The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Alaska, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Alaska, US. Of these, 46 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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    Alaska Radiology Associates Inc.

    3650 Piper St Ste A, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-339-9455
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Moeller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Moeller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Secondary Peritonitis. Dr. Moeller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael F. Steinberg
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael F. Steinberg
    Thoracic Surgery
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    Northstarr Cardiothoracic Surgery LLC

    3841 Piper St Ste T382, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-917-2200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Steinberg is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Beth A. Baker
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Beth A. Baker
    Pulmonary Medicine
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    Arctic Aurora LLC

    701 E Tudor Rd Ste 140, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-646-1009
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Mandarin, Mandingo, Portuguese, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Baker is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

    1650 Cowles St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    907-458-5660
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Burton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Burton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Burton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    Office

    2310 Peger Rd Ste 102, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    360-424-6161
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Nguyen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    Alaska Radiology Associates Inc.

    3650 Piper St Ste A, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-339-9455
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Wright is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Aaron T. Yu
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Aaron T. Yu
    Radiology
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    Central Peninsula Hospital

    250 Hospital Pl, 
    Soldotna, AK 
    360-424-6161
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Yu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Soldotna, Alaska. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Galactocoele, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

    3100 Tongass Ave, 
    Ketchikan, AK 
    907-228-7644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Ariz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ketchikan, Alaska. Dr. Ariz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Ariz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

    3100 Tongass Ave, 
    Ketchikan, AK 
    907-228-7644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gita Rabbani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ketchikan, Alaska. Dr. Rabbani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Tenosynovitis, Ascites, and Retroversion of the Uterus. Dr. Rabbani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Alaska Native Medical Center

    4315 Diplomacy Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-563-2662
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Panko is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Panko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Vertigo, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Panko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required
    3650 Piper Street, Suite A, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-339-9455
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald York is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. York is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. York is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Christopher S. Green
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Christopher S. Green
    Interventional Radiology
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    PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

    3100 Tongass Ave, 
    Ketchikan, AK 
    907-228-7644
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Green is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Ketchikan, Alaska. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Rajiv G. Rao
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Rajiv G. Rao
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

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    2751 Debarr Rd, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-792-7920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rajiv Rao is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Ureterocele, Pleurisy, and Ascites. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required
    5955 Zeamer Avenue, 
    Elmendorf Afb, AK 
    907-580-2778
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Reed is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Elmendorf Afb, Alaska. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Secondary Peritonitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jacob C. Smith
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jacob C. Smith
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

    3100 Tongass Ave, 
    Ketchikan, AK 
    360-733-0430
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Smith is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Ketchikan, Alaska. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

    3100 Tongass Ave, 
    Ketchikan, AK 
    907-228-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lars Crabo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ketchikan, Alaska. Dr. Crabo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Crabo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2741 Debarr Rd Ste 401, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-792-7975
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Savikko is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Savikko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Bronchogenic Cyst, Caffey Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Savikko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required
    3340 Providence Drive, Suite 101, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-212-3151
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Tauschek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Tauschek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Breast Lump, and Baker Cyst. Dr. Tauschek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2280 S Woodworth Loop, 
    Palmer, AK 
    907-746-4646
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kelly Powers is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palmer, Alaska. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, CAPOS Syndrome, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Powers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. William P. Perry
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. William P. Perry
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Jerry M. Orren MD APC

    2751 Debarr Rd Ste 360, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    907-792-7920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    William Perry is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Pleural Effusion?

    A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.

    When should I see a Pleural Effusion doctor in Alaska, 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 Pleural Effusion doctor in Alaska, 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 do I find the best Pleural Effusion doctor in Alaska, US?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors in Alaska, 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 Pleural Effusion doctors in Alaska, 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 Pleural Effusion doctor in Alaska, 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 Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different 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 Pleural Effusion doctor in Alaska, 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 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 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 Pleural Effusion doctors in Alaska, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the 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 Pleural Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the 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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