Ruchir Patel, MD, FACP | Source | Owner and founder at The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona
Ruchir Patel, MD, FACP
Ruchir P. Patel, M.D., is a board-certified physician, entrepreneur, and consultant with over 15 years of experience in sleep medicine and neuromodulation. He is the CEO and founder of nightly, a direct to consumer virtual sleep medicine care model focused on long-term care and outcomes without the frustrations of health insurance. He is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of Atara Labs, a biotech startup developing innovative solutions for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
He is also the Founder and Medical Director of The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, a comprehensive sleep disorders center that provides diagnosis and treatment for over 80 sleep conditions in adults and children. Additionally, he founded and leads the TMS Institute of Arizona, a specialized treatment center that uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat mental health conditions, such as depression, OCD, and anxiety, and other indications, such as insomnia, addiction, autism spectrum disorder, and chronic fatigue. He also developed and founded a patent-pending natural sleep aid, Sip2Sleep, that has been clinically proven to be effective in improving insomnia symptoms.
Now, Dr. Patel is a Senior Medial Director at Inspire Sleep where he is excited to contribute to a future where technology and compassionate care come together to transform lives of people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on a global scale.
Dr. Patel earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Dr. Patel then completed a fellowship in Sleep Disorders Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
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TMS Institute of Arizona
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Inspire Medical Systems (https://www.inspiresleep.com/)
Vice President, Senior Medical Director -
The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona (https://sleeplessinarizona.com/)
Owner and founder
started Dec 2012
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Feeling Stressed? Here’s Why You Should Start Humming (Seriously)
Singing or humming can help you feel more relaxed during stressful situations. And there's science to explain why! Both of these help stimulate the vagus nerve, activating your parasympathetic nervous system, leading you to feel more relaxed.
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Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Announces the Addition of Paul T. Hoff, M.D., M.S. and Ruchir P. Patel, M.D., F.A.C.P. as Vice President, Senior Medical Directors
MINNEAPOLIS, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) (Inspire), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative, minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), today announced that two leading physicians in the field of sleep medicine and sleep surgery, Paul T. Hoff, M.D., M.S., an otolaryngologist, and Ruchir P. Patel, M.D., F.A.C.P., a sleep medicine specialist, will join Inspire in
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Expert Tips for Better Sleep on Planes from Dr. Ruchir Patel
Dr. Patel, an experienced traveler, offers advice on effective sleep techniques for flights. As a sleep medicine specialist, he can guide on whether to use melatonin or other methods. -
Tart Cherry Juice: A Natural Sleep Aid Explored by Sleep Expert
Dr. Patel highlights the role of melatonin and tryptophan in tart cherries for sleep improvement. He advises starting with small doses and being consistent. Potential side effects and interactions should be considered, and certain individuals may need to avoid it. Pairing tart cherry juice with lifestyle changes can enhance sleep quality. -
Exploring Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Insights from Dr. Ruchir Patel
Dr. Patel, with advanced neuromodulation training, discusses vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) benefits. As a principal investigator, he explores VNS's potential to improve mental clarity, mood, and sleep. Dr. Patel says, "VNS devices offer cutting-edge, non-invasive treatments," highlighting his work at the TMS Institute of Arizona.
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This case underscores the potential of alternative electrode configurations to enhance Inspire therapy efficacy while shortening the titration period. - "Inspire Therapy Alternative Starting Electrode Configuration Improves OSA Less Than 8 Weeks Post-Activation" - Ruchir P. Patel, MD, FACP for Sleep Review
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The success of standalone neuromodulation clinics, exemplified by Dr. Patel’s TMS Institute of Arizona, suggests that specialized facilities offering focused, technologically advanced care could transform PTSD treatment, making innovative therapies more accessible to those who need them most.
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Dr. Ruchir P. Patel, a sleep medicine doctor and medical director of The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, revealed that not everyone realizes they’re consuming something with caffeine in it. “Some fancy water brands, like Vitaminwater, can have up to 50 milligrams of caffeine,” he said.
-"7 Sneaky Foods And Drinks To Avoid If You Struggle To Get A Good Night's Sleep." by Emily Laurence, on assignment for Buzzfeed