About Me
As a faculty member in the division of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, I am dedicated to advancing patient care and education. My role as the associate program director of the sleep medicine fellowship allows me to mentor and train the next generation of specialists, which is incredibly rewarding.
My clinical expertise spans critical care and sleep medicine, with a particular focus on sleep-related breathing disorders, chronic respiratory failure, and complex ventilatory conditions. With years of experience in these fields, I am committed to providing the highest quality care to my patients. I believe in the importance of proactive healthcare engagement and encourage my patients to be active participants in their health journey. My affiliation with NYU Langone ensures that my patients receive coordinated, seamless care across all aspects of their treatment.
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in critical care and sleep medicine, managing a wide range of conditions and contributing to the advancement of patient care. My work at Tisch Hospital, Bellevue, and the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center has provided me with diverse experiences and a deep understanding of the complexities of respiratory and sleep-related conditions.
My journey into medicine was inspired by a desire to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. I pursued my medical education with a focus on pulmonary and sleep medicine, driven by the potential to improve patient outcomes in these critical areas. As part of the NYU Langone team, I am proud to collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals, ensuring that my patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care tailored to their specific needs.
Credentials
Positions
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine), 2018
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease), 2017
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine), 2015
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2014
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Case Western Reserve University, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, 2018
- Fellowship, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Sleep Medicine, 2015
- Residency, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Internal Medicine, 2014
- MD from Topiwala National Med College, 2008
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO/EPO
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Agewell
- Agewell
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Amidacare
- Amidacare
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire BCBS
- Empire BCBS Top Tier
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Centerlight
- Centerlight
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Centers Plan For Healthy Living
- Centers Plan for Healthy Living
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Cigna
- Cigna EPO/POS
- Cigna PPO
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ElderPlan
- ElderPlan
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Emblem
- Emblem Select Care Exchange
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield MediBlue
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Fidelis
- Fidelis Child Health
- Fidelis Exchange
- Fidelis Medicaid
- Fidelis Medicare
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GHI
- GHI CBP
- GHI HMO
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HIP
- HIP Access I
- HIP Access II
- HIP Child Health
- HIP EPO/PPO
- HIP HMO
- HIP Medicaid
- HIP Medicare
- HIP POS
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Hamaspik Choice
- Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP
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Healthfirst
- Healthfirst
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Hotel Trades
- Hotel Trades
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Humana
- Humana Medicare
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Local 1199
- Local 1199 PPO
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Longevity Health Plan
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare
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MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
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Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
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Medicare
- Medicare
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MetroPlus
- MetroPlus Child Health
- MetroPlus Exchange Plans
- MetroPlus Medicaid
- MetroPlus Medicare
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MultiPlan/PHCS
- MultiPlan/PHCS PPO
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NYS Health Insurance Plan
- The Empire Plan
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Oxford
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford Liberty
- Oxford Medicare
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PHP
- PHP
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Railroad Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
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River Spring Health Plan
- River Spring Medicare HMP SNP
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Senior Whole Health
- Senior Whole Health
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Tricare
- Tricare
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UHC
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Top Tier
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VNS
- Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare
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Village Caremax
- Village Caremax
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WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
Ridhwan Y. Baba, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Critical Care Associates
550 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Research My Research
Interests
Asthma, COPD, Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
Research Summary
Airway disease in World Trade Center population. At NYU Langone’s Environmental Health Program, we conduct research on identification of lung injury in surviving community members affected by the destruction of the World Trade Center towers. We are the first center to report the environmental impact of the destruction of the World Trade Center towers on respiratory health of the surrounding community. Dr. Baba’s work focuses on the understanding of molecular, environmental and clinical implications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in this population. As part of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, he also partners in various industry- and American Lung Association- sponsored trials in asthma and COPD.
Clinical study of obstructive sleep apnea in urban population. In collaboration with the sleep laboratory at Case Western Reserve University’s MetroHealth Medical Center, Dr. Baba conducts research on the role of sleep disordered breathing in cardiovascular disease. This includes a prospective, cross-sectional study, Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Clinical Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ISAACS), aimed at identifying the role of obstructive sleep apnea in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome. As the lead sleep medicine physician for the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center, his interests also include the design and conduct of sleep medicine research in the New York City community population.
Academic Contact
Academic office
462 1st Ave
2E
New York, NY 10016
Phone
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Research Interests Timeline
Publications
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Dandawate, Nupur; Baba, Ridhwan Y
Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM. 2023 Jan 01; 19(1):1-2
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Baba, Ridhwan Y; Zhang, Yian; Shao, Yongzhao; Berger, Kenneth I; Goldring, Roberta M; Liu, Mengling; Kazeros, Angeliki; Rosen, Rebecca; Reibman, Joan
International journal of environmental research & public health. 2022 Apr 02; 19(7):
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Baba, Ridhwan Y
Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM. 2020 Sep 15; 16(9):1429-1430