Riya Shah

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Riya Shah is a rising leader in the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with a focused expertise in cost-effectiveness and comparative outcomes for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. Her most cited work, a 2024 cost analysis study, directly compares two advanced interventions—transoral robotic surgery (TORS) lingual tonsillectomy and hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS)—providing crucial economic and clinical data to guide treatment decisions. This research addresses a critical gap in the field, helping surgeons and policymakers weigh the value of robotic versus neurostimulation approaches for well-selected OSA patients. With her work already garnering early citations, Shah is establishing a reputation for rigorous, patient-centered health economics research. Her contributions are particularly notable for translating complex surgical outcomes into actionable insights, making her a promising voice in otolaryngology and sleep medicine. As she continues to build her portfolio, her studies promise to shape how clinicians optimize both care quality and resource allocation for this prevalent condition.