The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Trumbull, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 88 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Trumbull, CT. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Office

    501 Kings Hwy E Ste 109, 
    Fairfield, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-330-0248
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajiv Sharma is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced 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 SVC Obstruction, May Thurner Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-337-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Ferrante is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Ferrante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. Dr. Ferrante is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Kenneth M. Zinn
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Kenneth M. Zinn
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2876 Main St, 
    Stratford, CT 
     (4.7 miles away)
    203-380-3740
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Zinn is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Zinn is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Terence W. Hughes
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Terence W. Hughes
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2876 Main St, 
    Stratford, CT 
     (4.7 miles away)
    203-356-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Terence Hughes is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Adil S. Salam
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Adil S. Salam
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    15 Corporate Dr Ste B-6, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    203-261-3980
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Adil Salam is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Salam 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. William B. Fitzgerald
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. William B. Fitzgerald
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3180 Main St Ste 201, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (2.1 miles away)
    203-371-5400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Fitzgerald is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Arthritis And Internal Medicine Associates LLC

    5520 Park Ave, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (2.5 miles away)
    203-683-9729
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kiran Sheikh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Chronic Cough, Breast Lump, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Philip Simkovitz
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Philip Simkovitz
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    St. Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (3.0 miles away)
    203-576-6000
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Philip Simkovitz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Simkovitz 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    St. Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (3.0 miles away)
    203-576-5533
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajiv Tangri is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Tangri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Chronic Cough.

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

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-337-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michele Even is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Even is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Even is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-337-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Shelley Goodstine is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Goodstine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Galactocoele. Dr. Goodstine is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-337-9729
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Kaye is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kaye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Chronic Cough, Wandering Spleen, and Vertigo. Dr. Kaye is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Noel B. Velasco
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Noel B. Velasco
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-452-2244
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noel Velasco is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Velasco 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

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

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-337-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Rosasco is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Rosasco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, and Breast Lump. Dr. Rosasco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-337-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Olsavsky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Olsavsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Poland Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Olsavsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-337-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Greg Marrinan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Marrinan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Marrinan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Daniel J. Rudolph
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Daniel J. Rudolph
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    203-261-3980
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Rudolph is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Rudolph is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Orthopaedic Specialty Group

    2909 Main St, 
    Stratford, CT 
     (4.6 miles away)
    203-683-4570
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    John Donahue is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Donahue 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 Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Pleurisy. Dr. Donahue is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2876 Main St, 
    Stratford, CT 
     (4.7 miles away)
    203-337-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Lo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Lo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Sabet W. Hashim
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Sabet W. Hashim
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    2800 Main St # 33, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (5.2 miles away)
    203-576-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sabet Hashim is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Hashim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Heart Valve Repair, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

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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 Trumbull, 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 Trumbull, 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 do I find the best Pleural Effusion doctor near Trumbull, CT?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near Trumbull, 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 Trumbull, 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 Trumbull, 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 Trumbull, 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 Trumbull, 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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