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    MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion near Iowa, US. Of these, 90 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    97 providers found
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Alegent Creighton Clinic

      800 Mercy Dr, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Zachary Depew is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Depew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Depew is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Washington County Hospital

      400 E Polk St, 
      Washington, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Ashby is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Washington, Iowa. Dr. Ashby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ashby is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

      Pella Regional Health Center

      405 Monroe St, 
      Pella, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alison Smith is a Radiologist in Pella, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Genesis Health System

      1801 E 54th St, 100 Mercyone Genesis, 
      Davenport, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Humphrey Wong is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation

      2730 Pierce St, Suite 401, 
      Sioux City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Sandeep Gupta is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Hematology Oncology | Family Medicine
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Hematology Oncology | Family Medicine

      Covenant Medical Center Inc

      200 E Ridgeway Ave, Mercyone Waterloo Hematolo, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Miller is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Family Medicine provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Alegent Creighton Clinic

      800 Mercy Dr, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nikhil Jagan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Jagan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Jagan is currently accepting new patients.

      David Visokey
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Waterloo Pulmonology Care

      2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 402, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Visokey is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Visokey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Chronic Cough.

      Bradley Wilcox
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Wilcox is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Neil Horning
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Neil Horning is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

      Joseph Carrington
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Infectious Disease | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Infectious Disease | Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 0, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Carrington is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Carrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Respiratory Acidosis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

      Shrey Velani
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shrey Velani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Velani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Respiratory Acidosis, and Gastrostomy.

      Blair Westerly
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Blair Westerly is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Westerly has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Maxwell Cosmic
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maxwell Cosmic is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cosmic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

      Anna Levan
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

      MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

      1000 4th Street Southwest, 
      Mason City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anna Levan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Mason City, Iowa. Ms. Levan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

      Bryon Johnson
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bryon Johnson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Ryan Holthaus
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

      MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

      1000 4th Street SW, 
      Mason City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Holthaus is a Radiologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Holthaus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Lung Nodules, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Beth Borden
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Beth Borden is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Borden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

      Jennifer Platz
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Platz is a General Surgeon and a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Platz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

      Thomas Mallisee
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Mallisee is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mallisee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion?

      Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the area between the layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity.

      In a person with parapneumonic pleural effusion, the fluid buildup is caused by pneumonia.

      When should I see a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor in Iowa, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor in Iowa, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors in Iowa, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors in Iowa, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor in Iowa, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor in Iowa, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors in Iowa, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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