About
Dr. Irina Borissova earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Russian Medical University in Moscow in 1986. She later completed both her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia. That training gave her a strong clinical foundation she has built on across more than 25 years of practice.
Dr. Borissova holds three board certifications: Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, and Diplomate of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She serves as Medical Director of Hospice Care of America in Beaufort, SC, a position she has held since 2005. Growing up in far-east Russia exposed her to natural medicinal remedies passed down through generations, and she weaves that background into her clinical work today. She combines allopathic, functional, and natural medicine into a unified approach focused on whole-person wellness. Her goal with each patient is to identify root causes and build a proactive plan for both present and future health. She speaks English and Russian and holds licensure in South Carolina. The American College of Physicians recognized her work with a Certificate of Merit in 1997, the same year she won the Clinical Vignette Competition.
Education & Training
Medical School
Russian Medical University, Moscow, RU – Doctorate of Medicine 1986
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC 1995-1997
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC 1994-1995
Certifications
Languages
English, Russian
Who is Dr. Borissova right for?
Dr. Borissova is a strong fit for adults who want a physician focused on root causes, not just symptom relief. Patients managing chronic conditions, complex diagnoses, or long-unresolved health concerns will find her investigative approach valuable. Her background in functional and natural medicine suits patients who prefer integrating holistic strategies with conventional treatment. Adults seeking thoughtful end-of-life care planning also benefit from her certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Borissova focuses on internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care. She works to identify root causes of chronic conditions, including metabolic disorders, cardiovascular risk factors, and complex or hard-to-diagnose ailments. She also holds board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and serves as Medical Director of Hospice Care of America in Beaufort.
Dr. Borissova centers her practice on whole-person wellness. She combines allopathic, functional, and natural medicine to build a proactive, preventive plan for each patient. Rather than treating isolated symptoms, she works to uncover the underlying causes of health issues and addresses them with an integrative strategy.
Yes. Dr. Borissova holds three board certifications: Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, and Diplomate of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. These credentials reflect her broad clinical training across conventional and integrative medicine.
Dr. Borissova earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Russian Medical University in Moscow in 1986. She then trained in the United States, completing both her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia.
Yes. Dr. Borissova grew up in far-east Russia, where exposure to natural medicinal remedies passed down through generations shaped her perspective on health. She draws on that background alongside her formal medical training to offer truly integrative care that blends natural, functional, and allopathic approaches.
Dr. Borissova speaks both English and Russian, which allows her to communicate clearly with Russian-speaking patients.
Yes. Dr. Borissova has served as Medical Director of Hospice Care of America in Beaufort, SC since 2005. She also holds board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, making her well-equipped to support patients and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life care.
Dr. Borissova holds memberships in several professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Holistic Medical Association, the Institute of Functional Medicine, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, the American College of Clinical Nutrition, and the American Medical Directors Association.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026