The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Paradise Valley, AZ

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 368 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Paradise Valley, AZ. Of these, 253 are Experienced, 85 are Advanced and 30 are Distinguished.

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368 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    6830 E. Ironwood Drive, 
    Paradise Valley, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Edwards is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Dr. Edwards is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Embolectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Banner Desert Medical Center

    6560 N Scottsdale Rd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Baron is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Baron is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Banner Desert Medical Center

    6560 N Scottsdale Rd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Jacoby is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Jacoby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    9700 N 91st St Ste C200, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Shill is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Shill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Cameron Dick
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Banner Health Center Plus At Arcadia

    4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bike RidingTravel. Dr. Dick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

    Sunil Santhanakrishnan
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Banner Health Center Plus At Arcadia

    4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy outdoor activities and traveling. Dr. Santhanakrishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

    Grigory Horonenko
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Banner Health Center Plus At Arcadia

    4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring the great outdoors. Dr. Horonenko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy.

    Merick Kirshner
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Abrazo Medical Group Biltmore Cardiology

    2777 E Camelback Rd Ste 200, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Biltmore Cardiology provides the most effective, efficient and compassionate cardiovascular care through research, education and a full continuum of patient care to the satisfaction of those we serve. Our goal is to enhance quality-of-life, promote cardiovascular awareness and deliver the best patient care. By providing open, honest communication, our physicians give you the knowledge to be comfortable and in control of your healthcare. The Biltmore Cardiology physicians and staff respect the integrity of every patient relationship and strive for continuous improvement and advancements in cardiovascular technology and care. Biltmore Cardiology offers state-of-the-art testing and consultations at our offices, including vascular and cardiac ultrasound, nuclear cardiology, and electrophysiology. Our highly-trained physicians offer a full spectrum of options for non-invasive and invasive cardiac procedures. We look forward to assisting you in all your cardiovascular healthcare needs. Dr. Kirshner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Banner Desert Medical Center

    6560 N Scottsdale Rd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saeed Fakhran is a Neuroradiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Fakhran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Microvascular Decompression.

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

    Pulmonary Associates PA

    10585 N Tatum Blvd Ste D130, 
    Paradise Valley, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andreas Kyprianou is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Dr. Kyprianou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    6830 E. Ironwood Drive, 
    Paradise Valley, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jehan Barbat is a Radiologist in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Dr. Barbat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Vertigo, Ascites, and Boils.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    10575 N Tatum Blvd Ste C128, 
    Paradise Valley, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nishant Verma is a Radiologist in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Dr. Verma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Banner Desert Medical Center

    6560 N Scottsdale Rd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hoffman is a Neuroradiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Southwest Diagnostic Imaging LLC

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 130, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Jorgensen is an Interventional Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Jorgensen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Southwest Diagnostic Imaging LLC

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 130, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gavin Slethaug is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Slethaug is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Visceromegaly, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology

    Southwest Diagnostic Imaging LLC

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 130, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irina Nistor is a Pediatric Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nistor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Southwest Diagnostic Imaging LLC

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 130, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Cook is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Southwest Diagnostic Imaging LLC

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 130, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Owen is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Owen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Arizona Pulmonary Specialists LTD.

    9060 E Via Linda Ste 250, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dilip Heemesh is an Internal Medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Heemesh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    9700 N 91st St Ste A200, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bridgett Ronan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Ronan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Cholesterol Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Paradise Valley, AZ?

    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 Paradise Valley, AZ?

    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 Pleural Effusion doctors near Paradise Valley, AZ?

    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 Paradise Valley, AZ?

    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 Paradise Valley, AZ?

    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 Paradise Valley, AZ?

    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 Paradise Valley, AZ?

    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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