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

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 510 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Colorado, US. Of these, 379 are Experienced, 113 are Advanced and 18 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Betty S. Kim
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Betty S. Kim
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Assoc St Anthony

    11700 W 2nd Pl Ste 280, 
    Lakewood, CO 
    719-247-1188
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Betty Kim is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. John R. Mehall
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. John R. Mehall
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado

    2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 5011, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
    719-776-7600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Mehall is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Mehall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Radiology Imaging Associates

    10800 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Englewood, CO 
    303-761-9190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Fleishman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Fleishman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fleishman is board certified in American Board Of Nuclear Medicine and American Board Of Radiology . Dr. Fleishman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    22 W Dry Creek Cir, 
    Littleton, CO 
    720-213-9488
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Gillespie is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Littleton, Colorado. Dr. Gillespie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Gillespie is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Subspecialty Imaging Partners Prof LLC

    10700 E Geddes Ave Ste 200, 
    Englewood, CO 
    303-761-9190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Lampert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Lampert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Galactocoele. Dr. Lampert is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Radiology Imaging Associates, PC

    10800 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Englewood, CO 
    303-761-9190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Shane Wheeler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Wheeler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites. Dr. Wheeler is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Yu Hong
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Yu Hong
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Radiology Imaging Associates, PC

    10800 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Englewood, CO 
    303-761-9190
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Accepting New Patients

    Yu Hong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Hong is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Hong is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

    1500 Park Central Dr, 
    Highlands Ranch, CO 
    720-516-4085
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Vargas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Dr. Vargas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Sharmila C. Lingam-Nattamai
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Sharmila C. Lingam-Nattamai
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Radiology Imaging Associates, PC

    10700 E Geddes Ave Ste 200, 
    Englewood, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sharmila Lingam-Nattamai is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Lingam-Nattamai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Folliculitis, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Lingam-Nattamai is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Simeon D. Abramson
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Simeon D. Abramson
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Radiology Imaging Associates, PC

    10700 E Geddes Ave Ste 200, 
    Englewood, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Simeon Abramson is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Abramson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Abramson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Xin H. Ye
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Xin H. Ye
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Rock Creek Medical Offices

    280 Exempla Cir, 
    Lafayette, CO 
    303-338-4545
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Xin Ye is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Colorado. Dr. Ye is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gallbladder Disease, Cardiac Ablation, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Ye is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    22 W Dry Creek Cir, 
    Littleton, CO 
    720-213-9488
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Woolley is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Littleton, Colorado. Dr. Woolley is rated as a Distinguished 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Folliculitis. Dr. Woolley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Subspecialty Imaging Partners Prof LLC

    10700 E Geddes Ave Ste 200, 
    Englewood, CO 
    303-761-9190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Albritton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Albritton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Emphysema, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Albritton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Radiology Imaging Associates, PC

    10800 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Englewood, CO 
    303-761-9190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Wade is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Wade is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Wade is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Wade is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Natalia P. Gaulke
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Natalia P. Gaulke
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Clinical Family Health Services

    1333 Iris Ave, 
    Boulder, CO 
    937-723-3248
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Natalia Gaulke is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Gaulke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gaulke is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    11600 W 2nd Pl, 
    Lakewood, CO 
    720-321-0000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Cushing is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Cushing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Cushing is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Subspecialty Imaging Partners Prof LLC

    10700 E Geddes Ave Ste 200, 
    Englewood, CO 
    303-761-9190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kristin Freestone is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Freestone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Ascites, and Emphysema. Dr. Freestone is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Banner Imaging Services Colorado LLC

    2555 E 13th St, Suite 100, 
    Loveland, CO 
    970-810-6070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Otte is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Loveland, Colorado. Dr. Otte is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Baker Cyst, and Emphysema. Dr. Otte is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    11600 W 2nd Pl, 
    Lakewood, CO 
    720-321-0000
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lloyd Kershen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kershen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Kershen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Radiology Imaging Associates, PC

    10800 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Englewood, CO 
    303-761-9190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Gilbert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Gilbert is rated as a Distinguished 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, Wandering Spleen, Diverticular Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Gilbert is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Gilbert 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 Colorado, 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 Colorado, 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 Colorado, US?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors in Colorado, 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 Colorado, 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 Colorado, 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 Colorado, 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 Colorado, 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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