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Dr. Boris Medarov, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: pulmonary hypertension, sleep disorders, lung issues, and more.

1365 Washington Avenue Suite 200
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 264-1761

Dr. Boris Medarov, MD is a pulmonologist in Albany, NY specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Boris Medarov, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and Albany Medical College.

Office Locations

Address:

1365 Washington Avenue Suite 200
Albany, NY 12208

Address:

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

Address:

6 Medical Park Drive Suite 203, Malta Medical Park
Malta, NY 12020

Some issues Dr. Boris Medarov, MD can help you with:

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.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep walking
REM sleep behavior disorder
Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"That 15% to 20% increase was higher than we expected," said lead researcher Dr. Boris Medarov, an internist at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park,...”—"Lungs peak later in day", Los Angeles Times, November 2004

“The greatest improvement in lung function overall was found from 4 to 5 p.m. "That 15 percent to 20 percent increase was higher than we expected," said lead researcher Dr. Boris Medarov, an...”—"EXERCISE IN AFTERNOON FOR BEST RESULTS", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, November 2004

“The greatest improvement in lung function overall was found from 4 to 5 p.m. "That 15 percent to 20 percent increase was higher than we expected," said lead researcher Dr. Boris Medarov of Long...”—"Lungs huff best in late afternoon", Chicago Tribune, November 2004

airway management	30
cardiac procedures	11
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	300
hospital care	257
inpatient care	257
minimally invasive procedures	11
pulmonary testing	39
sleep study	58

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	53
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	43
Less than 65	173

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	15
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	289
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
minimally invasive procedures	15
pulmonary testing	13

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	36
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	30
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	22
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	325
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
minimally invasive procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	64
Less than 65	232

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	13
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	281
hospital care	255
inpatient care	255
minimally invasive procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	37
Less than 65	137

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	54
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	17
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	376
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
minimally invasive procedures	17
sleep study	9

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	56
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	48
Less than 65	158

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	44
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

airway management	21
cardiac procedures	18
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	284
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
minimally invasive procedures	18
sleep study	42
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	47
Less than 65	141

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

airway management	46
doctor visit	216
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181
sleep study	102

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	33
Less than 65	139

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

airway management	34
doctor visit	191
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
sleep study	106

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	48
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	39
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

airway management	113
catheterization	13
doctor visit	426
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
sleep study	297

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Boris Medarov, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Boris Medarov, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Albany, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

airway management	48
cardiac procedures	16
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	299
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181
minimally invasive procedures	16
pulmonary testing	26
sleep study	103
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Boris Medarov, MD.

**Gender**
Female	195
Male	185

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	45
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	310
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	34
75 to 84	89
Less than 65	123
65 to 74	133

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Boris Medarov, MD graduated from Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Sleep Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Sleep Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (2009)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Boris Medarov, 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. Boris Medarov, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$88,324 OPSUMIT $40,021	UPTRAVI $15,444	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $12,006	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $404	VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $91	Other $20,358
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$19,767 Adempas $19,767
Gilead Sciences Inc	$16,738 Letairis $10,009	$6,729
United Therapeutics Corporation	$5,450 ORENITRAM $3,880	REMODULIN $647	TYVASO $490	ADCIRCA $55	$378
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,903 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $577	NUCALA $466	BREO $196	ANORO ELLIPTA $193	AREXVY $123	Other $348
Other	$6,939 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $1,313	Wakix $623	Xyrem $510	XYWAV $439	FASENRA $241	Other $3,814

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$102,388
Food and Beverage	$14,616
Travel and Lodging	$12,078
Consulting Fee	$9,553
Education	$487

Research Payments

Dr. Boris Medarov, MD has received 92 research payments totaling $172,026.

Biography

Dr. Boris Medarov is a medical specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He is affiliated with Albany Medical College and Albany Med Faculty Physicians.