The 20 Best Pulmonary Embolism Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

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The 20 Best Pulmonary Embolism Doctors near Philadelphia, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 902 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Embolism near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 776 are Experienced, 73 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Vascular Surgery | Cardiology
    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Vascular Surgery | Cardiology

    Penn Heart And Vascular Center

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, East Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Giri is a Cardiologist and a Vascular Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Giri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Valve Stenosis, SVC Obstruction, Embolectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Giri is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine

    Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ka Lio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lio is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology
    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology

    Office

    2450 W Hunting Park Ave # 3/208N, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Riyaz Bashir is an Interventional Cardiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bashir is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Angioplasty, and Embolectomy.

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    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine

    VNA Of Greater Philadelphia

    3509 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Lakhter is an Internal Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lakhter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Angioplasty, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Radiology Cardiovascular Imaging Section, 3400 Spruce Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Lefebvre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Heart Failure, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Radiology Cardiovascular Imaging Section, 3400 Spruce Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Sengers Syndrome, Cardiac Tamponade, and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology | Radiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology | Radiology | Internal Medicine

    Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Radiology Cardiovascular Imaging Section, 3400 Spruce Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Vidula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, Heart Failure, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism

    Penn Blood Disorders Center

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elaine Chiang is a Hematologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chiang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Heyde Syndrome, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Thrombocytopenia, and Hemophilia A. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism

    Penn Cardiology Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, Heart And Vascular Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sameer Khandhar is a Cardiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khandhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Necrosis, Heart Attack, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Khandhar is currently accepting new patients.

    Geno J. Merli
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    General Surgery

    Jefferson Vascular Center - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Geno Merli is a primary care provider, practicing in General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Merli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Merli is currently accepting new patients.

    Ross R. Zimmer
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism

    Penn Cardiology Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, Heart And Vascular Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ross Zimmer is a Cardiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zimmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Zimmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Taki Galanis
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine | General Surgery

    1300 Wolf Street

    1300 Wolf Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Taki Galanis is a primary care provider, practicing in General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Galanis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Peptic Ulcer, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Venous Insufficiency, and Embolectomy. Dr. Galanis is currently accepting new patients.

    Paul Forfia
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology

    VNA Of Greater Philadelphia

    3509 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia,, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Forfia is a Cardiologist in Philadelphia,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Forfia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Angioplasty, and Embolectomy.

    Ruben W. Rhoades
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism

    Jefferson Hematology - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruben Rhoades is a Hematologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rhoades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Hemophilia A, Aplastic Anemia, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Rhoades is currently accepting new patients.

    David H. Wiener
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Thoracic Surgery

    Jefferson Cardiology - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    David Wiener is a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wiener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Wiener is currently accepting new patients.

    Sanaa Rizk
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology

    Jefferson Hematology - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanaa Rizk is a Hematologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Thrombocytopenia, Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, and Anemia. Dr. Rizk is currently accepting new patients.

    Alyson N. Owen
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology

    Jefferson Cardiology - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyson Owen is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Owen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Pulmonary Hypertension, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Gregary D. Marhefka
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Thoracic Surgery | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Thoracic Surgery | Nuclear Medicine

    Jefferson Cardiology - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregary Marhefka is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marhefka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Embolectomy. Dr. Marhefka is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrew C. Peters
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Jefferson Cardiology - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Peters is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.

    Andria H. Jones
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Community Health Worker | Thoracic Surgery | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Community Health Worker | Thoracic Surgery | Nuclear Medicine

    Jefferson Cardiology - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Andria Jones is a Community Health Worker specialist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pulmonary Embolism?

    A pulmonary embolus is a blockage of an artery in the lungs. The most common cause of the blockage is a blood clot.

    When should I see a Pulmonary Embolism doctor near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Pulmonary Embolism doctor near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Pulmonary Embolism doctors near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Pulmonary Embolism doctors near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Pulmonary Embolism doctor near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Pulmonary Embolism doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pulmonary Embolism 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 Pulmonary Embolism doctor near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Pulmonary Embolism 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 Pulmonary Embolism 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 Pulmonary Embolism doctors near Philadelphia, PA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonary Embolism 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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