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, 2023-2026
- Most Outstanding Resident, Temple University Hospital
- Sol Sherry Resident and Fellow Research Forum, Temple University Hospital
Patient Comments
Dr. Vega is so caring and supportive. She listens really carefully to everything I tell her and makes sure I understand all procedures and treatment plans. I highly recommend her.
Dr. Vega is an EXCELLENT PHYSICIAN. She is very caring and understanding. I feel very comfortable in her care and also to mention very blessed. Additionally [...] is the best CPAP administrator. He gets it perfectly right every time he cares for me. I trust him 200%
Dr. Vega is a gentle person. More importantly, her clinical skills and knowledge is excellent as well. She always discusses her plan of care with me. She easy to get in touch with through the app.
Dr. Vega is always a good listener and is very proactive about my care.
[...] Dr. Maria Vega-Sanchez is a terrific physician.