The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in kailua, HI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near kailua, HI. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    Adventist Health Castle

    640 Ulukahiki St, 
    Kailua, HI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    808-263-5500
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Donn Kumasaki is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kailua, Hawaii. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kumasaki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Kumasaki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adventist Health Castle

    640 Ulukahiki St, 
    Kailua, HI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    808-263-5166
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Venerando Seguritan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kailua, Hawaii. Dr. Seguritan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Seguritan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adventist Health Castle

    640 Ulukahiki St, 
    Kailua, HI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    808-263-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nanci Mercer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kailua, Hawaii. Dr. Mercer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Mercer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-691-4711
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Boyd Hatton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Hatton is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Hatton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adventist Health Castle

    640 Ulukahiki St, 
    Kailua, HI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    808-263-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Greenberg is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kailua, Hawaii. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Ascites. Dr. Greenberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hawaii Medical Center East

    2230 Liliha St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (8.3 miles away)
    808-547-6243
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Kumura is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Kumura is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Kumura is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kuakini Medical Center

    347 N Kuakini St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (8.9 miles away)
    808-522-0190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alvin Ikeda is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Ikeda is rated as an Advanced 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 Breast Lump, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Ikeda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-691-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Bennett Abe is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Abe 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 Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Abe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Anthony J. Herrera
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Anthony J. Herrera
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-691-4711
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anthony Herrera is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Lung Nodules, Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-521-9551
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Matsuo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Matsuo is rated as an Advanced 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 Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Matsuo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-521-9551
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Clayton Yamada is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Yamada 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 Ascites, Visceromegaly, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yamada is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-521-9551
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Blair is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Blair 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 Visceromegaly, Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Blair is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Chad S. Wilcox
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Chad S. Wilcox
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Straub Medical Center

    888 S King St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-522-4220
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Wilcox is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Wilcox 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 Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Stroke. Dr. Wilcox is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. James S. Sheperd
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. James S. Sheperd
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Straub Medical Center Department Of Radiology

    888 S King St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-522-4220
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Sheperd is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Sheperd is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Visceromegaly, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sheperd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Straub Medical Center Department Of Radiology

    888 S King St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-522-4220
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Yeung is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Yeung 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 Scrotal Swelling, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo. Dr. Yeung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Samuel J. Evans
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Samuel J. Evans
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral required

    Straub Medical Center

    888 S King St, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    808-522-4321
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Evans is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    321 N Kuakini St Ste 405, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (5.7 miles away)
    808-522-0190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ted Watanabe is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Watanabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Meningioma. Dr. Watanabe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Stuart S. Sugihara
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Stuart S. Sugihara
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    321 N Kuakini St Ste 502, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (5.7 miles away)
    808-531-9753
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Stuart Sugihara is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Sugihara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Sugihara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Brian C. Imada
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Brian C. Imada
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    550 S Beretania St Ste 403, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (8.5 miles away)
    808-686-4811
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Imada is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Imada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael Hong
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael Hong
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    550 S Beretania St Ste 403, 
    Honolulu, HI 
     (8.5 miles away)
    808-686-4811
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Michael Hong is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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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 kailua, HI?

    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 kailua, HI?

    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 do I find the best Pleural Effusion doctor near kailua, HI?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near kailua, HI?

    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 kailua, HI?

    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 kailua, HI?

    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 kailua, HI?

    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 kailua, HI?

    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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