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    MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    31 providers found
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Archana Laroia is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Laroia has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Nodules, Rhabdoid Tumor, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal. Dr. Laroia is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Thomas Gross is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      John Keech is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Keech is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Keech is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Theodore Donta is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Donta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Vertigo, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Donta is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Michael Hummel is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hummel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hummel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Mahaska County Hospital

      912 Camp Cardinal Rd, 
      Iowa City, IA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Aminata Traore is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Traore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Traore is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Corridor Radiology LLC

      2769 Heartland Dr, 
      Coralville, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Colin O'brien is a Radiologist in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Herniated Disk. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Mahaska County Hospital

      2769 Heartland Dr, Suite 105, 
      Coralville, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dean Mcnaughton is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Mcnaughton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Osteoarthritis, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcnaughton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Rolando Sanchez is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Aluminosis, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Kimberly Baker-El is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Baker-El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Baker-El is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Kalpaj Parekh is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Transplant, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Parekh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Jeffrey Wilson is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Curtis Poor is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Poor has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Vertigo, Lung Nodules, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Poor is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kousei Ishigami is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ishigami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Douglas Hornick is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hornick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, and Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID). Dr. Hornick is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sydney Bowmaster is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bowmaster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top area of expertise is Pleural Effusion.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Charles Rappaport is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Rappaport is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia. Dr. Rappaport is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Arun Singhal is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Singhal is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dawn Flaherty is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Flaherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Lung Metastases, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Pneumonia. Dr. Flaherty is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brad Thompson is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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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