The 20 Best SVC Obstruction Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

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The 20 Best SVC Obstruction Doctors near Philadelphia, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in SVC Obstruction near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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126 providers found
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction

    Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania Radiology

    3400 Spruce Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Nadolski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Chylous Ascites, Kimura Disease, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction

    Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

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

    . Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Pleural Effusion, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Radiology
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Radiology

    Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

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

    . Dr. Jha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

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    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction
    Vascular Surgery

    Metropolitan Nephrology Associates PC

    235 N Broad St Ste 100, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eliezer Halpert is a Vascular Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Halpert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, SVC Obstruction, and May Thurner Syndrome.

    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction
    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction

    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

    Robert Schaller is a Cardiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schaller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Schaller is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction
    Vascular Surgery | Cardiology
    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. 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.

    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction
    Cardiology

    Temple University Hospital

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

    Abdul Azizi is a Cardiologist in Philadelphia,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Azizi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top area of expertise is SVC Obstruction.

    Terri Tuckman
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction

    Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 South 11th Street, Suite 3350, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terri Tuckman is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tuckman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Baker Cyst, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma.

    Ethan J. Halpern
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology

    Interventional Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 South 11th Street, Suite 5340, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ethan Halpern is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Halpern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Varicocele, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Prostatectomy.

    Laurence Needleman
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction

    Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 South 11th Street, Suite 3350, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurence Needleman is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Needleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Baker Cyst, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Andrej Lyshchik
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction

    Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 South 11th Street, Suite 3350, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrej Lyshchik is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lyshchik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Liver Embolization.

    Patrick L. O'kane
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction

    Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 South 11th Street, Suite 3350, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Patrick O'kane is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'kane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Thomas C. Delgiorno
    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction
    Distinguished in SVC Obstruction
    10 East Moreland Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Delgiorno is a Nephrologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Delgiorno is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are SVC Obstruction, May Thurner Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Delgiorno is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in SVC Obstruction
    Advanced in SVC Obstruction

    Office

    111 S 11th St Ste 3390, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Segal is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Segal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Boils, and Visceromegaly.

    Gregary D. Marhefka
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Thoracic Surgery | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    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 SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Embolectomy. Dr. Marhefka is currently accepting new patients.

    Jesus E. Rame
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology

    Jefferson Cardiology - Honickman Center

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

    Jesus Rame is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rame is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Rame is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark J. Decaro
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction

    Jefferson Cardiology - Honickman Center

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

    Mark Decaro is a Cardiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Decaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Decaro is currently accepting new patients.

    Rene J. Alvarez
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology

    Jefferson Cardiology - Honickman Center

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

    Rene Alvarez is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

    Christopher G. Roth
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction

    Jefferson Digestive Health Institute - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floors 7 & 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Roth is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Melorheostosis.

    Babak Abai
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in SVC Obstruction
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Jefferson Vascular Center - Honickman Center

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

    Babak Abai is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of SVC Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Abai is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of SVC Obstruction?

    SVC obstruction is a narrowing or blockage of the superior vena cava (SVC), which is the second largest vein in the human body. The superior vena cava moves blood from the upper parts of the body to the heart.

    When should I see a SVC Obstruction 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 SVC Obstruction 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 SVC Obstruction 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 SVC Obstruction 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 SVC Obstruction 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 SVC Obstruction doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different SVC Obstruction 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 SVC Obstruction 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 SVC Obstruction 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 SVC Obstruction 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 SVC Obstruction doctors near Philadelphia, PA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the SVC Obstruction 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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