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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Newton, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Newton, NJ. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Samir D. Shah
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Premier Health Associates

    123 Newton Sparta Road, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    The Imagecare Centers

    222 High St Ste 101, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hector Cordero is a Radiologist in Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Cordero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Ascites, and Lump in the Abdomen.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    The Imagecare Centers

    222 High St Ste 101, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shital Shah is a Radiologist in Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Scaphoid Non-Union, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    The Imagecare Centers

    222 High St Ste 101, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Snellings is a Radiologist in Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Snellings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    The Imagecare Centers

    222 High St Ste 101, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Franklin is a Radiologist in Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Headache, and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    The Imagecare Centers

    222 High St Ste 101, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Ranley is a Radiologist in Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Ranley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    The Imagecare Centers

    222 High St Ste 101, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Skalla is a Radiologist in Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Skalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Thyroid Nodule, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    The Imagecare Centers

    222 High St Ste 101, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zarine Patel is a Radiologist in Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Headache, Thyroid Nodule, Breast Lump, and Boils.

    David Schlesinger
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Atlantic Medical Group Radiology At Newton

    175 High Street, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Schlesinger, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist who serves as chairman of radiology and is medical director of breast imaging for the Western Region with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology, he has more than 10 years of experience specializing in the interpretation of medical imaging to aid in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions. With expertise in modalities such as X-ray, mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and image-guided procedures, he provides critical insights that support timely, informed clinical decisions. He provides compassionate, personalized care and ensures patients understand their condition and treatment.Dr. Schlesinger obtained his BA in anthropology, cum honore, from Washington University in St. Louis, followed by his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, graduating cum laude. He then went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital. He underwent residency training in diagnostic radiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center, where he also served as chief resident. Finally, for further sub-specialization, he completed a breast imaging fellowship at Harvard Medical School at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Center. Prior to joining AMG, he served as chief of breast imaging for a large private practice group in the Houston metropolitan area. Dr. Schlesinger serves as an expert witness and clinical reviewer in cases involving the screening and diagnosis of breast cancer. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Schlesinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    179 High St, 
    Newton, NJ 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rakesh Garg is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    89 Sparta Ave Ste 110, 
    Sparta, NJ 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanitha Rodrigues is a Neuroradiologist in Sparta, New Jersey. Dr. Rodrigues is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Headache, Tenosynovitis, and Boils.

    Samy Dhurairaj
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Radiology At Hackettstown

    651 Willow Grove Street, 
    Hackettstown, NJ 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samy Dhurairaj, MD, is a fellowship-trained interventional and diagnostic radiologist specialist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) Radiology at Hackettstown. Board-certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology, he has more than 20 years of clinical expertise performing diagnostic imaging and 13 years of expertise in performing image-guided minimally invasive procedures.Dr. Dhurairaj earned his medical degree at Coimbatore Medical College in India. He earned a master’s degree in diagnostic radiology from Madras Medical College. He came to the U.S. and completed his nuclear medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and also received pediatric nuclear medicine training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Dhurairaj then performed his interventional radioogy fellowship at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, where he served as an assistant professor in the Department of Radiology teaching fellows and residents, clinical instructor and body imaging fellow, and finally serving as chief resident. He was chief of the division of interventional radiology at Reading Hospital, PA, before joining Atlantic Medical Group.The author of multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Dhurairaj is a member of the Radiology Society of North America, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, American College of Radiology, American Medical Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Dhurairaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Ascites, Secondary Peritonitis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Pulmonary Medical Associates LLP

    657 Willow Grove Street, Suite 404, 
    Hackettstown, NJ 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Daya Nadarajah is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Dr. Nadarajah has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and 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), Vitamin D Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nadarajah is currently accepting new patients.

    Bruno Schremmer
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology

    653 Willow Grove Street, Suite 2000, 
    Hackettstown, NJ 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruno L. Schremmer, MD, is a pulmonologist specializing in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in internal medicine with subspecialties in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has more than 30 years of experience treating disorders of the lungs and respiratory system, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all patients and ensuring they are educated about their condition and treatment.After earning his medical degree from Université Xavier Bichat, Paris, France, Dr. Schremmer performed a residency in internal medicine at Assistance Publique des Hopitaux de Paris in Paris, followed by a fellowship in critical care at Hôpital Saint-Louis and Hôpital Henri Mondor in France, and another fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine and another residency in internal medicine at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Prior to joining AMG, he served as a laboratory consultant, medical director, and junior staff member at various institutions in France, and moonlighted and served as a part-time physician for various practices and hospitals in the US. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, and a Masters in cardiovascular physiology from Hôpital Lariboisière in Paris. He also serves as a clinical instructor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Schremmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Pneumonia.

    Scott Sosin
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    The Radiology Group Of New Jersey

    651 Willow Grove Street, Radiology Department Null, 
    Hackettstown, NJ 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Ian Sosin, DO, is a physician specializing in diagnostic and interventional radiology with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Sosin has more than 10 years of experience utilizing imaging modalities including fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT to perform minimally invasive procedures that involve inserting catheters, tubes, ports, and other devices into the body to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. Dr. Sosin possesses a particular expertise in performing needle biopsies on many different organs throughout the body. He also interprets the full spectrum of general diagnostic imaging including emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Prior to earning his medical degree from the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, Dr. Sosin obtained dual Bachelor of Science degrees in business and engineering, magna cum laude, and a Master of Science degree in management science from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Sosin is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to his patients and ensuring they are educated about their condition and treatment options. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Sosin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

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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 Newton, 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 Newton, 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 Newton, 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 Newton, 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 Newton, 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 Newton, 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 Newton, 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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