The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Elk Grove Village, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 355 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Elk Grove Village, IL. Of these, 241 are Experienced, 107 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    1614 W Central Rd Ste 105, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Pantano is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Pantano is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 265, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Alraiyes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Alraiyes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Alraiyes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    9000 Waukegan Rd, Ste 220, 
    Morton Grove, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Klein is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Klein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    133 E. Brush Hill Road, Suite 110, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu

    I believe the foundation to excellent care is forming a partnership with my patients, based on open dialog and using evidence-based medicine, to help them achieve their individual health goals. Dr. Boddipalli 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 Hypovolemic Shock, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Boddipalli is board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Pulmonary Medicine.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Northwest Radiology Associates, SC

    800 W. Central Rd., Radiology Department, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Zivin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Zivin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Pleurisy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Zivin is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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

    Northwest Radiology Associates, SC

    800 W. Central Rd., Radiology Department, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Oblonsky is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Oblonsky is rated as an Advanced 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 Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Oblonsky is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Northwest Radiology Associates, SC

    800 W. Central Rd., Radiology Department, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Wolf is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Wolf is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Northwest Radiology Associates, SC

    800 W. Central Rd., Radiology Department, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinay Singh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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

    Northwest Radiology Associates, SC

    800 W. Central Rd., Radiology Department, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Spero is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Spero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Spero is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Northwest Radiology Associates, SC

    800 W. Central Rd., Radiology Department, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Kalbhen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kalbhen 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 Ascites, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Kalbhen is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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

    Northwest Radiology Associates, SC

    800 W. Central Rd., Radiology Department, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Barker is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Barker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Lung Nodules, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Barker is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Northwest Radiology Associates, SC

    800 W. Central Rd., Radiology Department, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Boiskin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Boiskin 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Retroversion of the Uterus. Dr. Boiskin is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Northwest Radiology Associates, SC

    800 W. Central Rd., Radiology Department, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Roy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Roy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Headache, Tenosynovitis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Roy is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Mountain Empire Radiology

    1200 Harger Rd, Ste 408, 
    Oak Brook, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Becker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Becker is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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

    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, SC

    Elk Grove Village, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Bowersox is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Bowersox 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 Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endocarditis, Thymectomy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Bowersox is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Bright Light Medical Imaging SC

    31 Arlington Heights Rd, 
    Elk Grove Village, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ernest Laney is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Laney 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 Vertigo, Stroke, Pleurisy, and Headache.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Geneva Sleep And Lung Center LLC

    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 510, 
    Elk Grove Village, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bikash Bhattarai is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Bhattarai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Geneva Sleep And Lung Center LLC

    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 510, 
    Elk Grove Village, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nawaid Shakir is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Shakir 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

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

    Geneva Sleep And Lung Center LLC

    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 510, 
    Elk Grove Village, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Kovitz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Kovitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Ascension Alexian Brothers

    800 Biesterfield Rd, 
    Elk Grove Village, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Zuska is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Zuska is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Chronic Cough.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, 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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