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Dr. Amit Chopra, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Maulana Azad Medical College

Professional interests include: lung issues, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and more.

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 2, Suite 48
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 262-3545

Dr. Amit Chopra, MD is a pulmonologist in Troy, NY specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College. Dr. Amit Chopra, MD is affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital, Albany Medical Center and Albany Medical College.

Office Locations

Address:

101 Jordan Road Suite 201
Troy, NY 12180

Address:

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 2, Suite 48
Albany, NY 12208

Some issues Dr. Amit Chopra, 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.

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.

In The News

“Dr. Amit Chopra is a Pulmonologist for the Post Covid Clinic at Albany Medical Center.”—"Hair loss: Connected to COVID?", News10, July 2022

“Dr. Amit Chopra, a Pulmonologist at the Post Covid Clinic at Albany Medical Center, said the hospital has seen a decrease in post-COVID patients in recent months.”—"Post-COVID study: Omicron vs. Delta symptoms", News10, July 2022

“"The mechanisms underlying this relationship merit further exploration," lead author Dr. Amit Chopra, M.D., of the Albany Medical Center in New York, said in a statement.”—"This Sleep Condition May Increase Risk Of Hearing Loss", Huff Post, May 2014

doctor visit	107
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	18
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

doctor visit	237
hospital care	268
inpatient care	268
pulmonary testing	15

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	47
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	41
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

aspiration	10
doctor visit	232
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249
pleural drainage	11
preventive care	10
pulmonary testing	27
vaccines	10

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	80
Less than 65	262

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

aspiration	11
bronchoscopy	45
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	238
hospital care	372
inpatient care	372
minimally invasive procedures	33
minor procedures	12
open surgery	10
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	10
thoracostomy	10
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	75
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	46
Less than 65	160

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	60
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	49
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	40
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	43
Less than 65	123

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	22

aspiration	14
bronchoscopy	10
catheterization	21
doctor visit	157
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
minimally invasive procedures	11
pleural drainage	15

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	35
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	37
Less than 65	112

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

bronchoscopy	8
catheterization	19
doctor visit	194
hospital care	215
inpatient care	215

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	36
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	23

doctor visit	123
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
pulmonary testing	10

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	29
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	48
Dementia	26
Cancer	17

catheterization	12
doctor visit	240
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181
pulmonary testing	25

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit Chopra, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amit Chopra, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY were inpatient care, hospital care, bronchoscopy and pulmonary testing.

aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	22
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	195
hospital care	225
inpatient care	225
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	12
open surgery	10
pleural drainage	13
preventive care	10
pulmonary testing	19
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	10
thoracostomy	10
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11
vaccines	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit Chopra, MD.

**Gender**
Female	178
Male	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	277
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	33
75 to 84	79
Less than 65	102
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit Chopra, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amit Chopra, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Amit Chopra, MD graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College. He completed residency at Jacobi Medical Center. He is certified by the Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College

Residency: Jacobi Medical Center

Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine (2013)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amit Chopra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Glens Falls Hospital

Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical College

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$278 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $119	ANORO ELLIPTA $116	$43
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$215 Cresemba $116	$99
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$214 TAGRISSO $108	FASENRA $21	$84
Pulmonx Corporation	$148 PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $148
GENZYME CORPORATION	$114 DUPIXENT $114
Other	$347 VENTAVIS ILOPROST $100	Esbriet $100	PREVNAR - 13 $76	Olympus Respiratory Accessories $54	Arikayce $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,101
Education	$215

Research Payments

Dr. Amit Chopra, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $1,400.

Biography

Dr. Amit Chopra is a medical specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. In his practice, he is particularly interested in pleural effusion (water on the lungs). His professional affiliations include Albany Medical College, Glens Falls Hospital, and Albany Med Faculty Physicians.