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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 216 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near North Miami Beach, FL. Of these, 158 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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216 providers found
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

    500 Lakeview Ct, 
    Miami Beach, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Gierbolini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Gierbolini is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Miami Beach Healthcare Group LTD.

    20900 Biscayne Blvd, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Beecham is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Beecham 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 Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

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

    Vincenzo Novara MD PA

    100 NW 170th St Ste 301, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Valdivia is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Valdivia 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, COVID-19, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

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

    Vincenzo Novara MD PA

    100 NW 170th St Ste 301, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincenzo Novara is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Novara 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Umhc-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sixto Arias is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Arias is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Total Medical Imaging LLC

    17501 Biscayne Blvd Ste 540, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Messing is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Messing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Angiomyoma.

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

    Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions LLC

    21355 E Dixie Hwy Ste 102, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikhil Bhardwaj is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Bhardwaj is rated as an Experienced 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 COVID-19, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    3T Radiology And Research LLC

    20803 Biscayne Blvd Ste 103, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Gutierrez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor, Generalized Resistance to Thyroid Hormone, and Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Aventura, FL

    21110 Biscayne Blvd Ste 301, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Echarte is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Echarte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Echarte is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions LLC

    21355 E Dixie Hwy Ste 102, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordana Bjekic is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Bjekic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

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

    Design Neuroscience Center

    100 NW 170th St, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Aftab is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Aftab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    20900 Biscayne Blvd, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberley Mckenney is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Mckenney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

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

    Miami Beach Healthcare Group LTD.

    20900 Biscayne Blvd, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zeeshan Chauhan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Chauhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    21355 E Dixie Hwy, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Osama Gomaa is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Gomaa 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 Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor, Generalized Resistance to Thyroid Hormone, Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect, and Osteoarthritis.

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

    Gustavo Ferrer MD PA

    701 N Federal Hwy, 
    Hallandale Beach, FL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Armando Alonso is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hallandale Beach, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Alonso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

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

    Office

    21110 Biscayne Blvd Ste 405, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Bernstein is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Vincenzo Novara MD PA

    100 NW 170th St Ste 301, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Panariello is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Panariello 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 COVID-19, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    North Shore Medical Center

    1100 NW 95th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Puller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Puller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    North Shore Medical Center

    1100 NW 95th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terri Noe is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Noe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Ascites.

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

    Memorial Regional Hospital

    3501 Johnson St, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rainisch is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Rainisch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 North Miami 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 North Miami 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 North Miami 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 North Miami 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 North Miami 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 North Miami 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 North Miami 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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