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Dr. Daniela Molena, MD

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(Daniela Molena, MD - MSK Thoracic Surgeon)

(293 Ratings)

Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care)

University of Padova School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, esophageal cancer, and more.

530 East 74th Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10021

(347) 798-8632

Dr. Daniela Molena, MD is an oncologist in New York, NY specializing in oncology (cancer care). She graduated from University of Padova School of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Daniela Molena, MD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, MSK MONMOUTH and MSKCC SURGERY GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

530 East 74th Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10021

Address:

530 East 74th Street New York Ny 10021 Memorial Sloan Kettering Mon...
Memorial Sloan Kettering Mon, NJ 07748

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Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

In The News

“Dr Daniela Molena, Director of the Esophageal Surgery Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, said in a hospital blog post: 'Barrett's is a defense mechanism of your...”—"Doctors sound alarm over condition that raises their risk of CANCER", Daily Mail Online, September 2024

“Dr. Daniela Molena is the director of the esophageal surgery program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and cares for people with esophageal cancer and other cancers of the chest at Memorial...”—"Story from Memorial Sloan Kettering: What you need to know about hot drinks and the risk of esophageal cancer", NorthJersey, April 2019

bronchoscopy	21
dissection	15
doctor visit	213
excision	28
gastrointestinal procedures	15
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	63
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	46

dissection	24
doctor visit	214
excision	41
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	36
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	13
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	48

bronchoscopy	11
dissection	17
doctor visit	159
excision	16
lobectomy	10
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	52

abdominal surgery	11
anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
dissection	17
doctor visit	189
excision	27
gastrointestinal procedures	9
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	11
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	73

dissection	20
doctor visit	289
excision	38
lobectomy	10
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	44
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	48

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	11
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	68

abdominal surgery	15
anastomosis	15
bronchoscopy	25
catheterization	15
dissection	25
doctor visit	312
excision	39
gastrointestinal procedures	13
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	76
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	64

abdominal surgery	17
anastomosis	17
bronchoscopy	15
catheterization	17
dissection	36
doctor visit	310
excision	47
gastrointestinal procedures	15
lymph node procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	76
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	65

abdominal surgery	12
anastomosis	12
bronchoscopy	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	21
doctor visit	268
excision	20
gastrointestinal procedures	23
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	19

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	54

abdominal surgery	37
anastomosis	37
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	73
dissection	50
doctor visit	671
excision	49
gastrointestinal procedures	134
lymph node procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	181
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	48

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniela Molena, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniela Molena, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

abdominal surgery	18
anastomosis	18
bronchoscopy	16
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	42
dissection	25
doctor visit	292
excision	34
gastrointestinal procedures	36
lobectomy	10
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniela Molena, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	157
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	7
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniela Molena, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniela Molena, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	47
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Daniela Molena, MD graduated from University of Padova School of Medicine in 1996. She completed residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Padova School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniela Molena, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

MSK MONMOUTH

MSKCC SURGERY GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Daniela Molena, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Qualcare, Oscar, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO), Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, Connecticare, Emblem Medicare Advantage, MVP, Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23), Aetna, Magnacare, Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan), Oxford, Straight NJ Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis, Tricare, Healthfirst, Healthsmart, Healthfirst Medicare Advantage, First Health, Carrum Health, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, UMR, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Health Plus, Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, Empire Essential, Anthem, Beech Street, Ingrese su proveedor de seguros, Remove item, Programa de Salud World Trade Center (WTC), Estados de Blue Cross Blue Shield fuera de NY/NJ, Medicare Parte A y Parte B (Medicare tradicional), Planes no participantes con prestaciones fuera de la red, Blue Cross Blue Shield Nueva York and Programa de empleados federales Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Daniela Molena, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Qualcare

Oscar

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

Connecticare

Emblem Medicare Advantage

MVP

Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23)

Aetna

Magnacare

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

Oxford

Straight NJ Medicaid

Cigna

Fidelis

Tricare

Healthfirst

Healthsmart

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

First Health

Carrum Health

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

UMR

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Health Plus

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

Empire Essential

Anthem

Beech Street

Ingrese su proveedor de seguros

Remove item

Programa de Salud World Trade Center (WTC)

Estados de Blue Cross Blue Shield fuera de NY/NJ

Medicare Parte A y Parte B (Medicare tradicional)

Planes no participantes con prestaciones fuera de la red

Blue Cross Blue Shield Nueva York

Programa de empleados federales Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniela Molena, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 293 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniela Molena, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniela Molena, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca UK Limited	$49,123 TAGRISSO $3,041	IMFINZI $1,162	$44,920
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$42,207 LUNA $25,482	DERMACELL $11,094	PINPOINT $5,632
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$25,959 Enseal X1 $9,475	Echelon Flex $8,206	ECHELON FLEX CST System $7,070	Harmonic $33	$1,175
Ethicon Inc.	$21,037 Harmonic $79	$20,958
Ethicon US, LLC	$9,957 SURGICEL NU-KNIT $8,585	STRATAFIX $1,262	Harmonic $109
Other	$27,290 OPDIVO $5,090	Da Vinci Surgical System $3,001	TAGRISSO $1,855	SURGICAL $1,274	Battery-Powered Devices $750	Other $15,320

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$119,336
Travel and Lodging	$30,452
Honoraria	$12,750
Food and Beverage	$8,804
Grant	$3,534
Other	$697

Research Payments

Dr. Daniela Molena, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $700.

Biography

Dr. Daniela Molena's specialty is oncology (cancer care). She is professionally affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Molena attended the University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and then went on to complete her residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She has an open panel in New York, NY according to Yext.