Nagashree Seetharamu, MD, MBBS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology and Hospice/Palliative medicine, she specializes in cancers of the head and neck and thoracic malignancies (lung cancer, mesothelioma, thymic tumors). She maintains an active clinical practice at the Monter Cancer Center where she focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multidisciplinary care. Dr. Seetharamu has established her reputation at the national level through her active involvement, and leadership within influential oncology organizations that steer the direction of clinical cancer care and research across the United States, and globally. She is a full member of both the Cancer Prevention Committee and Respiratory Committee of Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. This is a national, NCI-sponsored, cooperative group that develops, fund and conducts clinical trials at many academic and community oncology centers across the country. In her position on these committees, she collaborates with clinical research experts across the country to establish standards-of-care, oversees the conduct of existing clinical trials, develops innovative and impactful hypotheses, and formulate future clinical trials. Dr. Seetharamu is the institutional principal investigator on over 10 clinical trials, has co-authored over 50 publications and book chapters and is a sought after speaker at various regional, national and international events related to Head and Neck and Thoracic cancer. Dr. Seetharamu is also Associate Program Director of the Medical Oncology and Hematology Fellowship Program for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. In this role, she provides hands-on involvement in the recruitment, education and mentorship of future generations of physicians. Dr. Seetharamu trained in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and in hematology/oncology at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Seetharamu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

Smita Sihag is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Sihag is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Jeffrey Port is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Flushing, New York. Dr. Port is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Leester Wu is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Wu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

Shahriyour Andaz is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Andaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Giuseppe Giaccone is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Giaccone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Tissue Biopsy.

Mohammed Imam is a Thoracic Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Imam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Paul C. Lee is the System Director of Thoracic Surgery at Northwell Health. Board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, he has over 17 years of experience as a thoracic surgeon and specializes in treating benign and malignant disorders of the lung and esophagus. He uses the most advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery.Dr. Lee leads the busiest thoracic surgery program in the New York City area, and is based at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Under his direction, the program has been recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as America's first Robotic Surgery Network of Excellence, a true testament to Dr. Lee's ongoing dedication to delivering innovative care.Dr. Lee's patients choose him not only for his results, but also for his accessibility and compassion. He understands the uncertainty that often comes with a health event or new diagnosis, as the majority of his patients are dealing with cancer. He takes the time to get to know every patient, ensuring the most individualized, compassionate care. He also offers same and next day appointments whenever possible.Collaboration is key to Dr. Lee's approach to treatment. He participates in weekly thoracic tumor boards, where specialists across many disciplines come together to discuss cases and decide on treatment plans uniquely tailored for each patient.Dr. Lee's expertise was honed at some of the finest educational institutions in the world, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Columbia University. Now at the top of his field, he's passionate about passing on his knowledge to other medical professionals. He's a Professor of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He also mentors fellow surgeons at Northwell and beyond, training them in the latest robotic thoracic surgery techniques. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has given presentations at many national and international scientific meetings in the fields of cardiopulmonary physiology, molecular cell biology and thoracic oncology.Research is also important to Dr. Lee. He has been the principal investigator of several innovative biological research trials for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer. He's especially interested in the use of health outcome and quality metrics research in improving the delivery of thoracic surgical services to the community.Dr. Lee is a member of various prestigious medical societies including the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association for Thoracic Surgeons. He also served as the President of the Chinese American Medical Society from 2015 to 2017. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

"Lawrence Richard Glassman, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon and chief of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Northwell's North Shore University Hospital. He's also vice president of thoracic surgery for Northwell facilities across eastern Long Island, tasked with building out the program and expanding access to top thoracic care for more New Yorkers.Dr. Glassman began his career with a residency in general surgery at the University of Minnesota and NYU. He also completed fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery at the National Institutes of Health, Memorial Sloan-Kettering and NYU, and obtained special training in lung transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery. He joined Northwell in 2003, which now has one of the busiest thoracic surgery programs in the U.S.Specializing in both cancerous and noncancerous conditions, Dr. Glassman uses advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery. He is renowned for taking on the most complex operations and revisional surgeries, including chest infections and traumas, and is even involved in Northwell's innovative lung transplant program. Many institutions in the region routinely seek his specialized expertise for highly intricate cases.To provide unmatched patient care, Dr. Glassman and his team believe collaboration is paramount. They hold regular multidisciplinary meetings with specialists across Northwell-including daily team rounds to discuss cardiac and thoracic patients at every Northwell hospital, as well as weekly thoracic tumor boards to develop personalized treatment plans. ""No doctor is an island. There's lots of eyes and ears checking on every single patient. Dr. Glassman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

David Zeltsman is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Zeltsman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Kevin Hyman is the chief of Thoracic Surgery at Glen Cove Hospital. He also practices at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and North Shore University Hospital. He has been with Northwell Health since 2007. Dr. Hyman s area of expertise is thoracic surgery, with a special emphasis on minimally invasive thoracic surgery procedures for lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, myasthenia gravis, anti-reflux surgery and emphysema surgery. He is also skilled at an array of endobrochial and endoscopic therapies, including stenting and laser therapy.The son of two physicians his father a radiologist, his mother a pediatrician Dr. Hyman has been interested in medicine his entire life. I always loved working with my hands and trying to figure things out, so medicine interested me from early on, he says. He was originally planning on becoming a cardiac surgeon until his father passed away from cancer. He passed during my residency and that was when I realized what I wanted to do. Thoracic surgery has combined that love of working with my hands with the desire to help patients and their loved ones through cancer. Despite the heavy nature of some of the diseases Dr. Hyman treats, if you ask any one of his patients what makes him special, they ll likely say his sense of humor. I can be serious when needed, but I always try to joke around and lighten the mood, he says. Patients appreciate that I can make them laugh in a difficult time. It helps make me approachable. Behind the scenes, Dr. Hyman participates in tumor board meetings with other physicians to examine each patient s case and discuss innovative treatments and techniques. And not only is he dedicated to his patients in the present, he s determined to influence the future of cardiothoracic surgery as well he is an assistant professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and a secretary at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Staff Society, an advocacy group for physicians at the medical center. I try to advocate for physicians as well as patients, he says.Dr. Hyman received his postgraduate medical training in both general and cardiothoracic surgery at New York University Medical Center, followed by a year of specialized fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is a graduate of Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences and Cornell University Medical College. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Surgery, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, American Journal of Pathology and Journal of Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology. Dr. Hyman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Rajiv Sharma is a Radiation Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Farid Shahkoohi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Shahkoohi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Sepsis, Dysgraphia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Richard Lee is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

Colleen Daly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Daly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

Laurence Spier is a Thoracic Surgeon in Mineola, New York. Dr. Spier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Todd Carpenter is a Radiation Oncologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Carpenter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Jeffrey Schneider is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Schneider is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Francis Arena is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Arena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Kevin Sullivan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).