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Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease), Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), sleep study, and more.

6403 Coyle Avenue 2nd Floor
Carmichael, CA 95608

(916) 962-8874

Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD is a neurologist in Sacramento, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease), neurophysiology and sleep medicine. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center and Dignity Health Medical Foundation.

Office Locations

Address:

3000 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

Address:

6403 Coyle Avenue 2nd Floor
Carmichael, CA 95608

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Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep walking
REM sleep behavior disorder
Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

airway management	41
doctor visit	412
sleep study	64

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	27
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

airway management	48
doctor visit	330
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
sleep study	99

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	36
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	49
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

airway management	113
doctor visit	498
electroencephalography (EEG)	29
hospital care	141
inpatient care	141
sleep study	229

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	96
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	68
Less than 65	266

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

airway management	125
doctor visit	498
electroencephalography (EEG)	17
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
sleep study	262

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	77
Hispanic	45
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	27
Less than 65	147

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

airway management	192
doctor visit	437
electroencephalography (EEG)	21
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
sleep study	407

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	97
Hispanic	68
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	26
Less than 65	181

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

airway management	149
doctor visit	388
electroencephalography (EEG)	11
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
sleep study	379

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	79
Hispanic	78
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	24
Less than 65	174

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

airway management	98
doctor visit	482
electroencephalography (EEG)	10
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
sleep study	223

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	64
Hispanic	67
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	35
Less than 65	135

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	558
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	57
Hispanic	52
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	25
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

airway management	20
doctor visit	1427
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
sleep study	63

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD treated as a neurologist in Sacramento, CA were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

airway management	99
doctor visit	560
electroencephalography (EEG)	17
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
sleep study	215

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD.

**Gender**
Female	223
Male	194

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	52
Asian / Pacific Islander	31
Non-Hispanic White	276
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	34
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	28
75 to 84	89
Less than 65	112
65 to 74	188

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	6
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurology, Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals (2009)

Board Certification: Neurology, Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (2009)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Agnes Medical Center

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Anthony Dias, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Resmed Corp	$187 Sleep Disorder Breathing $187
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$147 Sleep and Respiratory Care $147
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$117 VNS Therapy $117
Cyberonics, Inc.	$57 VNS Therapy $57
Biogen, Inc.	$42 PLEGRIDY $42
Other	$108 PLEGRIDY $42	Coils $36	RAC $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$574
Education	$84

Biography

Dr. Robert Dias' areas of specialization are neurophysiology, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease), and sleep medicine. Dr. Dias studied medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis for his residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Dias include sleep study, bronchoscopy, and CPAP treatment. He is professionally affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Foundation and Saint Agnes Medical Center.

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