Board Certification and Education
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Sleep Medicine
- , 2004
- , Neurology, 2010
- , Internal Medicine, 2005
- , Sleep Medicine, 2014
About Me
I specialize in a variety of sleep disorders with a focus in restless leg syndrome, REM sleep behavior disorder, and sleep problems in cognitive decline, dementia and stroke. I work closely with patients' neurologists to optimize their sleep health.
Biographical Statement
Dr. Virginia Skiba graduated with Highest Distinction from the University of Michigan in 1999. She received her Medical Doctor degree in 2004 when she graduated with Distinction from the University of Michigan Medical School. She spent the next 9 years of her career serving in the United States Navy, where she completed an Internal Medicine Internship and Neurology Residency. Dr. Skiba then completed a Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the University of Michigan. In 2014 she joined the Sleep Disorders Center team at the Henry Ford Health System.
Her clinical and research interests have included looking at sleep disordered breathing in various population. She is active in graduate medical education, as well as state and national sleep societies to advance the awareness of healthy sleep and sleep disorders.
She likes to spend time with her family and explore the outdoors, as well as focus on dog training.
Dr. Virginia Skiba is approved as a licensed telemedicine provider in both the states of Michigan and Florida.
Titles
- Associate Medical Director, Henry Ford Medical Group Sleep Laboratories Section Chief, Sterling Heights clinic.
Care Philosophy
I believe that we all need to be empowered to take an active role in managing our health and medical problems. My goal is to provide comprehensive sleep medicine care to adults and children not only by staying up to date on the latest developments in the field, but also by keeping patients informed and engaged in their diagnostic and treatment process.
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Locations
Hospital Privileges
- Henry Ford Hospital
- Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
- Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Clinton Township
- Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital