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    MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Lakeland, FL. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    74 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      Watson Clinic Llp

      1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohamad Shahrour is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Shahrour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Shahrour is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology And Imaging Specialists Of Lakeland

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neel Karamsadkar is a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Karamsadkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Diverticular Disease.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Demidovich is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Demidovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema. Dr. Demidovich is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      Radiology And Imaging Specialists Of Lakeland

      2120 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Griffen is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Griffen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Headache, Diverticular Disease, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Stroke.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology And Imaging Specialists Of Lakeland

      1305 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cristian Ramirez is a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Ramirez has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Radiology And Imaging Specialists Of Lakeland

      1305 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fakhir Elmasri is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Elmasri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thrombectomy, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Radiology And Imaging Specialists Of Lakeland

      1305 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Campbell is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Campbell has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology And Imaging Specialists Of Lakeland

      1305 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julian Kassner is a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Kassner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology And Imaging Specialists Of Lakeland

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Narayan Viswanadhan is a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Viswanadhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Viswanadhan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Andres Medina is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Medina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Medina is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Bashar Alzghoul is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Alzghoul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Alzghoul is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bassam Doujaiji is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Doujaiji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Doujaiji is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohammed Hassan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Christian Abreu-Ramirez is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Abreu-Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Abreu-Ramirez is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Karlin is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Karlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Grass Allergy, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Karlin is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohamed Swalih is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Swalih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Sunil Musinipally is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Musinipally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Musinipally is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Watson Clinic Llp

      1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zhen Wu is a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Caffey Disease.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Watson Clinic Llp

      1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Charles Readdy is a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Readdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      Watson Clinic Llp

      1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yogi Trivedi is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Trivedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts. Dr. Trivedi is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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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