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    MediFind found 186 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Tinley Park, IL. Of these, 120 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    186 providers found
      Agop Tepeli
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

      17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3250, 
      Hazel Crest, IL 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Agop Tepeli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Tepeli 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, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Advocate Medical Group Thoracic Surgery

      10604 Southwest Hwy, Ste 101, 
      Chicago Ridge, IL 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sammy Nawas is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Nawas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Kantilal Chandarana
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      12251 S 80th Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      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.

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      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

      17800 Kedzie Ave, 
      Hazel Crest, IL 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ajay Singh is a Radiologist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Laminectomy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

      17800 Kedzie Ave, 
      Hazel Crest, IL 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chiedozie Mkpolulu is a Radiologist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Mkpolulu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Tenosynovitis.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      The University Of Chicago

      14290 S La Grange Rd, 
      Orland Park, IL 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Iclal Ocak is a Radiologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Ocak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ocak is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Howard Simon MD PLLC

      7711 W 159th St, 100 Simonmed Imaging Tinle, 
      Tinley Park, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nila Alsheik is a Radiologist in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Alsheik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Breast Infection, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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

      Dupage Medical Group Ltd

      17495 La Grange Rd, 
      Tinley Park, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Franklin Tan is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Dupage Medical Group Ltd

      17495 La Grange Rd, 
      Tinley Park, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Tammam Nehme is a Radiologist in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Nehme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Tenosynovitis, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Nehme is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Sleep Medicine

      Kailash C. Sharma MD SC

      6360 159th St Ste A, 
      Oak Forest, IL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kailash Sharma is a Sleep Medicine provider in Oak Forest, Illinois. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      Integrated Imaging Consultants LLC

      18210 La Grange Rd, Suite 106, 
      Tinley Park, IL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kamran Shah is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

      James E. Beckett
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

      17800 Kedzie Ave, 
      Hazel Crest, IL 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Beckett is a Radiologist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Beckett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Pneumomediastinum.

      Anthony S. Jedd
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

      17800 Kedzie Ave, 
      Hazel Crest, IL 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anthony Jedd is a Radiologist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Jedd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Tenosynovitis.

      Pankaj Jain
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Pulmonary And Sleep Associates, Inc

      580 Bankview Dr, 
      Frankfort, IL 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pankaj Jain is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Frankfort, Illinois. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Nasser Zakieh
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      12820 S Ridgeland Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Nasser Zakieh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Zakieh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

      Mohammad K. Omari
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      12820 S Ridgeland Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Omari is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Omari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Moutaz K. Sunbuli
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      12820 S Ridgeland Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Moutaz Sunbuli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Sunbuli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Sarah A. Usmani
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      11900 Southwest Hwy, 
      Palos Park, IL 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Usmani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palos Park, Illinois. Dr. Usmani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Lung Metastases.

      Essam F. Mekhaiel
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      10604 Southwest Hwy, 
      Chicago Ridge, IL 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Essam Mekhaiel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mekhaiel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Anas Nahhas
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      10604 Southwest Hwy, 
      Chicago Ridge, IL 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Anas Nahhas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Nahhas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park, 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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