Vishal Saini,
M.D., FAASM
Research & Medical Director — MWCSD
Lansing, Michigan · Assistant Clinical Professor
A Physician Built for Discovery
Dr. Vishal Saini is an impassioned and accomplished physician with a robust background in sleep medicine, pharmaceutical advisory, and clinical research — with an unwavering focus on rare and underdiagnosed sleep disorders. His dedication to uncovering what lies beneath chronic fatigue and unexplained exhaustion has been the cornerstone of his career and research.
As Research & Medical Director at MWCSD, Dr. Saini provides leadership, clinical expertise, and medical oversight for all patient care operations. Since joining in 2023, he has increased clinic and lab volumes by 200% and modernized the practice by implementing electronic medical records — transforming a paper-based system into a scalable, patient-ready platform.
Prior to MWCSD, Dr. Saini built Michigan's largest standalone sleep lab at Sound Asleep, growing the operation by 500% and expanding from 5 to 35+ staff members. He also served as Medical Director at University of Michigan Health–Sparrow, where he achieved AASM accreditation for the hospital's sleep labs for the very first time — a milestone that enabled Medicare patient acceptance and brought critical services to underserved rural communities.
In 2024, Dr. Saini served as President of the Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine, representing the state's sleep medicine practitioners and championing clinical excellence and access to care. He is also the founder and host of The Hidden Sleep Disorders Show — a podcast for patients who know something about their sleep isn't right.
Areas of Expertise
- Rare Sleep Disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Idiopathic Hypersomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Clinical Trial Design
- Pharmaceutical Advisory
- CPAP & PAP Therapy
Education
Schedule with Dr. Saini
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.
Get the BookReady to See Dr. Saini?
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.