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    MediFind found 1514 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Illinois, US. Of these, 1051 are Experienced, 411 are Advanced and 52 are Distinguished.

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    1,514 providers found
      Vincent G. Becker
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Mountain Empire Radiology

      1200 Harger Rd, Ste 408, 
      Oak Brook, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Becker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Abdul H. Alraiyes
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

      1875 Dempster St, Ste 265, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abdul Alraiyes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Alraiyes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Richard Gore
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Gore is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Gore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Nasal Flaring.

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      Piotr Obara
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Piotr Obara is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Obara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Pleurisy.

      Dennis Hoffman
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Chest And Sleep Medicine Associates, SC

      755 S Milwaukee Ave, 
      Libertyville, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Hoffman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Hoffman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Sivaraja Kuppuswami
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sivaraja Kuppuswami is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kuppuswami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Colonic Malakoplakia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Michael J. Keller
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      2701 Patriot Blvd, 
      Glenview, IL 
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Keller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Keller has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Pneumonia.

      Robert Silvers
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      777 Park Ave. West, Department Of Radiology, 
      Highland Park, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Silvers is a Radiologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Silvers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Firas Dairi
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Clinic, LLC

      2971 W Algonquin Rd, 
      Algonquin, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Firas Dairi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Dairi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Gail Smith
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gail Smith is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Kantilal Chandarana
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      12251 S 80th Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
      Experience:
      60+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kantilal Chandarana is a Radiologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Chandarana has been practicing medicine for over 60 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Vertigo.

      Michael Nellamattathil
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Nellamattathil is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Nellamattathil has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Sami Sibai
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sami Sibai is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sibai has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

      Nasir Iqbal
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

      4440 W 95th St, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nasir Iqbal is a Radiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Iqbal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo.

      Edward Kessler
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      100 Spalding Dr., Suite 202, 
      Naperville, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward R. Kessler, MD, a pulmonary, critical care and internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides advanced care for patients with complex lung and respiratory conditions. He has specialized expertise in lung nodules, interventional pulmonology and bronchoscopy. Dr. Kessler focuses on the early detection and treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic diseases, using minimally invasive diagnostic tools to improve outcomes and patient experience. Dr. Kessler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Morrison Community Hospital District

      303 N Jackson St, 
      Morrison, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Puruckherr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Emphysema.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Clinical Radiologists S.C.

      3050 Montvale Dr Ste A, 
      Springfield, IL 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Parvish Shah is a Radiologist in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Office

      3050 Montvale Dr, 
      Springfield, IL 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Norbet is a Radiologist in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Norbet has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Emphysema, and Ascites.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Springfield Clinic LLP

      1025 S 6th St, 
      Springfield, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Heath Laughlin is a Radiologist in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Laughlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Central Illinois Radiological Associates LTD.

      111 Oakwood Rd, 
      East Peoria, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kyle Bertrand is a Radiologist in East Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Bertrand is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Chronic Cough, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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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