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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Tampa, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 221 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Tampa, FL. Of these, 149 are Experienced, 63 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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221 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Bay Area Hospitalists PA

    2810 W Saint Isabel St Ste 201, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Clark is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Clark is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Headache, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

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

    Tampa Pulmonary And Sleep Specialist MDS LLP Gen. PTR.

    4620 N Habana Ave Ste 101, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Alvarez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Alvarez has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    North Tampa Radiology Consultants

    100 S Ashley Dr Ste 1500, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Taylor is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Pinellas Neurointerventional Consultants PA

    100 S Ashley Dr Ste 1500, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    North Tampa Radiology Consultants

    100 S Ashley Dr Ste 1500, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Karlen is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Karlen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    North Tampa Radiology Consultants

    100 S Ashley Dr Ste 1500, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bret Neiderman is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Neiderman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    North Tampa Radiology Consultants

    100 S Ashley Dr Ste 1500, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Locke Barber is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Barber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Rieumont is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rieumont is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Splenomegaly, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Stern Drake Isbell & Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Rothrock is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rothrock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Stern Drake Isbell & Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soo Kim is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Stern Drake Isbell & Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Youssef is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Stern Drake Isbell & Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gil Narvaez is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Narvaez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Diverticular Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Stern Drake Isbell & Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Woeste is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Woeste is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Stern Drake Isbell & Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Babin is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Babin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ureterocele, Tenosynovitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Stern Drake Isbell & Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lana Bellon is a Neuroradiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Bellon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, Galactocoele, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - TCC

    3402 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anton Serafini is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Serafini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vertigo, Lung Nodules, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Moffitt International Plaza

    4101 Jim Walter Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Parsee is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Parsee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pancreatic Adenoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pleurisy.

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

    Tampa Pulmonary And Sleep Specialist MDS LLP Gen. PTR.

    4620 N Habana Ave Ste 101, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Rozas is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rozas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, Asthma in Children, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Tampa Pulmonary And Sleep Specialist MDS LLP Gen. PTR.

    4620 N Habana Ave Ste 101, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natarajan Subramanian is a Sleep Medicine provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Subramanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

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

    Tampa Pulmonary And Sleep Specialist MDS LLP Gen. PTR.

    4620 N Habana Ave Ste 101, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shan Cheng is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

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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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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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