Vichaya Arunthari, M.D.

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SUMMARY

The research interests of Vichaya Arunthari, M.D., involve reviewing data from patients who undergo hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy for obstructive sleep apnea treatment to see what factors predict a good response to treatment. Dr. Arunthari also compares in-person cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia to the delivery of this therapy via telehealth.

Focus areas

• Hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy data. Dr. Arunthari reviews data from across Mayo Clinic to examine what factors predict good outcomes in patients who undergo hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
• Insomnia outcomes data. Dr. Arunthari reviews data from cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia to compare outcomes of in-person versus telehealth-based treatment.

Significance to patient care

Along with Mayo Clinic colleagues in Arizona and Minnesota, Dr. Arunthari is reviewing data from patients who undergo hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. These reviews can help predict which patients will respond best to therapy and aid the design of selection criteria to focus on these patients. Dr. Arunthari also is working to find out whether cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia delivered via telehealth provides similar outcomes to the same therapy delivered in person.

Professional highlights

• Pulmonary Hypertension Association Fellows Scholarship Award, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, 2010.
• Resident of the Year Award for Humanitarianism, University of Illinois, 2006.