Vishal Saini,
M.D., FAASM
Research & Medical Director — MWCSD
Lansing, Michigan · Assistant Clinical Professor
A Physician Built for Discovery
Dr. Vishal Saini, M.D., FAASM is a board-certified sleep medicine physician, clinical researcher, and pharmaceutical advisor based in Lansing, Michigan. He serves as Research & Medical Director at the Mid-West Center for Sleep Disorders, founded Sound Asleep Research Inc. (2023) as a dedicated clinical research entity for industry-sponsored trials, and is Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Dr. Saini is currently Principal Investigator on six concurrent Phase II/III industry-sponsored clinical trials in narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, sponsored by Takeda, Alkermes, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and Eisai. His clinical practice serves an active patient panel of more than 25,000 patients across four Michigan locations.
He is Secretary of the Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the Award/Research Committee of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin – Sleep (AAPIOS), a 1,500+ member national society; served as 2024 President of the Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine; reviews investigator-initiated grants for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation; and has provided invited expert testimony before the Michigan House of Representatives on sleep medicine and public health.
He is the author of Beyond CPAP: New Hope for Sleep Apnea (2025) and host of The Hidden Sleep Disorders Show podcast.
Areas of Expertise
- Rare Sleep Disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Idiopathic Hypersomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Clinical Trial Design
- Pharmaceutical Advisory
- CPAP & PAP Therapy
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Available at our Lansing location. Same-week appointments often available.
(517) 887-6733A Track Record of Building Excellence
From rural hospitals to Michigan's largest sleep lab — Dr. Saini has consistently transformed sleep medicine practices across the state.
Research & Medical Director
Current- Increased clinic and lab volumes by 200% since joining
- Implemented EMR system — practice was entirely paper-based before 2023
- Provides clinical leadership, medical oversight, and interprofessional collaboration
- Leads decision-making for all clinic, lab, and sleep study operations
President
- Served as statewide president for Michigan's premier sleep medicine professional organization
- Championed clinical excellence, education, and advocacy for sleep medicine practitioners
Medical Director
- Grew annual revenue by 500% and staff from 5 to 35+
- Built Michigan's largest standalone sleep lab and clinic practice
- Integrated Telehealth to sustain operations through COVID-19
- Oversaw 4 high-volume clinic locations: Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, Mt. Pleasant
Medical Director
- Achieved AASM accreditation for the first time, enabling Medicare patient acceptance
- Delivered critical sleep medicine services in underserved rural communities
- Implemented strategic vision for healthcare provisioning across rural Mid-Michigan
Medical Director
- Directed sleep medicine services for a full-service critical access hospital
- Implemented home sleep testing into the service portfolio
- Managed all patient care and diagnostics for a 2-bed sleep laboratory
The Hidden Sleep Disorders Show
Millions of people feel constantly exhausted but are told they're simply stressed, depressed, or sleeping poorly. In reality, many have undiagnosed sleep disorders.
Dr. Saini's podcast uncovers the medical conditions hiding behind unexplained fatigue — exploring diagnosis, treatment, and cutting-edge research. This is not a sleep-tips show. It's a diagnosis awareness show.
Beyond CPAP
New Hope for Sleep Apnea
Dr. Saini's groundbreaking book explores the full landscape of modern sleep apnea treatment — from oral appliances and nerve stimulators to lifestyle approaches. A must-read for anyone struggling with CPAP compliance or searching for alternatives.
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Schedule a consultation at our Lansing location. Dr. Saini specializes in complex and rare sleep disorders — if you've been struggling for answers, he can help.