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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 2354 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near New York, US. Of these, 1783 are Experienced, 456 are Advanced, 110 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    2,354 providers found
      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 
      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 Endoscopy.

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

      Albany Medical College

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

      Amit Chopra is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Chopra is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Sarcoidosis, Pneumonia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Endoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      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 
      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.

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

      Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services PC

      19 Bradhurst Ave, 
      Hawthorne, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Oleg Epelbaum is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Hawthorne, New York. Dr. Epelbaum is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Blastomycosis, COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      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 
      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 
      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.

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

      St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.

      319 S Manning Blvd, Suite 106, 
      Albany, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Rassias is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Rassias is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Shostak is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology

      New York University

      530 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Israel Jacobowitz is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Jacobowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

      Albany Medical College

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

      Marc Judson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Judson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

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

      Leonard Girardi is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Flushing, New York. Dr. Girardi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      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 
      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.

      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 
      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.

      Jeffrey L. Port
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      5645 Main St, 
      Flushing, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Port is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Flushing, New York. Dr. Port 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 Lymphadenectomy.

      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 
      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).

      Steven D. Weck
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      101 Saint Andrews Lane, 
      Glen Cove, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Weck is a Radiologist in Glen Cove, New York. Dr. Weck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and CAPOS Syndrome.

      Rakesh D. Shah
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
      300 Community Drive, 
      Manhasset, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi

      Rakesh Shah is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Shah 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, Emphysema, and Vertebroplasty.

      Edward S. Wind
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Saman Kiumehr
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
      270 Park Avenue, 
      Huntington, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi

      Saman Kiumehr is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Huntington, New York. Dr. Kiumehr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery.

      Victor J. Scarmato
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      226 East Middle Country Road, 
      Smithtown, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victor Scarmato is a Radiologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Scarmato is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 in New York, US?

      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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