The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Bradenton, FL

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Bradenton, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 69 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Bradenton, FL. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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69 providers found
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Manatee Memorial Hospital Clinical Laboratory

    206 2nd St E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Rizzo is a Radiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Rizzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Blau Syndrome, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Manatee Memorial Hospital Clinical Laboratory

    206 2nd St E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Morse is a Radiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Morse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Bronchogenic Cyst, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Matrix Pulmonary, P.A.

    2401 Manatee Ave W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Peters is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Peters is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    804 40th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Osarugue Aideyan is a Radiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Aideyan has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

    HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Weisblum is an Interventional Radiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Weisblum has been practicing medicine for over 44 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, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yashodeep Jadhav is a Neuroradiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Jadhav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Emphysema, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nhan Nguyen is a Radiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Artman is a Neuroradiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Artman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Stroke, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Manatee Memorial Hospital Clinical Laboratory

    206 2nd St E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Manco is a Radiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Manco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Nasal Flaring, Hydrocephalus, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    804 40th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Hiskes is a Radiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Hiskes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Breast Lump, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Matrix Pulmonary P.A.

    2401 Manatee Ave W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maryjane Liebling is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Liebling has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

    Matrix Pulmonary P.A.

    2401 Manatee Ave W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Sterrenberg is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Sterrenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Blaustein is a Radiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Blaustein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, and Pleurisy.

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

    Karen M. Stroh MD PA

    250 2nd St E Ste 4C, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Stroh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Stroh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, and Bronchiectasis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Manatee Diagnostic Center-Pointe West

    2301 60th Street Ct W Ste C, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Adams is a Radiologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    250 2nd St E, Suite 3a, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Ghobrial is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Ghobrial is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ghobrial is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lung Associates Of Sarasota LLC

    1921 Waldemere St Ste 705, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Hurwitz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Hurwitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Lung Associates Of Sarasota LLC

    1921 Waldemere St Ste 705, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Goedicke is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Goedicke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

    Lung Associates Of Sarasota LLC

    1921 Waldemere St Ste 705, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ziad Ghamra is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Ghamra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Lung Associates Of Sarasota LLC

    1921 Waldemere St Ste 705, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lakshmi Reddy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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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