Patricia Dettenmeier, APRN-CNP
Sleep Medicine, Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary Disease
Patricia Dettenmeier's areas of clinical interest include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and restless leg syndrome. She works with patients to provide a comprehensive history and physical exam, in-lab day and/or night sleep studies and home sleep tests, sleep therapies, prescriptions for oral medications, and referrals to board-certified dentists for oral appliances.
Her research interests include CPAP therapy and adherence, and claustrophobia in OSA and CPAP.
Dettenmeier is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Midwest Nursing Research Society, and the Missouri Sleep Society.
Outside of her work with patients, Dettenmeier is active in Boy Scouts of America. She has worked at Saint Louis University for over 35 years.
Her research interests include CPAP therapy and adherence, and claustrophobia in OSA and CPAP.
Dettenmeier is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Midwest Nursing Research Society, and the Missouri Sleep Society.
Outside of her work with patients, Dettenmeier is active in Boy Scouts of America. She has worked at Saint Louis University for over 35 years.
About Patricia
Specialties
Sleep Medicine
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Critical Care Medicine
Nurse Practitioner
Pulmonary Disease
Gender
Female
Education
St. Louis University School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing, 1983
St. Louis University School of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice, 2013
St. Louis University School of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 1997
St. Louis University School of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice, 2022
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1977
Certifications
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Verification
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Patient Reviews
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4.7 out of 5
164 ratings,
67 reviews
11/26/2025
Thank you Dr. Dettenmeier!
11/18/2025
Very thorough.
11/12/2025
Kind and gentle and promotes healthy lifestyle
11/6/2025
Dr. Dettenmeier's expertise and care are worthy of better IT resources.
10/22/2025
The doctor is very carrying and knowledgeable
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group - Sleep Services
3545 Lafayette Ave.St. Louis, MO 63104
Monday - Sunday
Closed
Office
314-617-3464