
Overview
Rakesh Shah is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Emphysema.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rakesh D. Shah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rakesh D. Shah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rakesh D. Shah by calling their office at 516-562-2819. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rakesh D. Shah a top-rated expert for Pleurisy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rakesh D. Shah is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleurisy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Rakesh D. Shah specialize in?
While Dr. Rakesh D. Shah is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Rakesh D. Shah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh D. Shah has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleurisy. You can view a list of Dr. Rakesh D. Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rakesh D. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Rakesh D. Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Sentara Healthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-562-2819 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- BronchiectasisDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- EmphysemaDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung NodulesDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Advanced
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- Kimura DiseaseDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Kimura Disease.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AscitesDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Chronic CoughDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor

