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    MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Albany, NY. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    114 providers found
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Albany Medical College

      47 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      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.

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

      Albany Medical College

      47 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Adam Mace is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Mace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mace is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marco Vitto is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Vitto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Emphysema.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shirish Parikh is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Visceromegaly.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frederic Hellwitz is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Hellwitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology

      Amc

      47 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Siskin is an Interventional Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Siskin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Ascites, Ureterocele, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Amc

      47 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amit Chopra is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Chopra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Sarcoidosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Saint Peters Hospital

      315 S Manning Blvd, 
      Albany, NY 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Colin Ellis is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery

      Bryan S. Bilfield M.D. PC

      319 S Manning Blvd Ste 206, 
      Albany, NY 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Rassias is 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
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Office

      711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 201, 
      Latham, NY 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Fantauzzi is a Radiologist in Latham, New York. Dr. Fantauzzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Office

      711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 114, 
      Latham, NY 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tariq Gill is a Radiologist in Latham, New York. Dr. Gill 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 Breast Lump.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine

      CVS Pharmacy #00134

      16 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anupama Tiwari is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Tiwari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christine Cooley is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Cooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Visceromegaly.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samit Shah is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sara Raymond is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Raymond has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Breast Infection.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Manek Aulakh is a Neuroradiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Aulakh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoiditis, Stroke, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lisa Ribons is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Ribons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Bronchogenic Cyst, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ceceleta Maitland is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Maitland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Ureterocele, Scrotal Swelling, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Norman Patterson is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gallbladder Disease, and Ureterocele.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Albany Medical Center

      43 New Scotland Ave, 
      Albany, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phuong Vinh is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Vinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Albany, NY?

      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 Albany, NY?

      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 Albany, NY?

      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 Albany, NY?

      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 Albany, NY?

      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 Albany, NY?

      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 Albany, NY?

      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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