MediFind found 235 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 173 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
Eric Schmell is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schmell 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 Ascites. Dr. Schmell is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Marvin Abdalah is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abdalah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology
Azza Elgendy, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her fellowship at Aurora Sinai Medical Center and her medical education at University of Alexandria School of Medicine. Dr. Elgendy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumomediastinum, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology
Kaustubh Ginde, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC East, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He completed his fellowship at Mayo Clinic, residency at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and residency at Karnataka Medical College. Dr. Ginde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumomediastinum, and Fecal Impaction.
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Presbyterian
Matthew J. Schuchert, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He specializes in all aspects of thoracic surgical oncology, radiofrequency ablation, and CyberKnife. Dr. Schuchert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Mastectomy, and Endoscopy.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology
Alisa Sumkin, DO, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport. Dr. Sumkin received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sumkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Breast Infection, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
UPMC Thoracic Surgery- Hillman
Arjun Pennathur, MD, FACS, is associate professor of surgery and Sampson Family professor in thoracic surgical oncology in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Dr. Pennathur is board-certified in general surgery, surgical critical care, and thoracic surgery. After being awarded the National Merit Scholarship, Dr. Arjun Pennathur completed his undergraduate education at St. Xavier's College and received his medical degree at Tirunelveli Medical College, at Madurai University in Tamilnadu, India. He completed general surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston and the University of Nevada in Reno. Dr. Pennathur subsequently worked as a staff surgeon at the VA / US Airforce Base Hospital. He then completed his surgical critical care residency at Johns Hopkins, cardiothoracic surgery training at University of Georgia in Athens, and advanced training in thoracic oncology, lung transplantation, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pennathur's clinical interests include all aspects of thoracic surgery including thoracic malignancies. Before joining the University of Pittsburgh more than a decade ago, he previously held faculty positions at Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt. Dr. Pennathur has made major contributions in thoracic surgery, in translational research, and in clinical investigations for treatment of thoracic malignancies including esophageal cancer and lung cancer. In addition, he has contributed extensively to medical literature with over 250 publications, including over 100 original articles, more than 130 abstracts, 15 book chapters, and has co-edited a thoracic surgery textbook. He has been a principal investigator or co-investigator on numerous IRB approved protocols, and on several NIH and industry funded grants. Dr. Pennathur also received an NIH award for Distinguished Accomplishments in the Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Pennathur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center At UPMC Shadyside - Pulmonary Nodule Clinic
Roy Semaan, MD, specializes in interventional pulmonology and is board-certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Semaan received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by fellowships at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Dr. Semaan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Louis George is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. George is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology
Beatrice Carlin, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Jameson, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Northwest, UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Bedford. She completed her medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Carlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Galactocoele.
Pittsburgh Chest Physicians
Andrew Perez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology
Rooshin Dalal, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Hamot. He completed his fellowship at Veterans Affairs Long Beach Medical Center, residency at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, and his medical education at University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
UPMC Sleep Medicine At UPMC Mercy
Rachel Givelber, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Givelber is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine. She completed her medical degree at Columbia University Hospital. Dr. Givelber specializes in sleep disorders and treating patients with sleep apnea. Dr. Givelber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, Central Sleep Apnea, and Lung Metastases.
Allegheny Clinic
Briana Disilvio is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Disilvio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Pleural Effusion.
University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
Edward Schmidt is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Emphysema. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Karen Barkey is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barkey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Raucheline Akindele is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Akindele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At Falk Medical Building
Masashi Furukawa is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Furukawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Furukawa is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology
Ashima Lall, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Lall received her medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College, completed residencies at Resurrection - Westlake Hospital and Bryn Mawr Hospital, and her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Lall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Alien Hand Syndrome, and Lung Nodules.
Last Updated: 10/30/2025









