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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near sarasota, FL. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eduardo Lacayo is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lacayo is rated as a Distinguished 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, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Lacayo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Vesco is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Vesco is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Sternal Cleft, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Vesco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Hoffberger is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Hoffberger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Hoffberger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Sell is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Sell is rated as a Distinguished 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Sell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3333 Cattlemen Rd Ste 104, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janine Mylett is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Mylett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Mylett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Intercoastal Medical Group Inc

    2881 Hyde Park St, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Sohn is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Sohn 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 Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Sohn is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology - Neuroradiology. Dr. Sohn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clinton Wrigley is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Wrigley 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Wrigley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heitor Okanobo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Okanobo is rated as an Advanced 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, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Okanobo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Lamar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Lamar is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Lamar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Sibley is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Sibley is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Sibley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Finazzo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Finazzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Fibroadenoma. Dr. Finazzo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandeep Garg is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Garg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fang-yun Gan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Gan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Gan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Marlowe is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Marlowe 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 Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Marlowe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required
    1700 South Tamiami Trail, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cynthia Bloom is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Bloom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Bloom is currently accepting new patients.

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

    First Physicians Group

    1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Chomiak is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Chomiak 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 Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Kelly is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Intercoastal Medical Group - Lakewood Ranch

    11505 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Aranibar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Aranibar is rated as a Distinguished 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), Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Aranibar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Premier Physicians Of Sarasota LLC

    1843 Floyd St, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Hautamaki is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Hautamaki 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 Lung Cancer, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Chronic Cough, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Ruzek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Ruzek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Breast Lump. Dr. Ruzek 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 sarasota, 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 sarasota, 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 sarasota, 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 sarasota, 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 sarasota, 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 sarasota, 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 sarasota, 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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