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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors in Connecticut, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 492 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Connecticut, US. Of these, 369 are Experienced, 110 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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492 providers found
    Elite in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Puchalski is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Puchalski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Tracheobronchomalacia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Bramley is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Bramley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Debiasi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Debiasi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Palliative Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Palliative Medicine

    Stamford Health Medical Group Pulmonary

    29 Hospital Plz Ste 505, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bernstein is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Bernstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    The William W Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St, 
    Norwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathaniel Dueker is a Radiologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Dueker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    385 Main St S Bldg 1, 
    Southbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yeo Shin is a Radiologist in Southbury, Connecticut. Dr. Shin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Outpatient Radiology-Bridgeport Commerce Park

    4699 Main St Ste 108, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Aiello is a Radiologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Aiello has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary Physicians Of Norwich PC

    79 Wawecus St Ste 103, 
    Norwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Atul Palkar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Palkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Embolectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Margaret Pisani
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Pisani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Pisani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchomalacia, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Yale University

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gange is a Radiologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Gange has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Naugatuck Valley Radiology

    1389 W Main St, Tower 1 Ste 107, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carolyn Ajemian is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Ajemian has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Ajemian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology | Interventional Radiology

    Naugatuck Valley Radiology

    1389 W Main St, Tower 1 Ste 107, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Gavern is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Gavern has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Gavern is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Advanced Imaging Specialists LLC

    2 Riverview Dr, Ste 104, 
    Danbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Athena Lantz is a Radiologist in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Lantz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Advanced Imaging Specialists LLC

    2 Riverview Dr, Ste 104, 
    Danbury, CT 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Huang is a Radiologist in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Huang has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

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

    Ct Pulmonary LLC

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 206, 
    Meriden, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Hemdan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Hemdan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Radiology Associates Of Hartford PLLC

    1000 Asylum Ave Ste 3201E, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Mckeon is a Radiologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Mckeon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Children Of The Sound LLC

    101 N Plains Industrial Rd, 
    Wallingford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Hajedemos is a Radiologist in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Hajedemos 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.

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

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Licata is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Licata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Cerebral Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ami Rubinowitz is a Radiologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Rubinowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumomediastinum, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

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

    Pulmonary Physicians Of Norwich PC

    79 Wawecus St Ste 103, 
    Norwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thinesh Dahanayake is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Dahanayake is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, and Pleural Effusion.

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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 in Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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 does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors in Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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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