Mitchell Gigandet, MD
Mitchell B. Gigandet, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Sleep Division of the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Gigandet specializes in sleep medicine and cares for patients with a wide range of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, insomnia, and other conditions affecting sleep and wakefulness. He is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Gigandet is actively involved in medical education and serves as Co-Director of Sleep Continuing Medical Education (CME) at Vanderbilt Health. He has delivered lectures and presentations on a variety of sleep medicine topics, including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, periodic limb movements of sleep, and insomnia. His scholarly work includes publications and presentations related to sleep medicine and general internal medicine.
Dr. Gigandet earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bridgewater College and received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in Sleep Medicine at Duke University Hospital. Prior to his medical career, he served in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Squad Leader and Rifleman. Dr. Gigandet joined the Vanderbilt faculty in 2024.
Research Information
Dr. Gigandet’s academic interests focus on the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and sleep disturbances associated with neurologic disease. His scholarly work has explored clinical manifestations of sleep-related breathing disorders and factors that influence patient outcomes. Through clinical education, research, and patient care, Dr. Gigandet seeks to improve recognition and treatment of sleep disorders and their impact on overall health and quality of life.