The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in West Orange, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 371 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near West Orange, NJ. Of these, 271 are Experienced, 83 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    1 Springfield Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nisha Kotecha is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Kotecha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kotecha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kotecha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    1 Springfield Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Restifo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Restifo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Restifo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ancillary Services Of Practice Associates PA

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vyacheslav Gendel is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Gendel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Peritonitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gendel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    AHS Hospital Corp.

    99 Beauvoir Ave, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yousaf Mahmood is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mahmood is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Medical Group Radiology At Morristown

    100 Madison Avenue, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Shah is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    741 Northfield Avenue, Suite 201, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Toscano is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Toscano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Toscano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    741 Northfield Avenue, Suite 201, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Dimitry is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Dimitry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Nodules, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Dimitry is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dimitry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Mega Care Inc.

    95 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Gibbens is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Gibbens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Alan J Klukowicz MD

    123 Highland Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Glen Ridge, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Miller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CareWell Health Medical Center

    300 Central Ave, 
    East Orange, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shamji Shah is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in East Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Gonzales is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anand Dhanya is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Dhanya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Dhanya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Markowitz is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Markowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pleurisy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Garnet is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Garnet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Garnet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Garten is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Garten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gastric Lymphoma, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Garten is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    116 Park St, 
    Montclair, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ross Mondshine is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Mondshine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroid Nodule, and Pleurisy. Dr. Mondshine is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    116 Park St, 
    Montclair, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Montini is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Montclair, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Montini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Diverticular Disease, Thyroid Nodule, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Montini is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Mountainside Medical Center

    1 Bay Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Montclair, NJ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fred Berlin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Berlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Berlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northern Department Of Cardiac Surgery At RWJBarnabas Health

    94 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 144, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederic Sardari is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Sardari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    RWJBH Northern Department Of Cardiac Surgery

    94 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 144, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arash Salemi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Salemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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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