Saman Kiumehr is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Huntington, New York. Dr. Kiumehr is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, and Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.

"Vijay A. Singh, MD, is Northwell Health's regional director of thoracic surgery for eastern Long Island. With more than 10 years of experience, he delivers expert results in the treatment of benign and cancerous disorders of the lung and esophagus with precision and compassion. Dr. Singh was the first in Suffolk County to perform robotic thoracic surgery, a minimally invasive technique that improves surgical precision and reduces recovery time, and among the first on Long Island to perform robotic bronchoscopy. Thanks in part to his efforts, Southside Hospital has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation.Collaboration is key to Dr. Singh's approach to treatment. He participates in weekly multidisciplinary meetings, where specialists across many disciplines come together to discuss cases and create treatment plans uniquely tailored to each patient. He works alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and imaging technicians to provide a holistic treatment plan, and always ensures his patients are fully educated on what to expect. ""Access and communication go hand-in-hand in making patients feel comfortable,"" Dr. Singh says. My patients know they can always call me if they need something or have a concern.""Dr. Singh completed his residency at Northwell Health in 2012; now, he enjoys sharing his expertise with other medical professionals as an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. When he's not teaching, he's fulfilling his own continuous thirst for knowledge by conducting research and reading up on the latest innovations in the field. He's also a member of the American Medical Association and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and routinely speaks at professional conferences and educational community events.Dr. Singh is helping lead the efforts to bring advanced thoracic surgery to Mather Hospital so that patients can have even more access to state-of-the-art care in their backyard. In the future, he plans to get more involved with philanthropy work in India as a member of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI).""I went into medicine because I always wanted to help people,"" Dr. Singh says. ""The reward of helping my patients through lung or esophageal cancer and seeing the difference it makes in their lives is unmatched.""". Dr. Singh is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

"Brian Fallon, MD, is a thoracic surgeon at South Shore University Hospital. He specializes in treating a variety of conditions of the lungs, chest and airway, with a special focus in minimally invasive and robotic lung and esophageal surgery, and endoscopic management of cancerous and noncancerous tracheal and esophageal diseases.At a very young age, Dr. Fallon knew he was destined to help others. ""My passion for the field of thoracic surgery began in middle school,"" he says. ""I used to look at picture books with hearts and lungs in them, and was fascinated by what surgeons could do. I always knew I was meant to do that one day.""Before joining Northwell Health in 2008, Dr. Fallon graduated from St. George's University Medical School. He received his general surgical training at Albany Medical Center, where he served as chief resident, and completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.As a lifelong resident of the south shore of Long Island, Dr. Fallon is dedicated to making thoracic surgical services more accessible to the community. Through the Heart & Lung program at South Shore University Hospital, his team uses cutting-edge surgical techniques like minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. They also work closely with the nationally recognized Imbert Cancer Center in Bay Shore to bring state-of-the-art cancer care closer to home, including medical and surgical oncology, radiation therapy, interventional radiology, diagnostic imaging and support groups. New clinical trials are also being developed at the center, so patients have access to the newest, most innovative cancer treatments.Dr. Fallon is board certified in general and thoracic surgery, and a member of the Iota Epsilon Alpha International Honor Society. He is also a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society. Dr. Fallon's work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, which feature multiple topics in thoracic surgery. He currently serves as assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.For Dr. Fallon, providing the highest level of care goes way beyond having the best surgical skills. ""My team and I build real meaningful relationships with our patients. We treat them like family with compassion, personalized attention and the support they need every step of the way.""". Dr. Fallon is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

James Huang is a Thoracic Surgeon in Commack, New York. Dr. Huang is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Matthew Bott is a Thoracic Surgeon in Commack, New York. Dr. Bott is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Syed Hussain is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Hussain is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Paul C. Lee is the System Director of Thoracic Surgery at Northwell Health. Board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, he has over 17 years of experience as a thoracic surgeon and specializes in treating benign and malignant disorders of the lung and esophagus. He uses the most advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery.Dr. Lee leads the busiest thoracic surgery program in the New York City area, and is based at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Under his direction, the program has been recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as America's first Robotic Surgery Network of Excellence, a true testament to Dr. Lee's ongoing dedication to delivering innovative care.Dr. Lee's patients choose him not only for his results, but also for his accessibility and compassion. He understands the uncertainty that often comes with a health event or new diagnosis, as the majority of his patients are dealing with cancer. He takes the time to get to know every patient, ensuring the most individualized, compassionate care. He also offers same and next day appointments whenever possible.Collaboration is key to Dr. Lee's approach to treatment. He participates in weekly thoracic tumor boards, where specialists across many disciplines come together to discuss cases and decide on treatment plans uniquely tailored for each patient.Dr. Lee's expertise was honed at some of the finest educational institutions in the world, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Columbia University. Now at the top of his field, he's passionate about passing on his knowledge to other medical professionals. He's a Professor of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He also mentors fellow surgeons at Northwell and beyond, training them in the latest robotic thoracic surgery techniques. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has given presentations at many national and international scientific meetings in the fields of cardiopulmonary physiology, molecular cell biology and thoracic oncology.Research is also important to Dr. Lee. He has been the principal investigator of several innovative biological research trials for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer. He's especially interested in the use of health outcome and quality metrics research in improving the delivery of thoracic surgical services to the community.Dr. Lee is a member of various prestigious medical societies including the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association for Thoracic Surgeons. He also served as the President of the Chinese American Medical Society from 2015 to 2017. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

David Zeltsman is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Zeltsman is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

"Lawrence Richard Glassman, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon and chief of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Northwell's North Shore University Hospital. He's also vice president of thoracic surgery for Northwell facilities across eastern Long Island, tasked with building out the program and expanding access to top thoracic care for more New Yorkers.Dr. Glassman began his career with a residency in general surgery at the University of Minnesota and NYU. He also completed fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery at the National Institutes of Health, Memorial Sloan-Kettering and NYU, and obtained special training in lung transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery. He joined Northwell in 2003, which now has one of the busiest thoracic surgery programs in the U.S.Specializing in both cancerous and noncancerous conditions, Dr. Glassman uses advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery. He is renowned for taking on the most complex operations and revisional surgeries, including chest infections and traumas, and is even involved in Northwell's innovative lung transplant program. Many institutions in the region routinely seek his specialized expertise for highly intricate cases.To provide unmatched patient care, Dr. Glassman and his team believe collaboration is paramount. They hold regular multidisciplinary meetings with specialists across Northwell-including daily team rounds to discuss cardiac and thoracic patients at every Northwell hospital, as well as weekly thoracic tumor boards to develop personalized treatment plans. ""No doctor is an island. There's lots of eyes and ears checking on every single patient,"" he says. ""We focus on what's best for them and help them make informed decisions like whether surgery is needed, since it may not be the best option for everyone.""Dr. Glassman has published over 40 publications in his field and is passionate about teaching the next generation of surgeons. But the best part about his job is being able to transform people's lives, he says. ""As a surgeon, I am blessed to be able to do what I do and to develop such special relationships with my patients. We all have to trust each other in this world, and it's a great privilege to know that people trust in me and my team.""". Dr. Glassman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Kevin Hyman is the chief of Thoracic Surgery at Glen Cove Hospital. He also practices at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and North Shore University Hospital. He has been with Northwell Health since 2007. Dr. Hyman s area of expertise is thoracic surgery, with a special emphasis on minimally invasive thoracic surgery procedures for lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, myasthenia gravis, anti-reflux surgery and emphysema surgery. He is also skilled at an array of endobrochial and endoscopic therapies, including stenting and laser therapy.The son of two physicians his father a radiologist, his mother a pediatrician Dr. Hyman has been interested in medicine his entire life. I always loved working with my hands and trying to figure things out, so medicine interested me from early on, he says. He was originally planning on becoming a cardiac surgeon until his father passed away from cancer. He passed during my residency and that was when I realized what I wanted to do. Thoracic surgery has combined that love of working with my hands with the desire to help patients and their loved ones through cancer. Despite the heavy nature of some of the diseases Dr. Hyman treats, if you ask any one of his patients what makes him special, they ll likely say his sense of humor. I can be serious when needed, but I always try to joke around and lighten the mood, he says. Patients appreciate that I can make them laugh in a difficult time. It helps make me approachable. Behind the scenes, Dr. Hyman participates in tumor board meetings with other physicians to examine each patient s case and discuss innovative treatments and techniques. And not only is he dedicated to his patients in the present, he s determined to influence the future of cardiothoracic surgery as well he is an assistant professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and a secretary at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Staff Society, an advocacy group for physicians at the medical center. I try to advocate for physicians as well as patients, he says.Dr. Hyman received his postgraduate medical training in both general and cardiothoracic surgery at New York University Medical Center, followed by a year of specialized fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is a graduate of Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences and Cornell University Medical College. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Surgery, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, American Journal of Pathology and Journal of Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology. Dr. Hyman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Julissa Jurado is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Jurado is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Navid Rahmani is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Rahmani is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

John Goncalves is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Goncalves is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

"Dr. Kalimi joined North Shore Univeristy department of Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2004 after serving as clinical instructer in surgery at Columbia Presbyterian College of Physicians and Surgeons where he specialized in Minimally invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery. He is the editor of ""Clinical Scenarios in Thoracic Surgery"", and has published several articles in the field of surgery. Dr. kalimi was designated America's Top Surgeons for 2011 by the Consumres' Research Council of America and is board certified in by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.Dr. Kalimi is the Vice Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Southside Hospital and holds the title of Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.Dr. Kalimi has particular interest in complex mitral valve repair, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic valve surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, and surgery for atrial fibrilaltion.". Dr. Kalimi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Timothy Carter is a Thoracic Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Carter is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

George Koullias is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Westbury, New York. Dr. Koullias is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Ethan Lubanski is a Thoracic Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist in Melville, New York. Dr. Lubanski has been practicing medicine for over 6 years.

Andrea Carollo is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bay Shore, New York. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pneumomediastinum, Gastrostomy, and Angioplasty.

Nima Tishbi is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Tishbi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery.

Laurence Spier is a Thoracic Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Spier is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Khaled Salhab is a Thoracic Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Salhab is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Maksim Rovensky is a Thoracic Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Rovensky is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Joshua Newman is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Newman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Atrial Myxoma, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Embolectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Edward Lundy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Roslyn, New York. Dr. Lundy is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Arterial Embolism, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Ahamed Moideen is a Thoracic Surgeon in Melville, New York.