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Dr. Darya Soto, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: insomnia, education, hemoptysis, and more.

100 Rowland Way Suite 300
Novato, CA 94945

(415) 878-0225

Dr. Darya Soto, MD is a pulmonologist in Novato, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and sleep medicine. She graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Darya Soto, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health, Hill Physicians and DARYA SOTO MD INC.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

100 Rowland Way Suite 300
Novato, CA 94945

(415) 878-0225

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Hill Physicians

7100 Redwood Boulevard Suite 150
Novato, CA 94945

(415) 878-0225

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Some issues Dr. Darya Soto, MD can help you with:

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.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:

Presence of blood in stool or urine
Frequent nosebleeds or large bruises
Unusual bleeding after being vaccinated
Pain, swelling, or tightness in joint

Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.

Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

CPAP treatment

pulmonary function test

sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Darya Soto, MD performed more CPAP treatment, pulmonary function test (PFT), and sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

in-lab polysomnography

In 2023, Dr. Darya Soto, MD performed more home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, and in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2012 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, airway management and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	44
breathing treatment	11
doctor visit	1114
pulmonary testing	715
sleep study	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2013 were pulmonary testing, airway management, breathing treatment and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	349
breathing treatment	25
bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	1198
pulmonary testing	891
sleep study	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	70
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2014 were pulmonary testing, airway management, breathing treatment and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	320
breathing treatment	18
doctor visit	1200
pulmonary testing	1082
sleep study	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	82
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2015 were pulmonary testing, airway management and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	416
doctor visit	1284
pulmonary testing	1003
sleep study	66

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1006
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	164
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2016 were pulmonary testing, airway management and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	397
doctor visit	1079
pulmonary testing	668
sleep study	97

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	77
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	54
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2017 were airway management, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	1003
doctor visit	1631
pulmonary testing	624
sleep study	244

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	769
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	104
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2018 were airway management, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	1004
doctor visit	1509
pulmonary testing	798
sleep study	143

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	773
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	18
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	92
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2019 were airway management, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	1091
doctor visit	1549
pulmonary testing	451
sleep study	218

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	15
Hispanic	24
Asian	24
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	75
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2020 were airway management, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	930
doctor visit	1271
pulmonary testing	459
sleep study	147

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	11
Hispanic	20
Asian	18
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	360
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	79
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2021 were airway management, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	882
doctor visit	1156
pulmonary testing	646
sleep study	218

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	791
Black	13
Hispanic	23
Asian	19
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	369
85 and over	81
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA during 2022 were airway management, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	939
doctor visit	1153
pulmonary testing	814
sleep study	240

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	725
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	73
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darya Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Novato, CA were pulmonary testing, airway management, sleep study and bronchoscopy.

airway management	670
bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	1285
pulmonary testing	741
sleep study	132

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	629
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	28

**Age**
75 to 84	263
85 and over	81
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	327

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darya Soto, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darya Soto, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	26
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Darya Soto, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. She completed residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. She is certified by the Pulmonary Disease - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center

Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Darya Soto, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Hill Physicians

DARYA SOTO MD INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Darya Soto, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Darya Soto, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Novato, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,160 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $543	OFEV $253	STIOLTO $93	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $67	Spiriva $41	Other $164
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$335 SYMBICORT $165	TEZSPIRE $48	FASENRA $42	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $31	BREZTRI $26	Other $23
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$295 XYWAV $142	Xyrem $128	SUNOSI $25
Insmed, Inc.	$284 Arikayce $284
Resmed Corp	$214 Sleep Disorder Breathing $147	AirSense $33	Sleep Disordered Breathing $18	AirFit $16
Other	$1,200 Inspire $158	XOLAIR $116	NUCALA $83	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $77	Esbriet $70	Other $697

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,199
Education	$269
Consulting Fee	$18

Biography

Dr. Darya Soto is a physician who specializes in sleep medicine and adult pulmonology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Soto include cancer screening, restless leg syndrome, and bronchiectasis. Her average patient rating is 4.0 stars (out of 5). After attending the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, Dr. Soto completed her residency training at George Washington University Medical Center and Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Soto (or staff) speaks Spanish and Persian. She is professionally affiliated with Hill Physicians and Sutter Health. According to Hill Physicians, Dr. Soto is currently accepting new patients at her office in Novato, CA.