The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in merrick, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 370 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near merrick, NY. Of these, 286 are Experienced, 57 are Advanced and 27 are Distinguished.

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370 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery And Smith Institute For Urology At Lynbrook

    733 Sunrise Hwy, Second Floor, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hyman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Hyman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hyman is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hyman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    South Nassau Communities Hospital Wound Care Ctr

    440 Merrick Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Lastig is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Lastig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Lastig is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    South Nassau Communities Hospital

    1 Healthy Way, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geraldine Abbey-Mensah is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Abbey-Mensah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Bijan Setareh MD

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 312, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roy Rubenstein is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Rubenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Asthma, and Cholesterol Pneumonia. Dr. Rubenstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    643 Broadway, 
    Massapequa, NY 
     (4.7 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 Pleurisy. 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 Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery At New Hyde Park

    270-05 76th Avenue, Oncology Building, 3rd Floor, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Glassman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Glassman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Glassman is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Glassman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1300 Franklin Ave Ste ML2, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Imam is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Imam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required
    270-5 76th Avenue, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Wind is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Wind is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Wind is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required
    270-5 76th Avenue, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Joshua Hofman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Hofman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Hofman is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Surgery And Cardiothoracic Surgery At 2800 Marcus Avenue

    2800 Marcus Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Zeltsman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Zeltsman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Zeltsman is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zeltsman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At Bellmore

    1872 Bellmore Avenue, 
    Bellmore, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Haralambou is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Haralambou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Haralambou is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Haralambou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Massapequa Imaging, Affiliate Of Northwell Health

    1220 Hicksville Road, 
    Seaford, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ritesh Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Seaford, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine

    South Nassau Communities Hospital

    1 Healthy Way, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamil Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Pleurisy, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    South Nassau Communities Hospital

    1 Healthy Way, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sydney Yoon is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    South Nassau Communities Hospital

    1 Healthy Way, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Pfeffer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Pfeffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, and Eosinophilic Pneumonia. Dr. Pfeffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    South Nassau Communities Hospital

    1 Healthy Way, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Adwar is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Adwar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salman Shah is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ephram Weingarten is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Weingarten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Stroke, and Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Medical Center

    1000 N Village Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Wai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Medical Center

    1000 N Village Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Machleder is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Machleder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Stroke, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 merrick, 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 merrick, 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 merrick, 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 merrick, 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 merrick, 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 merrick, 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 merrick, 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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