SairamParthasarathyMD

Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine

Chief, Division of Pulmonary Allergy Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; Director, Center For Sleep Disorders At The University Of Arizona Medical Center; University of Arizona

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Office
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
Phone+1 520-694-8888

Fax+1 520-694-6204

Summary

Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, is a pulmonologist based in Tucson, AZ, with subspecialties in critical care medicine and sleep medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Parthasarathy attended Madras Medical College, graduating in 1990. His expertise lies in sleep medicine, respiratory failure, and sleep deprivation. He has several publications in reputable journals, majorly centered on sleep-related topics. Dr. Parthasarathy is also engaged in several clinical trials, often serving as a principal investigator, focusing on areas like insomnia, gastroesophageal reflux, heart rate variability and care for sleep apnea.

Education & Training

Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1995 - 1999
Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1995
Madras Medical CollegeClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

AZ State Medical License 2007 - 2025
CO State Medical License 2021 - 2025
NV State Medical License 2021 - 2025
NE State Medical License 2021 - 2024
WY State Medical License 2021 - 2024
IL State Medical License 1992 - 2017
American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine Sleep Medicine

Clinical Trials

A Pilot Study of Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Sleep and Inflammation in Critically Ill Patients Start of enrollment: 2006 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 4
Eszopiclone and Inflammatory Mediators in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2007 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 4
Sleep Intervention During Acute Lung Injury Start of enrollment: 2009 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 4
A Pilot Study of CPAP Adherence Promotion by Peer Buddies With Sleep Apnea Start of enrollment: 2010 Jul 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Peer-Driven Intervention for Sleep Apnea Start of enrollment: 2014 Jan 01
Unknown status
Not Applicable
Johrei Therapy and CBT-I in Facilitating Sleep in ICU Survivors Start of enrollment: 2014 Jan 01
Unknown status
Not Applicable
Non-inferiority Study of Telemedicine Versus Conventional CBT-I in Recently Hospitalized Patients With Insomnia Start of enrollment: 2017 Jun 13
Unknown status
Not Applicable
Predictive Analytics and Peer-Driven Intervention for Guideline-based Care for Sleep Apnea Start of enrollment: 2017 Nov 17
Unknown status
Not Applicable
Assessment of Sleep by WHOOP in Ambulatory Subjects Start of enrollment: 2018 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Effect of Servo-Ventilation on CO2 Regulation and Heart Rate Variability Start of enrollment: 2019 Jul 15
Not yet recruiting
Phase 4
Effect of CPAP on Abnormal Gastroesophageal Reflux and Lung Inflammation in IPF Start of enrollment: 2019 Oct 01
Recruiting
Not Applicable
Roles: Contact
CBT-I or Zolpidem/Trazodone for Insomnia Start of enrollment: 2022 Feb 25
Active, not recruiting
Phase 4
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Images: Combined positive air way pressure and atomoxetine-oxybutynin for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Jonathan Mitton, Muhammad E Khan, Daniel Combs, Sairam Parthasarathy, Saif Mashaqi
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2024-12-12
Genetic QT score as a predictor of sudden cardiac death in participants with sleep-disordered breathing in the UK Biobank.
Amit Arora, Wojciech Zareba, Raymond L Woosley, Yann C Klimentidis, Imran Y Patel
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2024-11-26
Peer-Driven Intervention for Care Coordination and Adherence Promotion for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized, Parallel-Group Clinical Trial.
Sairam Parthasarathy, Christopher Wendel, Michael A Grandner, Patricia L Haynes, Stefano Guerra
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2024-10-23

Other

Complex sleep apnea
Parthasarathy S
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/complex-sleep-apnea
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-01-16

Press Mentions

Peer Support Could Help Millions with Sleep Apnea Slumber Easier, Study SaysDecember 4th, 2024
Apple Will Sell Air Pods with Hearing Aids Built InSeptember 11th, 2024
Largest Study yet Examines Who Gets Long CovidMay 26th, 2023
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