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Memorial Sloan Kettering interventional pulmonologist Or Kalchiem-Dekel

Or Kalchiem-Dekel, MD

Interventional Pulmonologist

4.9 | 161 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Lung nodules
  • Pleural effusion

My Specialties

  • Robotic bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Ablation
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Get to Know Me

I am an interventional pulmonologist specializing in minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat cancers and other ailments involving the chest, such as lung complications related to cancer treatment. This includes:

  • Bronchoscopy procedures using a robotic, flexible, or rigid bronchoscope
  • Procedures to diagnose and treat pleural effusions (the buildup of fluid between the tissue that lines the lung and chest cavity), such as pleuroscopy, placement of pleural catheters, and chemical pleurodesis.

My special interest and research focus is in the field of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy. I am interested in using this innovative technology to develop and implement new ways to effectively and safely biopsy and treat cancerous lung lesions.

What I Do at MSK

An interventional pulmonologist (IN-ter-VEN-shun-al pull-muh-NAHL-uh-jist) is a doctor with special training in treating lung problems, such as blocked airways, cancer, and tumors.

  • Assistant Attending
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Lung nodules
  • Pleural effusion

My Specialties

  • Robotic bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Ablation
  • Airway stents and dilation
  • Endobronchial valves
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Percutaneous tracheostomy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Soroka University Medical Center, Israel

Fellowships

  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
  • Advanced Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Academic Research Track, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
  • Interventional Pulmonology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Awards and Honors

  • Award Recipient, Annual Respiratory Young Investigators’ Forum (2019)
  • Best Basic Science Research Award Recipient, Metropolitan DC Thoracic Society Annual Meeting (2019)
  • Award Recipient, American College of Chest Physicians Asthma Fellows Conference (2017)

Insurance Information

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Aetna

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Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

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HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

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Cigna

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Connecticare

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POS, EPO, HMO

First Health

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State Government

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Emblem Essential

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Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

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Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

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Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

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Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

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Healthsmart

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

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Metroplus

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MVP

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Oscar

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Oxford

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World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

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State Government

Qualcare

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Tricare

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UMR

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United Healthcare

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Contact and Location

Dr. Kalchiem-Dekel sees patients at two locations.

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New York, NY
David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
530 East 74th Street New York NY 10021
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Research and Publications

Kalchiem-Dekel O, Tran BC, Glick DR, Ha NT, Iacono A, Pickering EM, Shah NG, Sperry MG, Sachdeva A, Reed RM. Prophylactic epinephrine attenuates severe bleeding in lung transplantation patients undergoing transbronchial lung biopsy: Results of the PROPHET randomized trial. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2023 Sep;42(9):1205-1213. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.03.007. Epub 2023 Mar 14.PMID: 37140517 Clinical Trial.

Kalchiem-Dekel O, Falcon CJ, Bestvina CM, Liu D, Kaplanis LA, Wilhelm C, Eichholz J, Harada G, Wirth LJ, Digumarthy SR, Lee RP, Kadosh D, Mendelsohn RB, Donington J, Gainor JF, Drilon A, Lin JJ. Chylothorax and Chylous Ascites During RET Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy. J Thorac Oncol. 2022 Jul 1:S1556-0864(22)00312-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jtho.2022.06.008. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35788405

​​​​Kalchiem-Dekel O, Connolly JG, Lin IH, Husta BC, Adusumilli PS, Beattie JA, Buonocore DJ, Dycoco J, Fuentes P, Jones DR, Lee RP, Park BJ, Rocco G, Chawla M, Bott MJ. Shape-Sensing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Parenchymal Lesions. Chest. 2021 Aug 9:S0012-3692(21)03625-4. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.2169. Online ahead of print.PMID: 34384789

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Kalchiem-Dekel O, Fuentes P, Bott MJ, Beattie JA, Lee RP, Chawla M, Husta BC. Multiplanar 3D fluoroscopy redefines tool-lesion relationship during robotic-assisted bronchoscopy. Respirology. 2021 Jan;26(1):120-123. doi: 10.1111/resp.13966. Epub 2020 Nov 2.PMID: 33140495

Kalchiem-Dekel O, Schwalk AJ, Patel NM, Lin IH, Beattie JA, Husta BC, Chawla M, Sachdeva A, Akulian JA, Musani AI, Argento AC, Lee HJ, Mullon JJ, Desai NR, Hsia DW, Lee RP. COVID-19 Impact on Interventional Pulmonology Training.  ATS Sch. 2021 Apr 13;2(2):236-248. doi: 10.34197/ats-scholar.2020-0126OC. eCollection 2021 Jun.PMID: 34409418

Kalchiem-Dekel O, Yao X, Barochia AV, Kaler M, Figueroa DM, Karkowsky WB, Gordon EM, Gao M, Fergusson MM, Qu X, Liu P, Li Y, Seifuddin F, Pirooznia M, Levine SJ. Apolipoprotein E Signals via TLR4 to Induce CXCL5 Secretion by Asthmatic Airway Epithelial Cells. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol. 2020 Aug;63(2):185-197. doi: 10.1165/rcmb.2019-0209OC. PMID: 32338995; PMCID: PMC7397770.

Kalchiem-Dekel O, Hines SE. Forty years of reference values for respiratory system impedance in adults: 1977-2017. Respir Med. 2018 Mar;136:37-47. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2018.01.015. Epub 2018 Jan 31. PMID: 29501245.

Kalchiem-Dekel O, Yao X, Levine SJ. Meeting the Challenge of Identifying New Treatments for Type 2-Low Neutrophilic Asthma. Chest. 2020 Jan;157(1):26-33. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2019.08.2192. Epub 2019 Sep 13. PMID: 31525357; PMCID: PMC6965689.

Kalchiem-Dekel O, Iacono A, Pickering EM, Sachdeva A, Shah NG, Sperry M, Tran BC, Reed RM. Prophylactic epinephrine for the prevention of transbronchial lung biopsy-related bleeding in lung transplant recipients (PROPHET) study: a protocol for a multicentre randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2019 Mar 23;9(3):e024521. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024521. PMID: 30904852; PMCID: PMC6475255.

Kalchiem-Dekel O, Iacono A, Pickering EM, Sachdeva A, Shah NG, Sperry M, Tran BC, Reed RM. Prophylactic epinephrine for the prevention of transbronchial lung biopsy-related bleeding in lung transplant recipients (PROPHET) study: a protocol for a multicentre randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2019 Mar 23;9(3):e024521. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024521. PMID: 30904852; PMCID: PMC6475255.

Kalchiem-Dekel O, Shanholtz CB, Jeudy J, Sachdeva A, Pickering EM. Feasibility, safety, and utility of bronchoscopy in patients with ARDS while in the prone position. Crit Care. 2018 Mar 2;22(1):54. doi: 10.1186/s13054-018-1983-3. PMID: 29499729; PMCID: PMC5834861.

Gavish R, Levy A, Dekel OK, Karp E, Maimon N. The Association Between Hospital Readmission and Pulmonologist Follow-up Visits in Patients With COPD. Chest. 2015 Aug;148(2):375-381. doi: 10.1378/chest.14-1453. PMID: 25611698.

Avnon L, Kalchiem-Dekel O, Gozlan-Talmor A, Shimonovitch F, Shalev R, Maimon N. [THE ROLE OF CLOSED PLEURAL BIOPSY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOUS PLEURISY IN A POPULATION AT-RISK]. Harefuah. 2016 Feb;155(2):110-4, 130-1. Hebrew. PMID: 27215124.

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Apr 3, 2025

Both the nurse and doctor were true professionals. The nurse asked a lot of questions and was personable and friendly and made me feel at ease. The doctor explained his findings and listened attentively to any questions or concerns I had. He was confident and also easy to talk to. I did not feel like I was being rushed, they took their time and it was a very pleasant experience by two very caring medical professionals.

Apr 2, 2025

Very kind and thorough explanation of my upcoming procedure. Felt very reassured after we spoke.

Apr 2, 2025

We really liked the doctor. He listened and alleviated our concerns.

Mar 25, 2025

He was superb

Mar 20, 2025

It was explained to me as soon as the telemedicine session started and everything went according to plan and all participants were courteous and informed. Thank you.

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