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Zachary S Pinchover MD

Zachary S. Pinchover, MD

  • Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonary Disease | Pulmonary-Critical Care
  • Member of RWJBH Medical Group
Languages Spoken English
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    Bio

    Dr. Pinchover is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician specializing in Advanced Lung Diseases and caring for critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. He has an interest in both Critical Care Ultrasound and Advanced Life Support treatments and interventions.

    He obtained both his undergraduate degree, in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, and medical degree at the University of Connecticut. In addition, he also completed an MBA at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Pinchover continued his training at the University of Texas at Austin where he completed his Residency in Internal Medicine. He then went on to complete a Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Texas at Houston.

    Dr. Pinchover is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. He also has a Healthcare Leadership Certificate from the University of Houston.

    In his free time, Dr. Pinchover likes to spend time with family, play music, and exercise.

    Philosophy of Care:

    Dr. Pinchover finds fulfillment in caring for medically complex patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. He is dedicated to conducting thorough diagnoses, engaging in meaningful discussions about patients’ results, and crafting individualized treatment strategies. Dr. Pinchover has an interest in quality improvement and strives to provide the highest quality care while employing the latest medical treatments. He also has a passion for teaching and works closely with residents, fellows and other medical trainees.

    Procedures:

    Diagnostic Bronchoscopy; Therapeutic Bronchoscopy; Lung Biopsy; Endobronchial Ultrasound; Thoracentesis; Tracheostomy; Chest Tube; Indwelling Pleural Catheter; Intubation; Moderate Sedation; Central Line; Arterial Line; Navigational Bronchoscopy

    Conditions:

    Obstructive Lung Disease; Asthma; Cough; Shortness of Breath; Interstitial Lung Disease; Sepsis; Shock; ARDS; Pneumonia; Lung Nodules

    Clinical Interests

    ARDS; Shock; Critical Care Ultrasound; Asthma; Medical Education; Quality Improvement; Obstructive Lung Disease; Interstitial Lung Disease; Pneumonia; Pulmonary Nodules

  • Medical School

    UConn School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

    Residency

    The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin, TX

    Fellowship

    The University of Texas at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX

    Board Certification

    Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine

    Publications
    • Title:What Lurks on Your Ultrasound Probes: Microbial Species Cultured from Point of Care Ultrasound Probes in the Intensive Care Unit
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      Date:2022
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      Description:Pinchover, Z et al. What Lurks on Your Ultrasound Probes: Microbial Species Cultured from Point of Care Ultrasound Probes in the Intensive Care Unit. Poster presented at: American Thoracic Society Annual Conference; 2022 May 13-18; San Francisco, CA.
    • Title:Factors Associated with Fluid Balance in Sepsis and Septic Shock
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      Date:2019
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      Description:Shah K et al. Factors Associated with Fluid Balance in Sepsis and Septic Shock. Poster submitted to: Chest Annual Conference; 2019 October 19-23; New Orleans, LA. Pinchover Z, Syed M, Pinchover L, Hudson F. Pulmonary Cryptococcus Neoformans in an “Immunocompetent” Patient Results in Acute Respiratory Failure. Poster submitted to: CHEST Annual Conference; 2019 October 19-23; New Orleans, LA.
    • Title:A Preemptive Strike at Suspected Primary Aldosteronism (PA) in a Medically-Underserved Patient
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      Date:2019
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      Description:Pinchover Z, Taylor S. A Preemptive Strike at Suspected Primary Aldosteronism (PA) in a Medically-Underserved Patient. Poster presented at: SGIM Annual Conference; 2019 May 8-11; Washington, DC.
    • Title:Thromboangiitis obliterans successfully treated with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors
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      Date:2014
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      Description:Thromboangiitis obliterans successfully treated with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2014 August; 22(4): 313-16.
    • Title:Ovum donation: examining the new Israeli law
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      Date:2011
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      Description:Ovum donation: examining the new Israeli law. Gruenbaum BF, Pinchover ZS, Lunenfeld E, Jotkowitz A. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2011 Nov;159(1):40-2.