The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in madison, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near madison, AL. Of these, 28 are Advanced, 25 are Experienced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-265-2012
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nnenna Aguocha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Aguocha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Aguocha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-265-2012
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Roderick Zalamea is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Zalamea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Zalamea is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-265-2012
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Waldrop is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Waldrop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenomegaly, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Waldrop is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Paul J. Fry
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Paul J. Fry
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-265-2012
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Fry is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Fry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Tenosynovitis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Fry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-265-2012
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Leon Bell-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Bell-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Bell-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-265-2012
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Devin Waldrop is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Waldrop 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 Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis. Dr. Waldrop is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. David J. Kim
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. David J. Kim
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    David Kim is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Kim 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, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Douglas J. Wester
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Douglas J. Wester
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Wester is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Wester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Cancer, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wester is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Austin Faulkner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Faulkner 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 Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Faulkner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-265-2012
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Armstrong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Diverticular Disease, Vertigo, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Chase Mitchell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion and Pleurisy. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Green is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Boils. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    John Collins is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Collins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Austin C. Bourgeois
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Austin C. Bourgeois
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Austin Bourgeois is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Bourgeois is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Bourgeois is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Jiminez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Jiminez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Galactocoele. Dr. Jiminez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Scales is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Scales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Breast Lump, Pleurisy, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Scales is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Desruisseau is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Desruisseau 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 Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleural Effusion, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Desruisseau is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Sutherland is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenomegaly, Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Sutherland is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jason T. Smith
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jason T. Smith
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Smith is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    256-539-0457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Libby Shadinger is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Shadinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Shadinger 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 near madison, AL?

    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 near madison, AL?

    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 near madison, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near madison, AL?

    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 near madison, AL?

    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 near madison, AL?

    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 near madison, AL?

    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 near madison, AL?

    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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