining the various abnormalities so that he or she can have a greater understanding. Educational materials are also provided to the patient. Dr. Ho and his staff have consistently received exemplary marks with respect to patient outcomes and satisfaction. He believes in maintaining close communication with the referring physician to achieve the highest quality medical care for the patient. If the referring physician prefers to manage the patient's therapy after the sleep study is performed, they are, of course, welcome to do so.9.Are there alternatives to CPAP that Dr. Ho uses to treat patients with sleep apnea?Yes. Some patients may be candidates for dental devices, surgery, and/or positional therapy. Dr. Ho has multiple contacts in the community who can provide these types of services. 10.Does Dr. Ho see pediatric patients?Dr. Ho sees patients 15 years old and older.

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Nogales Medical Plaza 2707 East Valley Boulevard, Suite 203 West Covina, CA 91792 P 626-810-6700 F 626-737-8559