Sadhana Vanka, MD

Medical School:

Sri Venkateswara Medical College, India

Residency:

Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN

Certifications

• ABFM Sleep Medicine Board Certification
• ABFM Family Medicine Board Certification
• Simulation Facilitator
• ASCCP Colposcopy
• Centering Pregnancy Certification
• Nexplanon Insertion And Removal Course
• Complete Ultrasound for Clinicians
• NRP, ALSO, PALS, ACLS

My approach to sleep medicine is grounded in compassionate, family-centered care that recognizes sleep as essential to a child’s overall health, development, and quality of life. I strive to understand each patient’s unique medical, developmental, and environmental factors, and partner closely with families to create practical, individualized treatment plans. Sleep quality and its balance is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. By combining evidence-based medicine with clear communication and education, my goal is to empower children and their caregivers to build healthy, sustainable sleep habits and improve daily functioning, after all children spend more than 1/3rd time of their growing years sleeping!