Dawn Anfuso Baroni, BSRT, RRT

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Setting New Standards in Patient Care and Sleep Medicine

Dawn Anfuso Baroni is a leader in respiratory therapy with extensive training in sleep medicine and clinical care.  With over 10 years of sleep apnea management experience, her exceptional skills and dedication have solidified her reputation as a trusted CPAP Coordinator and Respiratory Therapist with the VA Medical Center-San Diego, where she has served since January 2013.

Dawn earned her degrees at the top of her class from Pima Medical Institute and California College San Diego. With more than a decade of experience, Dawn excels in patient care, sleep apnea education and clinical coordination, for the VA San Diego sleep medicine service.  Her responsibilities include patient care, evaluation of non-invasive positive  pressure machines, mask fitting and, provides classroom style education  of the dangers of untreated sleep apnea, for newly diagnosed patients.

Dawn’s commitment to our veterans is commendable and deserves notice. She receives continuous praise and acolytes from her patients and, the other health care providers she assists daily. 

Dawn's professional affiliations are certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care, including active membership in the California Society of Respiratory Care and the American Association for Respiratory Care. She is also a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary with Veterans of Foreign Wars, reflecting her dedication to the veteran community.

In recognition of her exemplary contributions to healthcare, Dawn was honored with the prestigious "Best in California Care Practitioner" Award in 2024, awarded by Best in California Magazine. This accolade highlights her unwavering dedication and excellence in respiratory therapy, specifically within the San Diego VA Health Care System.

Continuing to inspire and uplift those around her, Dawn Anfuso Baroni demonstrates that through expertise, compassion, and commitment, one can genuinely make a difference in the lives of others. 

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