The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Colorado Springs, CO

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Colorado Springs, CO. Of these, 47 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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

    Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado

    2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 5011, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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).

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral required

    Colorado Springs Pulmonary Consultants, PC

    2222 N Nevada Ave, Ste 4004, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Santosh Dhungana is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Dhungana is rated as an Advanced 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 Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Dhungana is board certified in Critical Care-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Pulmonary Disease-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Dr. Dhungana is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Health System

    1400 E Boulder St, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Hake is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Hake is rated as an Advanced 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 Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, CAPOS Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Hake is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Colorado Springs Radiologists, PC

    2222 N Nevada Ave, Vascular Center Of Colorado/Penrose Hospital, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Petrucci is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Petrucci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Blau Syndrome, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Petrucci is board certified in Nuclear Medicine-American Board Of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM). Dr. Petrucci is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pueblo Radiological Group PC

    1804 Oakmoor Hts, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raj Jain is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Giles Community Hospital

    4460 Malibu Pt, Apt 204, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Faltaous is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Faltaous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion. Dr. Faltaous is board certified in American Board Of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Faltaous is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Confidential Health Consultants PC

    1011 N Weber St, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Warren Goldstein is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Chronic Cough, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Health System

    1400 E Boulder St, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Connaughton is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Connaughton 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 Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Connaughton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Health System

    1400 E Boulder St, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalio Damien is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Damien 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 Headache, Herniated Disk, Lump in the Abdomen, and Pleurisy. Dr. Damien is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Health System

    1400 E Boulder St, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Lowery is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Lowery 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 Galactocoele, Ascites, Tenosynovitis, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Lowery is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Health System

    1400 E Boulder St, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olga Mengin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Mengin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Mengin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Health System

    1400 E Boulder St, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chase Campbell is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Hospital

    175 S Union Blvd, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristen Darden is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Darden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Darden is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Hospital

    175 S Union Blvd, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Mann is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Hospital

    175 S Union Blvd, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alisa Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Johnson 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 Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Diverticular Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral required

    Colorado Springs Pulmonary Consultants

    2312 N Nevada Ave Ste 305, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Zabelny is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Zabelny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zabelny is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zabelny is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum Colorado-McP Family Practice

    1633 Medical Center Pt, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tibor Kereshi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Kereshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Kereshi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum Pulmonology

    1633 Medical Center Pt, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hazem Ubaissi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Ubaissi is rated as an Experienced 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Ubaissi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ubaissi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5818 N Nevada Ave, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Starkey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Starkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Headache. Dr. Starkey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiology Associates Of South Carolina LLC

    5975 Buttermere Dr, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Nocera is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Nocera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Nasal Flaring, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Nocera is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Nocera 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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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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