The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Hoboken, NJ

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Hoboken, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1185 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Hoboken, NJ. Of these, 893 are Experienced, 239 are Advanced, 50 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat (Ent) Mount Sinai Union Square

    10 Union Sq E Ste 2A, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.2 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.

    Nirav C. Patel
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery At Lenox Hill, 4th Floor

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 4th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    """The robot is one of my most trusted allies. It's a tool that is an extension of me.""Dr. Nirav Patel is the director of Robotic Cardiac Surgery for Northwell Health and the vice chairman of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. Having performed thousands of procedures, Dr. Patel has mastered the relationship between a human, a robot and a heart. And in doing so, he has changed and greatly improved many lives.The first physician in his family, Dr. Patel received his medical degree from Baroda Medical College in India. His medical training would then span three countries, giving him a unique perspective of global best practices in cardiac surgery. He continues to have a keen eye on global medicine; he has given talks in 20 different countries and has helped launch more than a dozen cardiac robotic practices all over the world.In 2009, Dr. Patel completed the first closed chest, double bypass operation conducted while the patient's heart was still beating. This surgery was performed with the assistance of the da Vinci surgical system a sophisticated surgical robot. Though even with this most advanced technology, Dr. Patel insists there's always a need for the human touch. His standard of practice is to provide every one of his patients with compassionate, personalized attention.Dr. Patel's dedication and expertise have helped place Lenox Hill Hospital among the top hospitals in the country for robotic cardiac surgery. He performs about 130 minimally invasive bypass operations a year, a number that continues to rise, as his team is always researching the best possible surgical solutions. The most common robotic operations Dr. Patel performs are single vessel bypass surgery and mitral valve repair.""We are pioneers in minimally invasive heart surgery because we combine this sophisticated robot with our talented surgeons who are unmatched in the medical field,"" Dr. Patel says. He adds that not all of his surgeries are minimally invasive. ""We use this operation procedure only when it will make a positive difference for the patient and when it is purely beneficial to their individual needs and recovery.""Dr. Patel asserts that ultimately, a surgeon's judgment is crucial to achieving the best possible surgical outcome. ""I ensure that we fit the right patient with the right tool with the right procedure and that comes from decades of experience and expertise.""". Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Neal F. Epstein
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    1421 3rd Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 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.

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    Michel N. Chalhoub
    Elite in Pleural Effusion
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in 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 
     (11.0 miles away)
    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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

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

    Pulmonary Sleep Care Associates

    377 Jersey Ave Ste 470, 
    Jersey City, NJ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jyoti Matta is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. Matta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Docs Physicians Affiliated With Bimc

    55 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Libes is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Libes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    New York University Hospital Center

    560 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jane Ko is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Ko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchiectasis.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    New York University Hospital Center

    560 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Shiau is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Shiau is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Lung Nodules.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Shmukler is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Shmukler has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Moore is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchiectasis.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Gozansky is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Gozansky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumomediastinum, and Lung Nodules.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1000 10th Ave # 3A-55, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adil Shujaat is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Shujaat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Hypertension, Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Sterman is 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, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anita Price is a Pediatric Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Price is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Green is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Green has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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

    Joanna Escalon is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Escalon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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

    David Li is an Interventional Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Li is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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

    Alan Legasto is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Legasto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    100 E 77th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
    1421 3rd Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amar Shah is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, 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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