Nisha Patel, D.O.
Dr. Nisha Patel is a sleep physician with a strong background in family medicine. She is double board certified in Family Medicine and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Patel completed her family medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois, and went on to pursue her fellowship training in sleep medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. During her training, she was a recipient of the Carlson Award for Outstanding Commitment to patient care.
Dr. Patel has a deep clinical interest in sleep medicine and is passionate about the comprehensive evaluation and management of a wide spectrum of sleep disorders. Her expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive and central sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, hypersomnia, and parasomnias. She has experience with advanced therapies such as CPAP, BiPAP, and adaptive servo-
ventilation (ASV), as well as cognitive behavioral therapy approaches for insomnia (CBT-I).
She takes a holistic and individualized approach to patient care, recognizing the close relationship between sleep and chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. Dr. Patel emphasizes the importance of tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s lifestyle, preferences, and comorbidities, combining evidence-based medicine with practical strategies to improve
adherence and long-term outcomes.
Dr. Patel is committed to staying at the forefront of sleep medicine by incorporating the latest research, technology, and innovations into her practice. She strives to educate and empower her patients, helping them understand their sleep conditions and actively participate in their care to achieve restorative, high-quality sleep.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Patel enjoys watching movies, traveling, exploring new food scenes, and spending time outdoors hiking.
Dr. Patel is available to see many types of sleep medicine patients at The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, including those struggling with sleep apnea, CPAP therapy, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and more.
