The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Schenectady, NY

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Schenectady, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Schenectady, NY. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Dennis J. Rassias
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Albany Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery

    319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 206, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Rassias is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Rassias has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and 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. Dr. Rassias is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2546 Balltown Rd Ste 100, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Burke is a Radiologist in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Burke 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Ureterocele, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

    Alan E. Schaffer
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Bariatric Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Bariatric Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    St. Peter's Sleep Center - Albany

    One Pine West Plaza, Washington Ave Extension, 
    Albany, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Schaffer is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Schaffer has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Schaffer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 201, 
    Latham, NY 
     (9.4 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 
     (9.4 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
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2546 Balltown Rd Ste 100, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Schwartz is a Radiologist in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2546 Balltown Rd Ste 100, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sasi Cheruvu is a Radiologist in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Cheruvu 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 Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2546 Balltown Rd Ste 100, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juho Song is a Radiologist in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Colonic Malakoplakia, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2546 Balltown Rd Ste 100, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Wagle is a Radiologist in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Wagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2546 Balltown Rd Ste 100, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Areta Pidwerbetsky is a Radiologist in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Pidwerbetsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2546 Balltown Rd Ste 100, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Pazienza is a Radiologist in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Pazienza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Anthony M. Santilli
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Schenectady Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1101 Nott St, C Wing, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Santilli is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Santilli has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and 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), Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Michele Gorla
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Schenectady Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1101 Nott St, C Wing, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Gorla is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Gorla has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and 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), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Brian A. Mcdonald
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Schenectady Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1101 Nott St, C Wing, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Mcdonald is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Mcdonald has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and 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), Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Saeed U. Khan
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Schenectady Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1101 Nott St, C Wing, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saeed Khan is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and 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), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Ahmed Y. Khan
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Schenectady Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1101 Nott St, C Wing, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Khan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and 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), Bronchogenic Cyst, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Eugene Goykhman
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Schenectady Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1101 Nott St, C Wing, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Goykhman is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Goykhman has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and 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), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Niraj Sinha
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Schenectady Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1101 Nott St, C Wing, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Niraj Sinha is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Sinha has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

    Jehanzeb Khan
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Schenectady Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1101 Nott St, C Wing, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jehanzeb Khan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are May Thurner Syndrome, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy.

    Micheline R. Ford
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Schenectady Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1101 Nott St, C Wing, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Micheline Ford is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Ford has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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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