Sam Brusco, Associate Editor07.31.23
Inspire Medical Systems, a company focused on minimally invasive solutions for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has appointed Charisse Sparks, MD as its new chief medical officer, effective July 27.
Dr. Sparks will lead Inspire’s medical and clinical affairs functions and will report to president and CEO Tim Herbert.
“We are excited to add Dr. Sparks, a board-certified physician with extensive business and leadership experience, to our executive team,” Herbert told the press. "Inspire has long-partnered with leading ear, nose, and throat surgeons, and sleep physicians, as part of our medical advisory boards. In her role as our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sparks will continue to amplify these important collaborations, further enhancing our focus on delivering high-quality patient outcomes. As a result of her deep knowledge of Inspire’s business from her service on the Board, Dr. Sparks is well-positioned to lead Inspire’s clinical development initiatives to ensure optimized therapy design and inclusion of critical user inputs,” added Herbert.
Dr. Sparks is board certified in orthopedics, specializing in orthopedic trauma surgery. She was a practicing orthopedic trauma surgeon for over 10 years. She transitioned into the industry when she joined DePuy Synthes, and subsequently was chief medical officer of AppliedVR, a company focused on virtual reality-based treatments to treat pain and other conditions.
“Having served on the Board of Inspire, I have developed a deep understanding of the Inspire technology and the significant opportunity we have to impact the sleep market in the future. It is a tremendous opportunity to contribute as a full-time member of an excellent leadership team,” said Dr. Sparks. “I look forward to assisting all physicians who are in service to OSA patients deliver outstanding clinical results and contribute to Inspire’s mission of serving the many patients with untreated OSA.”
Last week, Inspire revealed that former Medtronic exec Carlton Weatherby joined the company as its chief strategy officer.
Dr. Sparks will lead Inspire’s medical and clinical affairs functions and will report to president and CEO Tim Herbert.
“We are excited to add Dr. Sparks, a board-certified physician with extensive business and leadership experience, to our executive team,” Herbert told the press. "Inspire has long-partnered with leading ear, nose, and throat surgeons, and sleep physicians, as part of our medical advisory boards. In her role as our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sparks will continue to amplify these important collaborations, further enhancing our focus on delivering high-quality patient outcomes. As a result of her deep knowledge of Inspire’s business from her service on the Board, Dr. Sparks is well-positioned to lead Inspire’s clinical development initiatives to ensure optimized therapy design and inclusion of critical user inputs,” added Herbert.
Dr. Sparks is board certified in orthopedics, specializing in orthopedic trauma surgery. She was a practicing orthopedic trauma surgeon for over 10 years. She transitioned into the industry when she joined DePuy Synthes, and subsequently was chief medical officer of AppliedVR, a company focused on virtual reality-based treatments to treat pain and other conditions.
“Having served on the Board of Inspire, I have developed a deep understanding of the Inspire technology and the significant opportunity we have to impact the sleep market in the future. It is a tremendous opportunity to contribute as a full-time member of an excellent leadership team,” said Dr. Sparks. “I look forward to assisting all physicians who are in service to OSA patients deliver outstanding clinical results and contribute to Inspire’s mission of serving the many patients with untreated OSA.”
Last week, Inspire revealed that former Medtronic exec Carlton Weatherby joined the company as its chief strategy officer.