The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in New London, CT

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near New London, CT

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near New London, CT. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheldon Robbins is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ira Sitko is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Sitko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angabeen Khan is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Blue is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Blue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cross is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Cross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Mazzarelli is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Mazzarelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arun Basu is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Basu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Visceromegaly, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Sorrentino is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Sorrentino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Biliary Dyskinesia, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Lacy is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Lacy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

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

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mandeep Rahi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Rahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Nodules, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Buonocore is a Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Buonocore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Wandering Spleen, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Headache.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    The William W Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St, 
    Norwich, CT 
     (12.9 miles away)
    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
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary Physicians Of Norwich PC

    79 Wawecus St Ste 103, 
    Norwich, CT 
     (13.3 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Keltner is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Keltner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, 
    New London, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Zucker is an Interventional Radiologist in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Zucker has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    The William W Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St, 
    Norwich, CT 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Kohanski is a Radiologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Kohanski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Lung Nodules, and Chronic Cough.

    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 
     (13.3 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    330 Washington St Ste 430, 
    Norwich, CT 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Romito is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Romito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Westerly Hospital

    25 Wells St, 
    Westerly, RI 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Niles is a Radiologist in Westerly, Rhode Island. Dr. Niles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Lung Nodules.

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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 near New London, CT?

    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 New London, CT?

    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 New London, CT?

    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 New London, CT?

    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 New London, CT?

    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 New London, CT?

    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 New London, CT?

    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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