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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Glenview, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 277 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Glenview, IL. Of these, 164 are Experienced, 98 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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    Elizabeth Klein
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

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

    Elizabeth Klein is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    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 
     (2.9 miles away)
    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.

    Michael J. Keller
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    2701 Patriot Blvd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    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.

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    Axel W. Joob
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Thoracic Surgery

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

    Axel Joob is a Thoracic Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Joob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Glen K. Geremia
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    1420 Renaissance Dr, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glen Geremia is a Radiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Geremia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Ascites, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Headache.

    Bradley S. Strimling
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    1420 Renaissance Dr, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Strimling is a Radiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Strimling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Headache, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Hemant B. Shah
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    1420 Renaissance Dr, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Hemant Shah is a Radiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Scrotal Swelling, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

    Hong A. Park
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    1420 Renaissance Dr, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Hong Park is a Radiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Lawrence A. Rudnick
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Respiratory Critical Care And Sleep Specialists, LLC

    1400 E Golf Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Rudnick is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Rudnick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Mukesh Ahluwalia
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Respiratory, Critical Care And Sleep Specialists, LLC

    1400 E. Golf Rd., Suite 211, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mukesh Ahluwalia is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Ahluwalia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Richard Gore
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    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.

    Christopher Kay
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Kay is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kay 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 Knock Knees.

    Gary Turkel
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Turkel is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Turkel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    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.

    Sivaraja Kuppuswami
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    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.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    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.

    Michael Nellamattathil
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    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.

    Jonathan Berlin
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Berlin is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Berlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Robert Silvers
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    777 Park Ave. West, Department Of Radiology, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    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.

    Michael S. Vercillo
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    2701 Patriot Blvd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Vercillo is a Thoracic Surgeon in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Vercillo has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, and Lung Cancer.

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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 Glenview, 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 Glenview, 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 Glenview, 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 Glenview, 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 Glenview, 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 Glenview, 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 Glenview, 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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