The 20 Best Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in New York, US

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The 20 Best Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion Doctors in New York, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 570 doctor with experience in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion near New York, US. Of these, 506 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Karen M. Mcginnis
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Mcginnis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Jeffrey Allerton
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Allerton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Dennis J. Rassias
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Albany Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery

    319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 206, 
    Albany, NY 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Rassias is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Rassias has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rassias is currently accepting new patients.

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    Alan E. Schaffer
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Bariatric Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Bariatric Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    St. Peter's Sleep Center - Albany

    One Pine West Plaza, Washington Ave Extension, 
    Albany, NY 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Schaffer is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Schaffer has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Schaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas Chacko
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

    Office

    5008 Brittonfield Pkwy, 
    East Syracuse, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Chacko is a Radiologist in East Syracuse, New York. Dr. Chacko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, and Pleurisy.

    Abhinav Agrawal
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    270-05 76th- Avenue, 3rd- Floor, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Agrawal is the Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy at Northwell Health. He is a board-certified Interventional Pulmonologist who completed his training at the University of Chicago. He specializes in airway interventions including ablative techniques (including laser, APC, cautery, cryotherapy and photodynamic therapy) and stents, diagnostic and navigational bronchoscopy including robotic bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, endobronchial ultrasound, indwelling pleural catheter placement and thoracoscopy for pleural biopsies and pleurodesis. He is also an integral part of the complex airway diseases program at Northwell Health. His research interests include endobronchial ultrasound, robotic bronchoscopy, management of complex airway diseases and diagnosis and management of pleural diseases. He has authored several articles on a variety of topics in interventional pulmonology. He has been awarded the Distinguished CHEST Educator award several times by the American College of Chest Physicians. His work has been presented at national meetings and published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Agrawal is a member of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology and is actively involved in peer education through the same. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Ian H. Newmark
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Syosset

    8 Greenfield Road, 
    Syosset, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Newmark is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Syosset, New York. Dr. Newmark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Empyema.

    Klaus-dieter K. Lessnau
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    1041 3rd Avenue, Suite 203, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

    Among Best doctors"". Dr. Lessnau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Empyema.

    Michel N. Chalhoub
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine At Seaview Avenue

    501 Seaview Avenue, Suite 102, 
    Staten Island, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Michel Chalhoub is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Chalhoub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Kevin M. Hyman
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery At New Hyde Park

    270-05 76th Avenue, Oncology Building, 3rd Floor, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Dany Elsayegh
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine At Seaview Avenue

    501 Seaview Avenue, Suite 102, 
    Staten Island, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dany Elsayegh is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Elsayegh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Edward S. Wind
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    270-5 76th Avenue, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Wind is a Radiologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Wind is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Weill Medical College Of Cornell

    5645 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Shostak is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Flushing, New York. Dr. Shostak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shostak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Albany Medical College

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Mace is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Mace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mace is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    530 E 74th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Or Kalchiem is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kalchiem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kalchiem is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Advanced Medical Group PC

    1958 Ocean Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reuven Moshenyat is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Moshenyat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Lung Metastases.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    Saratoga Hospital

    19 W Ave, Suite 103, 
    Saratoga Springs, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hung Nguyen is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Saratoga Springs, New York. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    530 E 74th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lee is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    200 E Main St, Suite 2e, 
    Smithtown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Dipalo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Dipalo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Cerebral Hypoxia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    530 E 74th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Vander is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Vander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Metastases, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Vander is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion?

    Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the area between the layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity.

    In a person with parapneumonic pleural effusion, the fluid buildup is caused by pneumonia.

    When should I see a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor in New York, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor in New York, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors in New York, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors in New York, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor in New York, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor in New York, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors in New York, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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