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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near middletown, CT. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Radiologic Associates Of Middletown PC

    57 S Main St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Johnson is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Johnson 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ingy Sleman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Sleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Sleman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Sala is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Sala is rated as an Advanced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Sala is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Santilli is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Santilli 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 Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Lung Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Macarthur is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Macarthur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Griffin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Bronchogenic Cyst, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nancy Rini is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Rini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Rini is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathaniel Dueker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Dueker is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Dueker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Crain is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Crain is rated as an Experienced 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Crain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kameron Shahid is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Shahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Shahid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravi Jain is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Breast Lump. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Middlesex Hospital

    534 Saybrook Rd, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Wolek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Wolek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Lung Nodules, Splenomegaly, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Wolek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Pulmonology Rocky Hill

    476 Cromwell Ave, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Condit is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Dr. Condit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, COVID-19, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Condit is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Condit is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Spillane is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Spillane 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, Testicular Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Starling Physicians PC

    1260 Silas Deane Hwy, 
    Wethersfield, CT 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Olurotimi Adekolu is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Dr. Adekolu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Adekolu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Adekolu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mircea O Badara MD

    300 Kensington Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mircea Badara is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Badara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Grass Allergy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Badara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Badara is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Hospital Of Central Connecticut

    100 Grand St, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Mayo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Mayo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Galactocoele. Dr. Mayo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Meriden Imaging Center Inc.

    863 N Main Street Ext, 
    Wallingford, CT 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Takahashi is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Takahashi 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Takahashi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Biondi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Biondi is rated as an Experienced 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 Galactocoele, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, and Breast Lump. Dr. Biondi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herb Lustberg is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Lustberg is rated as an Experienced 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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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 middletown, 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 middletown, 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 middletown, 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 middletown, 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 middletown, 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 middletown, 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 middletown, 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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