BALTIMORE – Today, Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg became president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors. She assumed the role during SLEEP 2026, the 40th annual meeting of the nation’s leading sleep medicine professionals and sleep scientists, held in Baltimore.
Focused on advancing patient-centered, member-driven priorities in support of the AASM strategic plan, Abbasi-Feinberg will champion strategies that are adaptable, inclusive, and grounded in evidence-based innovation to strengthen clinical practice and enhance patient outcomes. In her role, she will represent the organization’s 9,500 members spanning physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals, to drive collaboration and advance key initiatives across the field of sleep medicine.
“I have a strong interest in advocating for practical changes and advancements that will enable sleep clinicians in diverse settings to thrive and deliver high-quality care,” noted Abbasi-Feinberg. “Sleep and circadian care are fundamental to health care, so sleep clinicians have a vital role to play in our health care system. We need to ensure that health care policies and regulations value sleep care and empower sleep clinicians to excel in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.”
Abbasi-Feinberg brings a depth of institutional leadership to the role, having served on the AASM board of directors since June 2019. Her involvement with the AASM includes prior service as chair of both the Coding and Compliance Committee and the Alternative Payment Models Task Force. She has also served as the AASM advisor to the American Medical Association’s Relative Value Scale Update Committee, and she is recognized as a national expert on coding and reimbursement in the field of sleep medicine.
“Having spent my career practicing sleep medicine in a non-academic setting, I understand the real-world challenges our members face every day. I am committed to advancing practical, patient-focused solutions that improve access to care and outcomes,” said Abbasi-Feinberg.
Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Abbasi-Feinberg serves as medical director of sleep medicine at Millennium Physician Group. A board-certified sleep medicine physician and neurologist, she is widely recognized by both peers and patients for her clinical excellence. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed her neurology residency and post-doctoral fellowship in EEG at the University of Maryland Medical System. With more than two decades of experience, she remains focused on advancing the field of sleep medicine and improving patient outcomes.
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About the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Established in 1975, the AASM is a medical association that advances sleep care and enhances sleep health to improve lives. The AASM membership includes more than 9,500 physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals who help people who have sleep disorders. The AASM also accredits 2,300 sleep centers that are providing the highest quality of sleep care across the country.
