The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
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    UI Heart And Vascular Center

    105 E 9th St, 
    Coralville, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Archana Laroia is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Laroia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Lung Nodules, Synovial Sarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal. Dr. Laroia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown

    500 E Market St, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Truhlar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Truhlar 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Truhlar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Dennhardt is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dennhardt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Osteopenia. Dr. Dennhardt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Keech is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Keech 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 Achalasia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Keech is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Hummel is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hummel is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hummel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2771 Oakdale Blvd Ste 3, 
    Coralville, IA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shane Kraske is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Kraske 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 Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Kraske is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Iowa City VA Health System

    601 Highway 6 W, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eve Clark is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown

    500 E Market St, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Nelson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nelson 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Breast Lump. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown

    500 E Market St, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirk Garmager is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Garmager 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 Appendicitis, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma. Dr. Garmager is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asim Afaq is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Afaq is rated as an Experienced 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 Banti's Syndrome, Ureterocele, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Afaq is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chris Welder is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Welder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Welder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Catalan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Catalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Cholesterol Pneumonia. Dr. Catalan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oscar Pinzon-Jimenez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Pinzon-Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Vertigo, Headache, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Pinzon-Jimenez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Kalpaj Parekh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parekh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Poor is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Poor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Vertigo, Lung Nodules, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Poor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Saad Mothana-Mouffaq is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mothana-Mouffaq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pleurisy, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Mothana-Mouffaq is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeff Wilson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Haitian Creole
    Accepting New Patients

    Visweswara Tatini is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Tatini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Thyroid Nodule, Vertigo, and Headache. Dr. Tatini is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Rezko is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Rezko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites. Dr. Rezko is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Hornick is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hornick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Hornick 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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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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