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    MediFind found 999 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Hackensack, NJ. Of these, 752 are Experienced, 203 are Advanced, 42 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      30 Prospect Ave, 
      Hackensack, NJ 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nabil Rizk is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      211 Essex St, 
      Hackensack, NJ 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nadeem Ali is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Ali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      20 Prospect Ave, 
      Hackensack, NJ 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Zimmerman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Zimmerman is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      20 Prospect Ave, 
      Hackensack, NJ 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elie Elmann is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Elmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Peace Health Partners, PC

      718 Teaneck Rd, 
      Teaneck, NJ 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cyrus Golsaz is a Radiologist in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Golsaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Pleurisy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Associates Of Wyoming Valley Inc

      24 Malcom Ct, 
      Tenafly, NJ 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Athena Lantz is a Radiologist in Tenafly, New Jersey. Dr. Lantz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Lantz is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine

      Medical Associates Of Englewood PC

      22 -18 Broadway, Suite 104, 
      Fair Lawn, NJ 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Malayalam, Spanish, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anish Samuel is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Dr. Samuel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Samuel is currently accepting new patients.

      Hiroo Takayama
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

      622 W 168th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hiroo Takayama is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Takayama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

      Isaac J. George
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

      622 W 168th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Isaac George is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Mskcc Surgery Group

      1275 York Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Jones is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      New York University

      530 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (10.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Sterman is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Sterman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      530 1st Ave, Suite 9v, 
      New York, NY 
       (10.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Harvey Pass is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Pass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

      10 Union Sq E, 
      New York, NY 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Udit Chaddha is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Chaddha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

      622 W 168th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arnar Geirsson is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Geirsson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Neal F. Epstein
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      1421 3rd Avenue, 
      New York, NY 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neal Epstein is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Epstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      1275 York Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Downey is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Downey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Endoscopy.

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

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      525 E 68th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephanie Mick is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Mick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      30 Prospect Ave, 
      Hackensack, NJ 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pooja Raju is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Raju is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, and Sarcoidosis.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      30 Prospect Ave, 
      Hackensack, NJ 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Heller is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Heller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      30 Prospect Ave, 
      Hackensack, NJ 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Adrian Pristas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Pristas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Pleurisy. Dr. Pristas is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Pleural Effusion?

      A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.

      When should I see a Pleural Effusion doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

      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 Pleural Effusion doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

      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 Pleural Effusion doctors near Hackensack, NJ?

      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 Pleural Effusion doctors near Hackensack, NJ?

      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 Pleural Effusion doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

      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 Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different 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 Pleural Effusion doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

      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 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 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 Pleural Effusion doctors near Hackensack, NJ?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the 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 Pleural Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the 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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