The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Tucson, AZ

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Tucson, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 102 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Tucson, AZ. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Nathan Anavy
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Southern Arizona Radiology Associates

    2492 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    -. Dr. Anavy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Billie Bixby
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    University Of Arizona Cancer Center

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Billie Bixby is an Oncologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Bixby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Coccidioidomycosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bixby is currently accepting new patients.

    Melissa Rosado
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rosado De Christenson provides distinguished expertise in the field of Cardiothoracic Imaging. -Gold Medal Lifetime Achievement Award, Society of Thoracic Radiology -Gold Medal, American Roentgen Ray Society -Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award, American Association for Women Radiologists -Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal -Colonel, retired, USAFWhen she is not working, Dr. Rosado de Christenson enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. She also enjoys traveling and sight-seeing. Dr. Rosado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Mediastinal Tumor, and Chronic Cough.

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    Kavitha Yaddanapudi
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Radiology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    When she is not working, Dr. Yaddanapudi enjoys spending time with her familiy. Dr. Yaddanapudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Metastatic Pleural Tumor, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Veronica Arteaga
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Thoracic Surgery

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Arteaga earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduating magna cum laude from the University of Arizona, and went on to obtain her Medical Degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. After completing her Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Arteaga completed a Thoracic Imaging Fellowship and a Diagnostic Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles. Outside of work, Dr. Arteaga enjoys traveling and sight-seeing. Dr. Arteaga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Mihai Iancu
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Iancu enjoys living in Arizona and is particularly fond of the weather. Dr. Iancu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Kevin Shea
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Arizona State Radiology PC

    2492 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Shea is a Radiologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Shea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Scrotal Swelling.

    Madhav Chopra
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Chopra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

    James Knepler
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Arizona Cancer Center

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 1, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Knepler is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Knepler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Knepler is currently accepting new patients.

    Gregory Woodhead
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    University Of Arizona Cancer Center

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 1, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Woodhead is passionate about patient care and research. His clinical expertise is in cardiopulmonary disease, and the translation of novel interventional devices from the development stage into the clinical practice. Dr. Woodhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Jing-tzyh A. Chiang
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Banner - University Medicine Medical Imaging Clinic

    4291 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    When he is not working, Dr. Chiang is an outdoor sports enthusiast who enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing and camping. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Banner University Medical Center ESRD

    1625 N Campbell Ave, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Drosten is a Radiologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Drosten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Fibrosing Mediastinitis.

    Christopher Ardary
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    When he is not working, Dr. Ardary enjoys outdoor recreation. Dr. Ardary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, and PEHO Syndrome.

    Jonathan Rice
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Outside of the hospital I enjoy spending time with my family, camping/hiking, photography and lifting weights. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Lung Cancer.

    Hasan Ozgur
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ozgur is very enthusiastic about being an educator and sharing his expertise in Neuroradiology with the Residents, Fellows and Medical Students. Dr. Ozgur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and PEHO Syndrome.

    Dushyant Mann
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    When he is not working, Dr. Mann enjoys cooking, hiking, building and repairing computers, piano and electronic music composition and traveling abroad. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Unni Udayasankar
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology | Pediatrics

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Udayasankar is an outdoor recreation enthusiast who enjoys running and hiking. Dr. Udayasankar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

    David Aria
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatrics

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Aria is fluent in English, Farsi, and Spanish. When he is not working, Dr. Aria enjoys outdoor activities, sports, and international affairs. Dr. Aria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and PEHO Syndrome.

    Stephanie Worrell
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Outside of the hospital I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking and long distance running. Dr. Worrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Perforation, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Geoff Rubin
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Radiology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leadership, family, fresh air, and bass guitar. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia.

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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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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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