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Raghu P. Upender MD, MBA

Chief, Division of Sleep, Medical Director of Vanderbilt Sleep Disorders Center, and Professor of Neurology

Areas of Expertise

  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sleep Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 24100
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English
  • Telugu

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Connecticut, 1995
  • Internship - North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 1996
  • Residency - Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center, 1999
  • Fellowship - Washington University Medical Center, 2000
  • Master of Business Administration - Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2000
  • Sleep Medicine - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
I was having issues with MHAV not recognizing my audio and camera (screen was black), but Provider called me on my cell to connect (and sent link to use). This was VERY appreciated because I didnt want to miss my apt., or be marked a no show by error.
July 21, 2026
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There was no bad experience; it was a very good experience.
July 6, 2026
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He was good, kind, and patient. Very easy to talk to, and he LISTENED.
June 24, 2026
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I had a great experience with Dr Upender. He was a pleasure to talk to. Very attentive, answered all my questions and in a manner I could understand.
June 13, 2026
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Excellent televisit with Dr Upender.
June 9, 2026
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Rahgu rocks
June 6, 2026
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Above and beyond excellent
May 26, 2026
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So impressed. Dr Upender listened to all my concerns, explained his assessment - gave me time to ask questions. Couldn't have gone better
May 5, 2026
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Extremely helpful
April 9, 2026
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