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.

Mohammed Imam is a Thoracic Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Imam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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.

Dr. Kevin Hyman is the chief of Thoracic Surgery at Glen Cove Hospital. He also practices at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and North Shore University Hospital. He has been with Northwell Health since 2007. Dr. Hyman s area of expertise is thoracic surgery, with a special emphasis on minimally invasive thoracic surgery procedures for lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, myasthenia gravis, anti-reflux surgery and emphysema surgery. He is also skilled at an array of endobrochial and endoscopic therapies, including stenting and laser therapy.The son of two physicians his father a radiologist, his mother a pediatrician Dr. Hyman has been interested in medicine his entire life. I always loved working with my hands and trying to figure things out, so medicine interested me from early on, he says. He was originally planning on becoming a cardiac surgeon until his father passed away from cancer. He passed during my residency and that was when I realized what I wanted to do. Thoracic surgery has combined that love of working with my hands with the desire to help patients and their loved ones through cancer. Despite the heavy nature of some of the diseases Dr. Hyman treats, if you ask any one of his patients what makes him special, they ll likely say his sense of humor. I can be serious when needed, but I always try to joke around and lighten the mood, he says. Patients appreciate that I can make them laugh in a difficult time. It helps make me approachable. Behind the scenes, Dr. Hyman participates in tumor board meetings with other physicians to examine each patient s case and discuss innovative treatments and techniques. And not only is he dedicated to his patients in the present, he s determined to influence the future of cardiothoracic surgery as well he is an assistant professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and a secretary at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Staff Society, an advocacy group for physicians at the medical center. I try to advocate for physicians as well as patients, he says.Dr. Hyman received his postgraduate medical training in both general and cardiothoracic surgery at New York University Medical Center, followed by a year of specialized fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is a graduate of Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences and Cornell University Medical College. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Surgery, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, American Journal of Pathology and Journal of Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology. Dr. Hyman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Joshua Hofman is a Radiologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Hofman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Dr. Paul C. Lee is the System Director of Thoracic Surgery at Northwell Health. Board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, he has over 17 years of experience as a thoracic surgeon and specializes in treating benign and malignant disorders of the lung and esophagus. He uses the most advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery.Dr. Lee leads the busiest thoracic surgery program in the New York City area, and is based at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Under his direction, the program has been recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as America's first Robotic Surgery Network of Excellence, a true testament to Dr. Lee's ongoing dedication to delivering innovative care.Dr. Lee's patients choose him not only for his results, but also for his accessibility and compassion. He understands the uncertainty that often comes with a health event or new diagnosis, as the majority of his patients are dealing with cancer. He takes the time to get to know every patient, ensuring the most individualized, compassionate care. He also offers same and next day appointments whenever possible.Collaboration is key to Dr. Lee's approach to treatment. He participates in weekly thoracic tumor boards, where specialists across many disciplines come together to discuss cases and decide on treatment plans uniquely tailored for each patient.Dr. Lee's expertise was honed at some of the finest educational institutions in the world, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Columbia University. Now at the top of his field, he's passionate about passing on his knowledge to other medical professionals. He's a Professor of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He also mentors fellow surgeons at Northwell and beyond, training them in the latest robotic thoracic surgery techniques. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has given presentations at many national and international scientific meetings in the fields of cardiopulmonary physiology, molecular cell biology and thoracic oncology.Research is also important to Dr. Lee. He has been the principal investigator of several innovative biological research trials for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer. He's especially interested in the use of health outcome and quality metrics research in improving the delivery of thoracic surgical services to the community.Dr. Lee is a member of various prestigious medical societies including the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association for Thoracic Surgeons. He also served as the President of the Chinese American Medical Society from 2015 to 2017. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Smita Sihag is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Sihag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Dr. Agrawal is the Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy at Northwell Health. He is a board-certified Interventional Pulmonologist who completed his training at the University of Chicago. He specializes in airway interventions including ablative techniques (including laser, APC, cautery, cryotherapy and photodynamic therapy) and stents, diagnostic and navigational bronchoscopy including robotic bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, endobronchial ultrasound, indwelling pleural catheter placement and thoracoscopy for pleural biopsies and pleurodesis. He is also an integral part of the complex airway diseases program at Northwell Health. His research interests include endobronchial ultrasound, robotic bronchoscopy, management of complex airway diseases and diagnosis and management of pleural diseases. He has authored several articles on a variety of topics in interventional pulmonology. He has been awarded the Distinguished CHEST Educator award several times by the American College of Chest Physicians. His work has been presented at national meetings and published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Agrawal is a member of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology and is actively involved in peer education through the same. Dr. Agrawal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

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.

Stuart Cohen is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Barbara Podwall is a Radiologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Podwall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Uterine Fibroids, and Angiomyoma.

Tracy Lee is a Radiologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

Belinda Dsouza is a Radiologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Dsouza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Bronchiectasis.

Kenneth Crystal is a Radiologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Crystal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, Pancreatectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Suraj Rambhia is a Radiologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Rambhia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Gallbladder Disease.

Meline Hovnanian is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Hovnanian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Nikhil Goyal is a Radiologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Goyal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

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

Jonathan Lerner is a Radiologist in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Lerner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Nasal Flaring.

Gary Freeberg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Rockville Center, New York. Dr. Freeberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.