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

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Utica, NY. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    St Elizabeth Medical Center

    2209 Genesee St, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Burke is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Burke is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Cmi Professional Services

    107 Business Park Dr, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raphael Alcuri is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Alcuri 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, Ascites, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Mvhs Medical Group-Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Group

    35 Riverside Dr, 
    Utica, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sushma Kaul is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Kaul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mvhs Medical Group-Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Group

    35 Riverside Dr, 
    Utica, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nalini Namassivaya is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Namassivaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

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

    Pulmonary Critical Care And Sleep Medicine PLLC

    1450 Champlin Ave, 
    Utica, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anwar Wassel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Wassel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Centrex Clinical Laboratories Inc

    1656 Champlin Ave, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Kwasniewski is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Kwasniewski 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Headache.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Centrex Clinical Laboratories Inc

    1656 Champlin Ave, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ellis is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Ellis 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Cmi Professional Services

    107 Business Park Dr, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Restivo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Restivo 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 Galactocoele, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Bassett Herkimer Specialty Services

    321 East Albany Street, 
    Herkimer, NY 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Chukiert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and Pneumonia. Dr. Chukiert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    MVHS Radiology Associates Of New Hartford

    185 Genesee St Ste 600, 
    Utica, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Sternick is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Sternick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion.

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

    Mvhs Medical Group-Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Group

    35 Riverside Dr, 
    Utica, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexei Bogolioubov is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Bogolioubov is rated as an Experienced 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 Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    St Elizabeth Medical Center

    2209 Genesee St, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maurice Oehlsen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Oehlsen is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Carbuncle, and Boils.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Centrex Clinical Laboratories Inc

    1656 Champlin Ave, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Rudd is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Rudd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Centrex Clinical Laboratories Inc

    1656 Champlin Ave, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Meier is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Meier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Collapsed Lung.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Centrex Clinical Laboratories Inc

    1656 Champlin Ave, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Picano is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Picano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Galactocoele, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Breast Lump.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Centrex Clinical Laboratories Inc

    1656 Champlin Ave, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parvez Asmat is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Asmat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Centrex Clinical Laboratories Inc

    1656 Champlin Ave, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Badami is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Badami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr Daniel C. Goodman

    1729 Burrstone Rd, 
    New Hartford, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Zacharewicz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Hartford, New York. Dr. Zacharewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Splenomegaly, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Cmi Professional Services

    107 Business Park Dr, 
    Utica, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Shaheen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Shaheen is rated as an Experienced 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 Galactocoele, Fecal Impaction, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

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

    MVHS Radiology Associates Of New Hartford

    185 Genesee St Ste 600, 
    Utica, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Himchak is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Utica, New York. Dr. Himchak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Chylous Ascites, Kimura Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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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