The 20 Best Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Washington, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 158 doctor with experience in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion near Washington, US. Of these, 153 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill

    1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gorden believes in tailoring care to the individual patient needs and finding therapeutic options for patients with all stages of disease. Dr. Gorden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Gorden is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Michael

    1950 NW Myhre Road, 3rd Floor, 
    Silverdale, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "John Howington, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Howington most recently served as Chief of Oncology Services and Chair of Thoracic Surgery with Saint Thomas Health (Nashville, TN), and as a professor in the Department of Clinical Medical Education at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He also served as medical director and co-chair for the Ascension Oncology Service Line in 2019-2020.Dr. Howington is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American College of Chest Physicians, and is currently serving as president designate of the latter. He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgery and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. He has been listed in ""Best Doctors in America"" for many years and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.". Dr. Howington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Howington is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Howington is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Public Hospital Dist. No 1 Skagit

    1400 E Kincaid St, 
    Mount Vernon, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard J Leone is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. J Leone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Northwest Medical Specialties - Bonney Lake

    10004 204th Avenue E, Suite 3400, 
    Bonney Lake, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Li Zhang is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Dehydration, Agranulocytosis, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 512C, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jiten V is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. V is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Emphysema, Bullae, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    No new patients except for interventional pulmonary.Luke Seaburg, MD, specializes in interventional pulmonology, which focuses on interventions to help people breath better, such as removing lung nodules and masses, and treating pleural effusions and lung cancer.Dr. Seaburg enjoys getting to know his patients and hearing how their particular conditions have affected their lives. He finds it highly rewarding to be able to intervene medically and make a positive difference.Away from work, Dr. Seaburg enjoys SCUBA diving, running and hiking. Dr. Seaburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Seaburg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Pulmonary Diseases. Dr. Seaburg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Associates At St. Michael

    1950 NW Myhre Road, 2nd Floor, 
    Silverdale, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tom Yan, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in pulmonary medicine for adults. Dr. Yan holds a special interest in pleural disease and management of pleural effusion, especially malignant pleural effusion or pleural fluid from cancer.An essential component of Dr. Yan's care is helping patients and their families understand their disease and its treatment options. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Yan is board certified in Pulmonary Disease Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cuadrado, MD, is a board-certified general and cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery. Prior to joining Franciscan, Dr. Cuadrado was an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and an active duty Army surgeon. During his 20+ year Army career, he served as a surgeon for the Joint Special Operations Command with nine combat deployments and as the consultant to the Office of the Surgeon General in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a graduate of the Army War College with a Master's Degree in Strategic Sciences.Dr. Cuadrado is interested in all aspects of non-cardiac thoracic surgery and has had extensive training in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, pleura and mediastinum as well as anti-reflux surgery. He has experience in robotic navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, endobronchial ultrasound, esophagoscopy to include stenting and transoral incisionless fundoplication.Dr. Cuadrado is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has authored numerous book chapters, peer-reviewed publications and served as an editor for Surgical Clinics of North America. Dr. Cuadrado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cuadrado is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cuadrado is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required

    St. Michael Cancer Center

    1900 Northwest Myhre Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    As a physician, Dr. Wu strives to provide her patients with not just medical advice, but also emotional, social and spiritual support that is individualized to their needs. She strives to gain her patients trust and provide the best care she can, as she helps them fight illness and preserve dignity. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Wu is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral required

    Franciscan Pulmonary Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 300, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yevgeniy Vayntrub is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Vayntrub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Vayntrub is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vayntrub is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral required

    WWMG Silver Lake - Pulmonary, Asthma, & Sleep Medicine

    12728 19th Avenue Southeast, Suite 300, 
    Everett, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hartung received his Medical Doctorate from University of Minnesota. He specializes in Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonology at Swedish, Providence, and Western Washington Washington Medical Group. Dr. Hartung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hartung is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hartung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required

    St. Michael Cancer Center

    1900 Northwest Myhre Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Toni Roberts, MD, PhD, FACP, cares for adults facing a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Roberts understands that each patient's journey through cancer is unique, and she considers it both a privilege and a profound responsibility to share in this journey.Her mission is to help her patients and their families understand their disease, address their fears and uncertainties, offer the most current diagnosis and treatment options, partner with them as they face the challenge of cancer, and provide support and care throughout their journey. Optimal care, support and empowerment are primary treatment goals.Dr. Roberts is a Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP), and member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma. Dr. Roberts is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Clinic|Renton

    Talbot Professional Center 4011 Talbot Rd S, Ste 460, 
    Renton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wall was born and raised in San Francisco. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University (Washington D.C.) and completed residency in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN). After residency, he remained at Vanderbilt as Chief Resident, spent two years studying quality improvement with the VA National Quality Scholars Program and obtained his Master of Public Health degree. He returned to the West Coast in 2003 to complete a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Washington. Dr. Wall has expertise designing and leading large quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings. He is especially interested in developing novel strategies to improve the care of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. Dr. Wall is board-certified in Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care and Sleep Disorders Medicine. He is Medical Director of the Critical Care Unit at Valley Medical Center. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the piano and various outdoor activities, including hiking, snow skiing and mountain biking. Undergraduate: Santa Clara University Medical School: Georgetown University Residency: Vanderbilt University Fellowship: University of Washington; VA National Quality Scholars Program. Dr. Wall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Lung Metastases, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. Dr. Templin has trained extensively in minimally invasive thoracic and foregut procedures, including minimally invasive lung and esophageal resections, sympathectomy, and anti-reflux revisions. He also has experience with advanced bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, including EBUS, airway and esophageal stenting, and esophageal dilation.Dr. Templin follows the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis, which translates to care for the whole person; he treats individuals, not just diseases.Dr. Templin is a Fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Templin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Templin is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Templin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Medical Specialties - Tacoma

    1624 South I Street, Suite 105, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Senecal is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Senecal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 88 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Senecal is board certified in Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Senecal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Medical Specialties - Tacoma

    1624 South I Street, Suite 105, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Chaves is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chaves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Dehydration, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Chaves is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Chaves is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Clinic|Renton

    Talbot Professional Center 4011 Talbot Rd S, Ste 460, 
    Renton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Kim, MD, has a strong interest in providing high value care to his patients. He is board-certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He strives to listen carefully to each patient and help craft a treatment plan that meets their individual needs. Dr. Kim was born and raised in Southern California. He did his undergraduate studies at Harvard University, where he was a History of Science major. He then completed his medical school at University of California, San Francisco. He moved to Seattle in 2006 for his internship and residency training at the University of Washington, where he won awards for excellence in resident teaching and for leadership. He stayed at the University of Washington for his pulmonary and critical care fellowship training. Dr. Kim is married, with three children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the violin, reading, photography, and anything involving the outdoors. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required

    Providence Regional Cancer System - Centralia

    2015 Cooks Hill Road, Suite 200, 
    Centralia, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Byrd is board-certified in internal medicine, oncology and hematology. He completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at Oregon Health & Science University, where he also completed his residency and internship in internal medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Byrd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Clinic|Covington

    Covington Clinic North 16850 SE 272nd St, Ste 100, 
    Covington, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Surafel Gezahegne, MD, is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine. He believes a strong patient-physician relationship is vital to patient care. He strives to provide the highest standard of care to his patients. Dr. Gezahegne takes care of patients with lung diseases including asthma, COPD, sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease and lung cancer. He performs bronchoscopy including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) to diagnose and stage cancer. Dr. Gezahegne also works in the intensive care unit (ICU) taking care of critically-ill patients. Dr. Gezahegne was born and raised in Ethiopia. He moved to Washington State in 2001. He received his bachelor’s degree in microbiology and his medical degree from the University of Washington. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California and his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. In his spare time, Dr. Gezahegne enjoys playing soccer and racket ball as well as hiking and biking. Dr. Gezahegne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Gezahegne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Freeport Memorial Hospital

    1936 4th Ave W, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muneer Desai is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Caudal Regression Syndrome, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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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