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    MediFind found 325 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Washington, DC. Of these, 238 are Experienced, 71 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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    325 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      50 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rahul Khosla is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Khosla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Cerebral Hypoxia, Sarcoidosis, and Neurosarcoidosis.

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

      Johns Hopkins University

      5215 Loughboro Rd Nw, Suite 300 Sibley Memorial, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Lerner is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lerner has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lerner is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, 311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebecca Krochmal is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Krochmal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Krochmal is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      1145 19th St Nw, Suite 205, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Radecki is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Radecki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, 311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dmitry Pekarsky is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pekarsky has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Columbus Radiology Corp

      1111 23rd St Nw, Apt 3c, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Levey is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Levey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Levey is currently accepting new patients.

      Daniel Baram
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

      2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Baram is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Baram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Jalil E. Ahari
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

      2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jalil Ahari is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ahari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Thrombectomy, and Myringotomy.

      Guillermo Gutierrez
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Guillermo Gutierrez is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC

      900 23rd St Nw, Anne Arundel Medical Group, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Caparrelli is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Caparrelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

      900 23rd St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Grant is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Radiation Oncology

      Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

      900 23rd St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Kneller is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kneller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Military Health Care
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Military Health Care

      Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

      900 23rd St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Lichtenberger is a Radiologist and a Military Health Care provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lichtenberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Emphysema, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC

      900 23rd St Nw, Anne Arundel Medical Group, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Cattaneo is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cattaneo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Cattaneo is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sean Keenan is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Keenan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Keenan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alicia Thomas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vishal Poddar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Poddar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Hodges is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hodges 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, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benita Banks is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Banks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asante Dickson is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ascites, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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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