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ST. PAUL, Minn. (10/12/26) – Sadhana Vanka, MD, joined Gillette Children’s in April as a sleep medicine physician. She specializes in evaluating and treating sleep disorders in children with complex medical needs, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders that can affect a child’s health, development, and quality of life.
Vanka brings more than eight years of clinical experience in sleep medicine, primary care, and inpatient medicine. Most recently, she practiced at Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Clinic and Hennepin Healthcare, where she evaluated and treated complex sleep disorders in pediatric and adult patients. She also served as Associate Program Director for the Family Medicine Residency Program at Hennepin Healthcare, supporting physician education and training.
Vanka completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine through Hennepin Healthcare and the University of Minnesota, a residency in Family and Community Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare. She is board certified in Family Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
“Sleep plays an essential role in a child’s health, development, and overall well-being,” said Vanka. “My goal is to partner with families to understand each child’s unique needs and develop practical, individualized treatment plans that support better sleep and improve daily life.”
In addition to her clinical practice, Vanka has contributed to research and quality improvement initiatives focused on pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, sleep-disordered breathing, and improving sleep laboratory practices. She has presented at national and regional conferences and remains actively involved in medical education and mentoring.
Vanka sees patients at Gillette Children’s virtually.
Learn more about sleep medicine at Gillette Children’s and about Dr. Vanka and her approach to care on her provider profile.
