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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 181 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near lindenhurst, NY. Of these, 131 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    643 Broadway, 
    Massapequa, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Freeberg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Freeberg is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Freeberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    301 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kalimi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Kalimi 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Kalimi is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Kalimi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery And Internal Medicine At Bay Shore

    280 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Singh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery And Internal Medicine At Bay Shore

    280 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Fallon is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Fallon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Fallon is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Fallon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Top Tier Medical Breast Specialist PC

    150 Sunrise Hwy Ste 208, 
    Lindenhurst, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Greenfield is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lindenhurst, New York. Dr. Greenfield 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Greenfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Webber is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Webber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Webber is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Mchale is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Mchale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Mchale is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Craig is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Craig 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, Headache, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Long Island Comprehensive Medical Care PLLC

    1231 Deer Park Ave, 
    North Babylon, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Schneider is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in North Babylon, New York. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    St. Joseph Hospital

    4295 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Stein is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    St. Joseph Hospital

    4295 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Crystal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Crystal is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, Pancreatectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Crystal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required
    888 Old Country Road, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Forman is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Plainview, New York. Dr. Forman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Forman is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required
    888 Old Country Road, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Wengrover is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Plainview, New York. Dr. Wengrover is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Wengrover is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Wengrover is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required
    888 Old Country Road, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Herskovits is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Plainview, New York. Dr. Herskovits is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Nasal Flaring.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    150 Sunrise Hwy Ste 201, 
    Lindenhurst, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Negar Dayani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lindenhurst, New York. Dr. Dayani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Lung Nodules, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Dayani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology Group LLP

    150 Sunrise Hwy, 
    Lindenhurst, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronak Talati is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lindenhurst, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Talati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Splenomegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Talati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology Group LLP

    150 Sunrise Hwy, 
    Lindenhurst, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Wachsberg is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lindenhurst, New York. Dr. Wachsberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Diverticular Disease, Boils, and Folliculitis. Dr. Wachsberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology Group LLP

    150 Sunrise Hwy, 
    Lindenhurst, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hanono is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lindenhurst, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hanono is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology Group LLP

    150 Sunrise Hwy, 
    Lindenhurst, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mindy Pfeffer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lindenhurst, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Pfeffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Scoliosis, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Pfeffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology Group LLP

    150 Sunrise Hwy, 
    Lindenhurst, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Goni is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lindenhurst, New York. Dr. Goni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion and Pleurisy. Dr. Goni is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 lindenhurst, 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 lindenhurst, 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 lindenhurst, 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 lindenhurst, 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 lindenhurst, 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 lindenhurst, 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 lindenhurst, 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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