The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Brooklyn, NY

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The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors near Brooklyn, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1243 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Brooklyn, NY. Of these, 986 are Experienced, 201 are Advanced and 56 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Shankman is a Radiologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Shankman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Nasal Flaring.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yevgeniy Margulis is a Neuroradiologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Margulis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oleg Opsha is a Radiologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Opsha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

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    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Twersky is a Radiologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Twersky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    New York University Hospital Center

    560 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jane Ko is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Ko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchiectasis.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    New York University Hospital Center

    560 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Shiau is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Shiau is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Lung Nodules.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Shmukler is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Shmukler has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Moore is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchiectasis.

    George Bolotin
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Astra Vein Treatment Center

    4209a Avenue U, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Bolotin, MD, is the Medical Director at the Astra Vein Treatment Center. A board certified Diagnostic Radiologist, he’s also one of the primary Astra Fibroid Treatment Specialists. His expertise in these two different but related medical fields stem from his training as an Interventional Radiologist, a medical field that allows him to serve a men and women all across New York City.Dr. Bolotin’s extensive training and gentle touch help him stand out in the field of medicine. He’s just as comfortable handling abnormal vein conditions as he is resolving the different types and conditions of fibroids. He outfitted his practice with the latest medical equipment and the friendliest staff.Dr. Bolotin’s mission is to provide the finest quality healthcare to his hometown Brooklyn. Contact his practice today to discover the difference a world-class doctor makes to your diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Bolotin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are SVC Obstruction, May Thurner Syndrome, Varicose Veins, and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Weill Medical College Of Cornell

    5645 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shostak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    New York University

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Zervos is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Zervos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Robert W. Perone
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Northwell Health Imaging At Greenwich Village Hospital

    200 West 13th Street, 5th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Robert Perone is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Perone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

    Nirav C. Patel
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery At Lenox Hill, 4th Floor

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 4th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    """The robot is one of my most trusted allies. It's a tool that is an extension of me.""Dr. Nirav Patel is the director of Robotic Cardiac Surgery for Northwell Health and the vice chairman of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. Having performed thousands of procedures, Dr. Patel has mastered the relationship between a human, a robot and a heart. And in doing so, he has changed and greatly improved many lives.The first physician in his family, Dr. Patel received his medical degree from Baroda Medical College in India. His medical training would then span three countries, giving him a unique perspective of global best practices in cardiac surgery. He continues to have a keen eye on global medicine; he has given talks in 20 different countries and has helped launch more than a dozen cardiac robotic practices all over the world.In 2009, Dr. Patel completed the first closed chest, double bypass operation conducted while the patient's heart was still beating. This surgery was performed with the assistance of the da Vinci surgical system a sophisticated surgical robot. Though even with this most advanced technology, Dr. Patel insists there's always a need for the human touch. His standard of practice is to provide every one of his patients with compassionate, personalized attention.Dr. Patel's dedication and expertise have helped place Lenox Hill Hospital among the top hospitals in the country for robotic cardiac surgery. He performs about 130 minimally invasive bypass operations a year, a number that continues to rise, as his team is always researching the best possible surgical solutions. The most common robotic operations Dr. Patel performs are single vessel bypass surgery and mitral valve repair.""We are pioneers in minimally invasive heart surgery because we combine this sophisticated robot with our talented surgeons who are unmatched in the medical field,"" Dr. Patel says. He adds that not all of his surgeries are minimally invasive. ""We use this operation procedure only when it will make a positive difference for the patient and when it is purely beneficial to their individual needs and recovery.""Dr. Patel asserts that ultimately, a surgeon's judgment is crucial to achieving the best possible surgical outcome. ""I ensure that we fit the right patient with the right tool with the right procedure and that comes from decades of experience and expertise.""". Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Neal F. Epstein
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    1421 3rd Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Jonathan E. Scheiner
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    242 Mason Avenue, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Scheiner is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Scheiner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Kings County

    451 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Pulitzer is a Neuroradiologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Pulitzer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    450 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyman Shwarzberg is a Radiologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Shwarzberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Office

    760 Broadway Ste 3C150, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Habert is a Radiologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Habert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parashuram Pinnapureddy is a Radiologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Pinnapureddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Bowlegs.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Finestone is a Radiologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Finestone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pleurisy?

    Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain when you take a deep breath, sneeze, or cough. Often this chest pain feels sharp.

    When should I see a Pleurisy doctor near Brooklyn, 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 Pleurisy doctor near Brooklyn, 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 Pleurisy doctors near Brooklyn, 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 Pleurisy doctors near Brooklyn, 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 Pleurisy doctor near Brooklyn, 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 Pleurisy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctor near Brooklyn, 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 Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctors near Brooklyn, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pleurisy 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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