Clinical Interests
- Sleep medicine
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Interstitial lung disease
Highlights
Dr. Vega-Sanchez was featured in two 6 ABC "Moves in Medicine" segments. Watch the videos to learn more about a new at-home test that can diagnose sleep disorders and how sleep apnea sufferers can find much-needed relief in CPAP machines.
Education
- MD, Pontificia Universidad Catolica, Quito, Ecuador
Training
- Fellowship, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Fellowship, Sleep Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine
Memberships
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Chest Physicians
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Pulmonary Disease, Philadelphia magazine, 2023-2025
- Most Outstanding Resident, Temple University Hospital
- Sol Sherry Resident and Fellow Research Forum, Temple University Hospital
Patient Comments
Dr. Vega is a very good listener and always looks for ways to help. She prescribed new things to help make me feel better. I feel like I always get excellent care from her.
Dr Vega is very detailed and helpful
Dr Vage is a very caring and compassionate professional physician. She REALLY listens to the patient and provides suggestions in a carry way. She saved my life and I am Very grateful
I really like Dr Vega. I feel very positive about my treatment with her.
Dr. Maria Vega gives me the best possible care & advice.