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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near deland, FL. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pccc Of Volusia LLC

    638 W Plymouth Ave, 
    Deland, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Dibello is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Deland, Florida. Dr. Dibello is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Dibello is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dibello is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Lab

    701 W Plymouth Ave, 
    Deland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sergio Pineiro is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Deland, Florida. Dr. Pineiro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Galactocoele.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pccc Of Volusia LLC

    638 W Plymouth Ave, 
    Deland, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Ailani is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Deland, Florida. Dr. Ailani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Dr. Ailani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ailani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pccc Of Volusia LLC

    638 W Plymouth Ave, 
    Deland, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodossis Zacharis is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Deland, Florida. Dr. Zacharis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Bronchiectasis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Zacharis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zacharis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Lab

    701 W Plymouth Ave, 
    Deland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Blum is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Deland, Florida. Dr. Blum 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, Lung Nodules, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Blum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Lab

    701 W Plymouth Ave, 
    Deland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Osama Ali is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Deland, Florida. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Lab

    701 W Plymouth Ave, 
    Deland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Manchec is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Deland, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Manchec is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Adrenal Cancer, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Orlando Health Medical Group Lung And Sleep Medicine - Orange City

    2565 Enterprise Rd., Suite 400, 
    Orange City, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Parimalkumar Chaudhari is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange City, Florida. Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Long Haul COVID, Pneumonia, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Chaudhari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Critical Care, Critical Care, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Diseases, American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Dis. Dr. Chaudhari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Central Florida Health Care Services Corp

    915 Harley Strickland Blvd, 
    Orange City, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karuna Ahuja is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange City, Florida. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Ahuja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Fish Memorial

    1055 Saxon Blvd, 
    Orange City, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Stoneburner is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange City, Florida. Dr. Stoneburner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Fish Memorial

    1055 Saxon Blvd, 
    Orange City, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nirav Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange City, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Fish Memorial

    1055 Saxon Blvd, 
    Orange City, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gertrude Birkhahn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange City, Florida. Dr. Birkhahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Birkhahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary Practice Associates MD PA

    1087 Town Center Dr, 
    Orange City, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristal Carthan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange City, Florida. Dr. Carthan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Carthan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Carthan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary Practice Associates MD PA

    1075 Town Center Dr, 
    Orange City, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kurt Bowman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange City, Florida. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Bowman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bowman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

    1401 W Seminole Blvd, 
    Sanford, FL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Lopez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sanford, Florida. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Vertigo. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

    1401 W Seminole Blvd, 
    Sanford, FL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Watt is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sanford, Florida. Dr. Watt 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Headache. Dr. Watt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

    1401 W Seminole Blvd, 
    Sanford, FL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Nguyen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sanford, Florida. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Breast Lump. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

    1401 W Seminole Blvd, 
    Sanford, FL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralph Tullo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sanford, Florida. Dr. Tullo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglioneuroblastoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Rhabdoid Tumor. Dr. Tullo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Central Florida Physician Network, LLC

    1718 Lexington Green Ln Ste B, 
    Sanford, FL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tuan Nguyenduy is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sanford, Florida. Dr. Nguyenduy is rated as an Experienced 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Nguyenduy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 deland, 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 deland, 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 deland, 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 deland, 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 deland, 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 deland, 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 deland, 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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