The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Cocoa Beach, FL

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Cocoa Beach, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Cocoa Beach, FL. Of these, 12 are Advanced and 11 are Experienced.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Cape Canaveral Hospital Abg Lab

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, 
    Cocoa Beach, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Hazlett is a Radiologist in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Dr. Hazlett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Ascites, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Cape Canaveral Hospital Abg Lab

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, 
    Cocoa Beach, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Forrest is a Radiologist in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Dr. Forrest is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Cape Canaveral Hospital Abg Lab

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, 
    Cocoa Beach, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chen is a Radiologist in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Diverticular Disease.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Cape Canaveral Hospital Abg Lab

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, 
    Cocoa Beach, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Grainger is a Radiologist in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Dr. Grainger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Cape Canaveral Hospital Abg Lab

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, 
    Cocoa Beach, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Hattaway is a Radiologist in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Dr. Hattaway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cape Canaveral Hospital Abg Lab

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, 
    Cocoa Beach, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane Zahn is a Radiologist in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Dr. Zahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Fecal Impaction, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Cape Canaveral Hospital Abg Lab

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, 
    Cocoa Beach, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Gordon is a Radiologist in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, CAPOS Syndrome, Breast Lump, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Rockledge Regional Medical Center

    110 Longwood Ave, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miguel Rovira is a Radiologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Rovira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    5466 Village Dr Unit C-1, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepika Aneja is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Aneja 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), Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Health First Medical Group LLC

    7125 Murrell Rd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Sheppard is a Radiologist in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Sheppard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Neuroskeletal Imaging LLC

    255 N Sykes Creek Pkwy, 
    Merritt Island, FL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heman Dave is a Radiologist in Merritt Island, Florida. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Rockledge Regional Medical Center

    110 Longwood Ave, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Toro is a Radiologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Toro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Fibroadenoma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Ascites, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Rockledge Regional Medical Center

    110 Longwood Ave, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Karlinsky is a Radiologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Karlinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Headache, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Rockledge Regional Medical Center

    110 Longwood Ave, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Crisostomo Lacano is a Radiologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Lacano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    8745 N Wickham Rd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mazalewski is a Radiologist in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Mazalewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Nasal Flaring, Diverticular Disease, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    103 Longwood Ave, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Mitchell Mccullar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Mccullar 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 Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    7000 Spyglass Ct Ste 260, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Powell is a Radiologist in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Powell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Ascites, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Brodnan Medical LLC

    1531 N Indian River Dr, 
    Cocoa, FL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Brodnan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Cocoa, Florida. Dr. Brodnan 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 in Children. Dr. Brodnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    2627 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste 101, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hilleren is a Radiologist in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Hilleren has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    2627 W Eau Gallie Blvd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Beavers is a Radiologist in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Beavers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Breast Infection.

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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 Cocoa Beach, 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 Cocoa Beach, 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 Cocoa Beach, 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 Cocoa Beach, 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 Cocoa Beach, 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 Cocoa Beach, 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 Cocoa Beach, 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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