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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Thornton, CO. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Cushing is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, 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

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lloyd Kershen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, 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.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fatemeh Kadivar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Kadivar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Kadivar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Ross is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philippe Tirman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Tirman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Tirman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Brock is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Brock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Headache. Dr. Brock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Renato Da Silva is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Da Silva is rated as an Experienced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertigo, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Da Silva is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Crysela Smith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Pentaleri is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Pentaleri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Pentaleri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Pluss is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Pluss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heath Crawford is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Advanced 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 Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Sydnor is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sydnor 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 Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sydnor is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Sydnor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary White is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Secondary Peritonitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    8820 Huron St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Hise is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Stroke, and Pleurisy. Dr. Hise is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    7375 W 52nd Ave Ste 210, 
    Arvada, CO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Aronovitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arvada, Colorado. Dr. Aronovitz is rated as an Advanced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, and Vertebral Artery Dissection. Dr. Aronovitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    7375 W 52nd Ave Ste 210, 
    Arvada, CO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clinton Anderson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arvada, Colorado. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Colorado Imaging Associates PC

    7375 W 52nd Ave Ste 210, 
    Arvada, CO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bart Petrini is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arvada, Colorado. Dr. Petrini is rated as an Advanced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Bronchogenic Cyst, Stroke, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Petrini is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tami Bang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Bang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Kligerman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Kligerman 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, Bronchiectasis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    National Jewish Hospital

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sohini Ghosh is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Ghosh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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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