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Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Albany Medical College (1994)

Professional interests include: stroke, cancer, endovascular disease, and more.

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 3, Room 311
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 262-5088

Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD is a neurosurgeon in Valatie, NY specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 1994 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and Albany Medical College.

Office Locations

Address:

1301 River Street
Valatie, NY 12184

Address:

3 Crossings Boulevard Suite 2
Clifton Park, NY 12065

Address:

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 3, Room 311
Albany, NY 12208

Address:

713 Troy Schenectady Road Suite 306, Capital Region Health Park
Latham, NY 12110

Some issues Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

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“Speakers included Alan S. Boulos, MD '94, The Lynne and Mark D. Groban, MD '67 Distinguished Dean of Albany Medical College; Robert T. Cushing, chair of the Albany Med Health System Board of...”—"Albany Medical College celebrates commencement", Troy Record, May 2024

“Speakers included Alan Boulos, MD '94, interim dean of Albany Medical College, Robert T. Cushing, chair of Albany Med's Board of Directors, and student representatives of the Class of 2022.”—"Albany Medical College holds graduation ceremony at SPAC", The Saratogian, May 2022

“"This advanced certification demonstrates our stroke program's steadfast commitment to providing cutting-edge, rapid treatment for even the most complex strokes," said Alan Boulos, M.D., chair of...”—"Albany Med reaccredited by The Joint Commission", News10, March 2022

doctor visit	163
vascular procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	12
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

doctor visit	136
vascular procedures	55

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	118
vascular procedures	58

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	22
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

doctor visit	105
vascular procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	20
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

doctor visit	139
vascular procedures	64

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	12
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	102
vascular procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

doctor visit	67
vascular procedures	60

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

doctor visit	12
vascular procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Valatie, NY were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

catheterization	14
doctor visit	98
minimally invasive procedures	14
spinal procedures	14
vascular procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	86
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	22
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 1994. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (1994)

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery American Board of Neurological Surgery (2005)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical College

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
MicroVention, Inc.	$68,830 PHIL $17,827	NEUROLOGICAL PRODUCT $12,715	HydroSoft 3D Coil $9,312	FRED $1,365	HydroSoft Coil $1,033	Other $26,578
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$9,455 neurovascular $9,217	$238
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,184 Neurosurgery $1,938	neurovascular $166	ENTERPRISE $80
Sequent Medical, Inc.	$1,597 WEB Aneurysm Embolization Device $1,597
Covidien LP	$577 Trellis $249	Neurovascular Stents $157	Flow Diversion $153	Coils $18
Other	$1,037 Thrombectomy $274	3D Revascularization $131	Target $100	Solitaire $81	Axium $72	Other $379

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$45,792
Travel and Lodging	$30,696
Food and Beverage	$5,358
Royalty or License	$1,597
Education	$139
Other	$98

Research Payments

Dr. Alan Samuel Boulos, MD has received 92 research payments totaling $315,288.

Biography

Dr. Alan Boulos practices neurosurgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Boulos include brain aneurysm, cancer, and neurosurgery. He is professionally affiliated with Albany Medical College. Dr. Boulos's education and training includes medical school at Albany Medical College and residency at Albany Medical Center.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography