Marc B. Feinstein, MD

Marc B. Feinstein, MD

As a pulmonologist I care for patients with diseases of the lungs, some of whom are already undergoing treatment for cancer. I see the majority of my patients in our Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic or by consultation.

My work with patients over the years has raised many interesting research questions. Among them is what to do with small abnormalities, such as lung nodules, that are found by accident among patients who have lung-imaging scans for other reasons. Most of these turn out to be benign, but they are understandably major sources of anxiety to patients.

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I have also studied the implications of lung injury after allogeneic stem cell or bone marrow transplantation (a procedure in which a person receives stem cells or bone marrow from a genetically similar, but not identical, donor) and among patients with a weakened immune system. Finally, I study holistic medical approaches to managing breathlessness, including acupuncture and yoga.

I am a long-time member of both the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians. In addition to writing more than 40 articles, book chapters, and abstracts, I have been invited to review for a number of our specialty’s key journals, including CHEST, Journal of Thoracic Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Thorax. I have been honored to speak at a number of symposia around the country on a host of pulmonary-related topics.

Location

New York City

Phone

212-639-8552

Clinical Expertise

Pulmonary Disease

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MD, University of California, Los Angeles School, of Medicine

Residencies

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Fellowships

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Board Certifications

Pulmonary Disease

See My Colleagues in:

Department of Medicine›Pulmonary Service

Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Marc B. Feinstein

A Pilot Study of a Breathing Training Exercise to Reduce Chronic Shortness of Breath

Publications by Marc B. Feinstein

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acupuncture (AK-yoo-PUNK-cher)

The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms. It is a type of complementary and alternative medicine.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

allogeneic (A-loh-jeh-NAY-ik)

Taken from different individuals of the same species. Also called allogenic.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

anxiety (ang-ZY-eh-tee)

Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress. A person with anxiety may sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heart beat. Extreme anxiety that happens often over time may be a sign of an anxiety disorder.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

benign (beh-NINE)

Not cancerous. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body. Also called nonmalignant.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

bone marrow (bone MAYR-oh)

The soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most bones. It produces white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

cancer (KAN-ser)

A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

cell (sel)

The individual unit that makes up the tissues of the body. All living things are made up of one or more cells.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

immune system (ih-MYOON SIS-tem)

The complex group of organs and cells that defends the body against infections and other diseases.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

lung (lung)

One of a pair of organs in the chest that supplies the body with oxygen, and removes carbon dioxide from the body.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

medicine (MEH-dih-sin)

Refers to the practices and procedures used for the prevention, treatment, or relief of symptoms of a diseases or abnormal conditions. This term may also refer to a legal drug used for the same purpose.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

National Institutes of Health (NA-shuh-nul IN-stih-TOOTS … helth)

A federal agency in the U.S. that conducts biomedical research in its own laboratories; supports the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helps in the training of research investigators; and fosters communication of medical information. Access the National Institutes of Health Web site at . Also called NIH.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

outpatient (OWT-pay-shunt)

A patient who visits a health care facility for diagnosis or treatment without spending the night. Sometimes called a day patient.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

pulmonary (PUL-muh-NAYR-ee)

Having to do with the lungs.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

pulmonologist (PUL-muh-NAH-loh-jist)

A doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the lungs. Also called pulmonary specialist.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

transplantation (tranz-plan-TAY-shun)

A surgical procedure in which tissue or an organ is transferred from one area of a person’s body to another area, or from one person (the donor) to another person (the recipient).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

yoga (YOH-guh)

An ancient system of practices used to balance the mind and body through exercise, meditation (focusing thoughts), and control of breathing and emotions. Yoga is being studied as a way to relieve stress and treat sleep problems in cancer patients.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)