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The apnea program at Children's of Minnesota provides comprehensive evaluation, apnea monitor education (if medically necessary), follow-up clinical management, and support for infants diagnosed with apnea. The program is available at both Children's - Minneapolis and Children's - St. Paul.

William Wheeler, MD
Children's - Minneapolis
medical director

J. Michael Coleman, MD
Children's - St. Paul
medical director

Offering a Wide Range of Specialized Services

Inpatient services:
Consultation by physician specializing in apnea
Comprehensive history and physical exam
Observation by trained caregivers
Diagnostic testing
Apnea monitor education
Discharge planning

Outpatient services:
Outpatient clinic evaluation by physician specializing in apnea
Coordination of outpatient diagnostic testing
Apnea monitor education
Apnea clinical management
Apnea monitor downloads, scoring, and interpretation
Apnea registered nurse/MD on call 24/7


Your Baby's Apnea Evaluation

The evaluation involves several steps. A doctor completes a medical history and physical, followed by observation, diagnostic testing, and evaluation.

Your Baby's Apnea Evaluation


Contact Us

Children's - Minneapolis
(612) 813-5831
Room 5209
2525 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (Map)

Children's - St. Paul
(651) 220-6267
Room L261
345 Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102 (Map)

Meet the Apnea Staff


Our staff is trained and experienced to help diagnose and treat apnea in infants. Our team is made up of pediatricians specialized in pediatric apnea, pediatric registered nurses, and diagnostic staff.

Make a Gift to Children's Apnea Program

Philanthropy is key to Children’s ability to revolutionize pediatric medicine and to deliver the highest quality of care to children and their families. Please e-mail giving@childrensmn.org or call 651-855-2800 with questions about making a gift.

Types of Apnea


Apnea takes several forms. Here's a primer on the types.