The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, CO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 333 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Lakewood, CO. Of these, 237 are Experienced, 79 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    11600 W 2nd Pl, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roger Liu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    11600 W 2nd Pl, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Carrier is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Carrier 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Carrier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    11600 W 2nd Pl, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sachin Talusani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Talusani 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Talusani is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Talusani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    400 Indiana St Ste 130, 
    Golden, CO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Lampert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Golden, 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.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    22 W Dry Creek Cir, 
    Littleton, CO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gillespie is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    22 W Dry Creek Cir, 
    Littleton, CO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Folliculitis. Dr. Woolley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    St. Anthony Hospital

    11600 W 2nd Pl, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Moulton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Moulton 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 Lung Cancer, Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    St. Anthony Hospital

    11600 W 2nd Pl, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Leibold is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Leibold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    St. Anthony Hospital

    11600 W 2nd Pl, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Hardison is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Hardison 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 Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    St. Anthony Hospital

    11600 W 2nd Pl, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Moore is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Assoc St Anthony

    11700 W 2nd Pl, Ste 280, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Rudersdorf is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Rudersdorf is rated as an Experienced 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 Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Rudersdorf is board certified in General Surgery-American Board Of Surgery (ABS) and Thoracic Surgery-American Board Of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS). Dr. Rudersdorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Specialty Center

    1536 Cole Blvd, Bldg 4 Ste 250, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Emrie is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Emrie is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Nodules, Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Emrie is board certified in Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Sleep Medicine-American Board Of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). Dr. Emrie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Rocky Mountain Heart Associates P.C.

    3655 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Wheat Ridge,, CO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gurdin is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Wheat Ridge,, Colorado. Dr. Gurdin is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Arterial Embolism.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Critical Care Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    274 Union Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julianna Sutarik is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Sutarik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Pleurisy, Respiratory Acidosis, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sutarik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sutarik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    11700 W 2nd Pl Ste 100, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sue Chen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Chen 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 Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

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

    Critical Care Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    274 Union Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Clark is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Clark 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 Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Clark is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Critical Care Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    274 Union Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Reihman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Reihman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Reihman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Reihman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Critical Care Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    274 Union Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Biehl is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Biehl 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Dr. Biehl is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Biehl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Critical Care Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    274 Union Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Isadore Budnick is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Budnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Budnick is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Budnick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Critical Care Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    274 Union Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Riley is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Riley 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 Central Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Riley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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