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Joseph Edward Modrak, M.D.

Joseph Edward Modrak, M.D.

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

4.8 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Accepting New Patients

Locations

Comprehensive Sleep Center - Brighton

Westfall Park
2337 South Clinton Avenue, Building 4
Rochester, NY 14618

Sleep Disorders Center - Canandaigua

Thompson Canandaigua Professional Center
3170 West Street, Suite 275
Canandaigua, NY 14424

About Me

Dr. Modrak graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1989. He subsequently completed an Internal Medicine residency as well as Fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Rochester. He has been on the faculty at URMC since completing his training in 199...
Dr. Modrak graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1989. He subsequently completed an Internal Medicine residency as well as Fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Rochester. He has been on the faculty at URMC since completing his training in 1995. He is board certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. He currently divides his time between seeing patients with sleep disorders at the UR Medicine Sleep Disorders Center and providing pulmonary/critical care services for patients hospitalized at Strong Memorial Hospital. He is the Medical Director at the Sleep Disorders Center-Canandaigua.

Dr. Modrak is married and has 2 grown children. He is an avid bicyclist and is quite happy about the fact that the Sleep Disorders Center is adjacent to the Erie Canal so that he can bike to work much of the year.


Undergraduate Education:
University of Virginia graduated in 1984 with BA in Biology

Medical School:
Medical College of Virginia graduated in 1989

Post-Doctoral Training:
Medical Residency 1989-1992 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship training 1992-1995 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY


Medical Licensure

New York State Medical Licensure No. 188210

Certifications

Certified -- American Board of Internal Medicine, 1992, 2002
Certified -- Pulmonary Disease Subspecialty Examination, 1994, 2004, 2014
Certified -- Critical Care Medicine Subspecialty Examination, 1995, 2005, 2016
Certified -- Sleep Medicine Subspecialty Examination, 1998, 2009, 2019

Professional Hospital and Administrative Appointments

Institution Appointment Years

Strong Sleep Disorders Center, Associate Director; 1/00-present
Rochester, NY

Strong Sleep Disorders Center, Director Pediatric services; 1/00-1/05
Rochester, NY

Sleep Disorders Center (URMC)-Canandaigua, Director, 5/1/24-present

FF Thompson Hospital Director, Sleep Disorders 1/98-present
Canandaigua, N.Y. Center

St. James Mercy Hospital Director, Sleep Disorders 4/97-present Hornell, N.Y. Lab

Certified Specialties

Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Sleep Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1992 - 1995

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1990 - 1992

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1989 - 1990

Education

MD | Medical College of Virginia Hospitals (USA). 1989

Research

Dr. Modrak has a very large clinical practice. He has been involved in a number of clinical research studies on obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children.
Dr. Modrak has a very large clinical practice. He has been involved in a number of clinical research studies on obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

A terrific doctor for my medical issue.

Jun 09, 2024

Got done what was needed. [...]

Apr 07, 2024

5.0 stars

Really liked the doctor I was assigned.

Mar 25, 2024

5.0 stars

Felt comfortable asking questions and appreciated the information shared during this appointment.

Nov 04, 2023

4.6 stars

All good.

Jun 12, 2023

5.0 stars

Very understanding provider

May 21, 2023

5.0 stars

He is a very nice friendly understanding/helpful doctor

Apr 22, 2023

5.0 stars

This doctor conducted a comprehensive and thorough evaluation. In advance of the appointment, he requested prior records from [...]. He went through my meds one by one and asked pertinent questions to understand my history with my sleep/wake disorder. I was impressed. [...]

Mar 25, 2023

5.0 stars

Dr. Modrak is very knowledgeable and did an excellent job explaining treatment options.

Nov 30, 2022

4.2 stars

I had breathing difficulty and chest pressure for approx the last 2 yrs which I discovered on my own was related to CPAP use. [...] Dr. Modrack agreed it would be ok for me not to use CPAP. He provided some suggestions that could help to alleviate snoring, higher AHI's etc which I did find helpful. I was grateful to finally get some info and felt heard in this visit now 2 yrs later.

Aug 29, 2022

4.6

While I thought both the doctor and the resident listened carefully and explained their thoughts [...]

Jul 22, 2022

5.0

Great

Jun 26, 2022

5.0

I had a very positive experience at this clinic.

May 21, 2022

5.0

Explained everything and was the best!

Mar 12, 2022