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About Dr. med. Cristina Zunzunegui
Dr. Cristina Zunzunegui, M.D., is a board-certified specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy (FMH) with a certificate of competence in sleep medicine and a certified somnologist of the European Sleep Research Society. She has been working in the field of sleep medicine for over 15 years, most recently as medical director of the Hirslanden Center for Sleep Medicine in Zurich. She is particularly committed to treating sleep disorders holistically, taking both physical and… Read more
Personal information:
- Accepting new patients
Female
Nationality: Spain
German, Spanish, English, Italian
Qualifications
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Specialist medical title
Psychiatry and psychotherapy
Psychiatry and psychotherapyIssued:
Switzerland, 2017
State exam
Doctor
Issued:
Spain, 2007
Recognized in Switzerland:
05.03.2014
Further private training and diplomas
2020
Sleep medicine (SSSSC)
Licence to practise
Practice locations
Dr. med. Cristina Zunzunegui works at 1 location:
Treatments
Insomnia and CBT-I
Specialized medical evaluation and treatment of difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. A particular focus is placed on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Evaluation of sleep-related breathing disorders at home or in a sleep lab. Treatment with CPAP therapy, mask fitting, and appropriate alternatives such as a mandibular advancement… Read more
Restless Legs Syndrome
Diagnosis and treatment of restless legs syndrome and other sleep-related movement disorders. Treatment is tailored to each individual through a combination of medical and… Read more
Narcolepsy and Daytime Sleepiness
Evaluation of severe daytime sleepiness, hypersomnia, and narcolepsy—including polysomnography, MSLT, or MWT as needed—as well as individualized treatment and long-term follow-up… Read more
Sleep Laboratory and Sleep Diagnostics
Comprehensive diagnosis of sleep disorders using polysomnography, respiratory polygraphy, actigraphy, and daytime assessments—on an outpatient basis at home or in our own sleep… Read more
Services
Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine Clinic
Specialist evaluation of the full range of sleep-wake disorders. The consultation includes a detailed medical history, questionnaires, sleep logs, a review of existing findings,… Read more
Outpatient Sleep Diagnostics
Sleep medicine evaluations conducted in the patient’s familiar home environment, including respiratory polygraphy, nocturnal pulse oximetry, and actigraphy. The appropriate method… Read more
Diagnostics in the Sleep Lab
Comprehensive polysomnography with expert monitoring in modern, well-equipped private rooms, as well as daytime evaluations for severe sleepiness, particularly the Multiple Sleep… Read more
Behavioral Therapy for Sleep Disorders
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) as individual or group therapy, as well as behavioral medicine treatment for other sleep-wake disorders. In addition, relaxation… Read more
Personalized Treatment and Follow-Up Care
Personalized, interdisciplinary treatment of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, hypersomnia, parasomnias, and sleep-wake cycle… Read more
Employment history
2026 - Today
Medical Director, Somnoklinik AG Sleep Medicine, Zurich
2024 - 2026
Medical Director, Hirslanden Center for Sleep Medicine, Zurich (in collaboration with the Hirslanden Lung Center)
2022 - 2023
Senior Physician with Management Responsibilities, Wetzikon Psychiatric Center, in cooperation with the Zürcher Oberland Sleep Center (GZO)
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