The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in boise, ID

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near boise, ID. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

    1055 N Curtis Rd, 
    Boise, ID 
     (2.6 miles away)
    208-367-2161
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Chugg is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Chugg 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Emphysema, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Chugg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

    1055 N Curtis Rd, 
    Boise, ID 
     (2.6 miles away)
    208-367-2161
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Schaff is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Schaff 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Schaff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Intermountain Medical Imaging LLC

    927 W Myrtle St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.3 miles away)
    208-954-8011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Modica is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Modica 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 Vertigo, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Modica is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Kirkham is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Kirkham 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1. Dr. Kirkham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    John Waltz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Waltz 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 Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Waltz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Einav Shochat is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Shochat 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 Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Shochat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Hershman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Hershman is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Hershman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cody Boyce is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Boyce 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 Wandering Spleen, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Boyce is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

    1055 N Curtis Rd, 
    Boise, ID 
     (2.6 miles away)
    208-367-2161
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Salber is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Salber 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, Ascites, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Dr. Salber is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Intermountain Medical Imaging LLC

    927 W Myrtle St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.3 miles away)
    208-384-9060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ian Davey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Davey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Headache, Pleurisy, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Davey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Wright is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced 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 Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Brady is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced 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 Ascites, Splenic Infarction, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Pleurisy. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Fuchs is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Fuchs is rated as an Experienced 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 Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Fuchs is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Cheng is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Mortensen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Mortensen is rated as an Experienced 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Mortensen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Quinn Demordaunt is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Demordaunt is rated as an Experienced 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 Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Demordaunt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    James Hill is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Lea Mackinnon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Mackinnon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Mackinnon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Paul D. Sonntag
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Paul D. Sonntag
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Sonntag is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Sonntag is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Sonntag is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (0.5 miles away)
    208-381-2094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Citrone is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Citrone is rated as an Experienced 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 Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Citrone 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 boise, ID?

    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 boise, ID?

    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 boise, ID?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near boise, ID?

    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 boise, ID?

    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 boise, ID?

    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 boise, ID?

    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 boise, ID?

    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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