The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Belleville, IL

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Belleville, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Belleville, IL. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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35 providers found
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Hospital Belleville

    4500 Memorial Dr, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Asghar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Asghar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Memorial Hospital Belleville

    4500 Memorial Dr, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saad Naseer is a Radiologist in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Naseer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Memorial Hospital

    4500 Memorial Dr, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Passodelis is a Radiologist in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Passodelis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    BJC Medical Group Infectious Disease At Belleville

    4600 Memorial Dr Ste 200, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Dothager is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Dothager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    BJC Medical Group Infectious Disease At Belleville

    4600 Memorial Dr Ste 200, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Eckerle is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Eckerle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    301 W Lincoln St Ste 104, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Farn is a Radiologist in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Farn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    301 W Lincoln St Ste 104, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Holdener is a Radiologist in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Holdener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Carbuncle, Folliculitis, and Boils.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Memorial Hospital Belleville

    4500 Memorial Dr, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Burke is an Interventional Radiologist in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    301 W Lincoln St Ste 104, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Schroeder is a Radiologist in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    310 W Losey St, 
    Scott Air Force Base, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Hamelin is a Radiologist in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Dr. Hamelin has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Vertigo.

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

    BJC Medical Group Pulmonary At Shiloh

    1418 Cross St Ste 350, 
    Shiloh, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kashif Bhutto is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Shiloh, Illinois. Dr. Bhutto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    St Elizabeths Hospital Of The Hospital Sisters Of The Third Order

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, 
    O Fallon, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Sadoff is a Thoracic Surgeon in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Sadoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants

    3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 1800, 
    O Fallon, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Berberian is a Thoracic Surgeon in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Berberian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Touchette Regional Hospital

    5900 Bond Ave, 
    Centreville, IL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdulsalam Jamous is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Centreville, Illinois. Dr. Jamous is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Peter Holtz
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    1201 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Holtz is a Radiologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Holtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

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

    Hshs Medical Group Inc

    3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, 
    O Fallon, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Sutton is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Sutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Sutton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hshs Medical Group Inc

    3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, 
    O Fallon, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Berg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Berg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bullae, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Berg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    St Elizabeths Hospital Of The Hospital Sisters Of The Third Order

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, 
    O Fallon, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bill Daily is a Thoracic Surgeon in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Daily is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Elizabeth Sheybani
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    Slh Diagnostic Rad

    1201 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Sheybani is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sheybani has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Cary Stolar
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Slh Diagnostic Rad

    1201 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Cary Stolar is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Radiology. He is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Stolar is a graduate of Indiana University and the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Stolar completed an internship at St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center in Minnesota before completing a Diagnostic Radiology residency at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. He trained as a fellow in Body Imaging at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Stolar's area of clinical interest is Body Imaging. Dr. Stolar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, and Visceromegaly.

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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 near Belleville, IL?

    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 Belleville, IL?

    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 Belleville, IL?

    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 Belleville, IL?

    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 Belleville, IL?

    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 Belleville, IL?

    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 Belleville, IL?

    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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