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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Normal, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Normal, IL. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Pooria Javadi
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Pooria Javadi
    Neuroradiology

    Bloomington Radiology S C

    2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 280, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-452-1788
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Pooria Javadi is a Neuroradiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Javadi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Subependymoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Vertigo, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Venkata Dodda
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Venkata Dodda
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Osf Medical Group-Lung & Pulmonology

    1505 Eastland Dr Ste 320, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    309-661-2368
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkata Dodda is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Dodda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jason Davis
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jason Davis
    Radiology

    Ft. Jesse Imaging Center LLC

    2200 Fort Jesse Rd, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    309-452-1788
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Davis is a Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Carbuncle.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Xiaotian Austin
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Xiaotian Austin
    Radiology

    Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave, 
    Normal, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    309-454-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xiaotian Austin is a Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Boils, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Galactocoele, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Adrian Cordoba
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Adrian Cordoba
    Radiology

    Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave, 
    Normal, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    309-452-1788
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrian Cordoba is a Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Cordoba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Thanh Trieu
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Thanh Trieu
    Radiology

    Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave, 
    Normal, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    309-454-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Thanh Trieu is a Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Trieu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. William Ray
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. William Ray
    Radiology

    Bloomington Radiology S C

    2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 280, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-452-1788
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    William Ray is a Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Lung Nodules, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Amit Vyas
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Amit Vyas
    Neuroradiology

    Bloomington Radiology S C

    2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 280, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-452-1788
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Amit Vyas is a Neuroradiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Vyas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Alien Hand Syndrome, Herniated Disk, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jonathan Foss
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jonathan Foss
    Radiology

    Bloomington Radiology S C

    2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 280, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-452-1788
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Jonathan Foss is a Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Foss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Rizwan Malik
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Rizwan Malik
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Sharon R. Weaver MD SC

    1302 Franklin Ave Ste 3400, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-556-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Rizwan Malik is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Ajay Malpani
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Ajay Malpani
    Radiology

    Bloomington Radiology S C

    2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 280, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-452-1788
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Ajay Malpani is a Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Malpani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Carbuncle, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Gene Wong
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Gene Wong
    Radiology

    Bloomington Radiology SC

    2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 280, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-452-1788
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Gene Wong is a Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Daniel Ha
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Daniel Ha
    Radiology

    Bloomington Radiology S C

    2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 280, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-452-1788
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ha is a Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Ha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Carbuncle, Folliculitis, and Boils.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Alan Ginzburg
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Alan Ginzburg
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Sharon R. Weaver MD SC

    1302 Franklin Ave Ste 3400, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-556-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Alan Ginzburg is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Ginzburg 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), Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. John Burr
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. John Burr
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Sharon R. Weaver MD SC

    1302 Franklin Ave Ste 3400, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    309-556-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    John Burr is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Burr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Bronchiectasis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Glen Smith
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Glen Smith
    Thoracic Surgery

    Illinois Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery LTD

    1505 Eastland Dr Ste 210, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    309-662-5506
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Glen Smith is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Vevek Parikh
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Vevek Parikh
    Interventional Radiology

    Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave, 
    Normal, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    309-265-5193
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Vevek Parikh is an Interventional Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Olufunmilola Oladini
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Olufunmilola Oladini
    Interventional Radiology

    Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave, 
    Normal, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    309-268-5193
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Olufunmilola Oladini is an Interventional Radiologist in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Oladini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Pleurisy, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Eyad E. Karzoun
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Eyad E. Karzoun
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Osf Multi-Specialty Group

    1505 Eastland Dr, 320 Crtca Plmnry Slp Med, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    309-661-2368
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eyad Karzoun is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Karzoun 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, Asthma, and Pneumonia. Dr. Karzoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Rizan A. Hajal
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Rizan A. Hajal
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Osf Multi-Specialty Group

    1505 Eastland Dr, 320 Crtca Plmnry Slp Med, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    309-661-2368
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rizan Hajal is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Hajal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hajal is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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 do I find the best Pleural Effusion doctor near Normal, IL?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near Normal, 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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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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