Dr. Yi Cai
Overview
Yi Cai, MD is an Assistant Professor and Director of Sleep Surgery at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is driven by the desire to improve patients’ sleep through innovative clinical and research approaches. As one of the few fellowship-trained sleep surgeons in the New York City area, Dr. Cai has expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). She devotes significant attention to upper airway evaluation in personalizing treatment for her patients and offers the full spectrum of surgical sleep apnea care, ranging from nasal and pharyngeal surgery to skeletal surgery to hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire therapy).Dr. Cai received her undergraduate degree with honors from Harvard College and her medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was awarded the Coakley Memorial Prize and Donald M. Palatucci Prize. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. There, she led quality improvement initiatives as a chief resident, received a Patient Care Fund Award, and served as Co-Chair of the UCSF Resident and Fellow’s Council. Dr. Cai then completed fellowship training in both Sleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was selected to attend the AASM Young Investigators Research Forum. Since specializing in sleep surgery, Dr. Cai has given several presentations at the premier global conferences in otolaryngology, sleep medicine, and sleep surgery.As one of <10 fellowship-trained sleep surgeons in the nation with active, peer-reviewed grant funding for sleep apnea research, Dr. Cai’s clinical expertise is uniquely strengthened by her academic experience. She is dedicated to advancing the field of sleep apnea surgery through novel therapeutic target identification and research on the cardiometabolic outcomes of OSA surgery. For this work, Dr. Cai has been supported by competitive grants from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Triological Society, American Heart Association, and Columbia Technology Ventures, as well as awards at international conferences. Additional research interests and ongoing projects include the use of wearable technologies and applying shared decision-making to enhance care in OSA. Dr. Cai has also served on hospital and national academic committees, mentored numerous medical trainees, and reviewed articles for various research journals. She has published over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and textbook chapters, including first-author publications in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, SLEEP, and the leading otolaryngology textbooks.
Dr. Cai is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sinus Cancer, Empyema, Phantom Limb Pain, and Septoplasty.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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51 West 51st Street, Suite 385, New York, NY 10019
880 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
1 Pondfield Road, Floor 2nd Floor, Bronxville, NY 10708
180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
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Dr. Cai has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yi Cai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yi Cai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yi Cai by calling their office at 212-305-8555. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yi Cai a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yi Cai is classified as an Advanced expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Yi Cai specialize in?
While Dr. Yi Cai is a Sleep Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Septoplasty, and Sinus Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sleep Medicine.
Does Dr. Yi Cai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yi Cai has published 107 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can view a list of Dr. Yi Cai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yi Cai accept my insurance?
Dr. Yi Cai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-8555 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Cai isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- EmpyemaDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Phantom Limb PainDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Phantom Limb Pain.
- SeptoplastyDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Septoplasty.