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Our story

On the initiative of Philippe Miserez, Gérald Langel and Robert Martinolli, the Cenas sleep medicine centre was created in December 1989 in Vandœuvres, and became the first sleep recording centre in Geneva to be equipped with a modern polysomnography examination system.

In the mid-1990s, Cenas added a rental service for CPAP machines used to treat sleep apnoea disorders in order to provide a comprehensive analysis and treatment offer to its patients. It also gradually built its network of partner specialist physicians.

From 2001 onwards, all sleep medicine centres were required to obtain accreditation. This new legislation gave legitimacy to sleep medicine.

And from 2010 onwards, Cenas continued its expansion by opening a consultation centre in Les Acacias and developing its comprehensive medical offer, including diagnosis, analysis, assessment and therapeutic treatment. In 2014, a new branch was set up at Hôpital de La Tour.

In 2017, the Cenas teams created the Swiss Sleep Day – in connection with the International Sleep Day – in order to raise awareness of sleep disorders. This annual event involves medical conferences and awareness-raising activities for the general public.

In 2020, with an ever-growing desire to develop sleep medicine in Geneva, Cenas opened a brand-new 700sqm centre in Chêne-Bourg with an increased capacity (4 rooms and 1 suite) and state-of-the-art equipment.

Cenas in figures

years of expertise in sleep medicine

exclusive single rooms

dedicated to sleep medicine

Cenas physicians including 6 resident doctors

Official recognition
The Cenas Sleep Medicine Centre is accredited and certified by the Swiss Society for Sleep Research, Sleep Medicine and Chronobiology (SSSSC).

HONcode certification

The Cenas website complies with the principles of the HONcode charter. This certification ensures that the health information available to visitors is reliable and accurate. The HONcode certification is awarded by the HON Foundation, a non-profit NGO in official relations with the World Health Organization.

Our partners

As long-standing partner of Cenas, the Efficium integrative medicine centre is known for its multidisciplinary and long-lasting support for patients suffering from chronic disorders, including sleep disorders.

Elite, Swiss manufacturer of high quality bedding since 1895, has put, for more than a century, the customer and the product at the heart of their concerns.

SOS Oxygène SA provides 24/7 home care for patients suffering from respiratory insufficiency, and guarantees each patient a truly reassuring and supportive health service.

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