The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in topeka, KS

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near topeka, KS. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    Stormont Vail Hospital

    1500 SW 10th Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Miller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Congenital Athymia, Breast Lump, and Pleurisy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Diana L.Carver DO PA

    2200 SW 10th Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salvador Iloreta is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Iloreta is rated as an Advanced 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 Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Iloreta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Meggison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Meggison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Meggison is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stormont Vail Hospital

    1500 SW 10th Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neal Hall is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stormont Vail Hospital

    1500 SW 10th Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Hughes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Breast Lump, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus

    1700 SW 7th St, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Meggison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Meggison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Meggison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Topeka Physician Group LLC

    1700 Sw 7th St, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Dickson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Experienced 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 Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Collapsed Lung, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Dickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiology Consultants Of Topeka P.A.

    600 SW College Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Brown is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Brown 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 Collapsed Lung, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Diana L.Carver DO PA

    2200 SW 10th Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Fearn is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Fearn 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, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Fearn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Diana L.Carver DO PA

    2200 SW 10th Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Walmann is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Walmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Pleurisy. Dr. Walmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Owen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Owen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Vertigo, Lung Nodules, and Pleurisy. Dr. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Yackovich is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Yackovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Emphysema, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Yackovich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Marichal is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Marichal 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, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Marichal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramin Midia is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Midia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Midia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Allen is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Landes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Landes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Landes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Helling is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Helling 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 Ascites, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Pleurisy. Dr. Helling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marlin Fugate is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Fugate 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 Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Headache, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Fugate is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Schworm is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Schworm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Schworm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1303 SW First American Pl, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Harvey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harvey is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 topeka, KS?

    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 topeka, KS?

    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 topeka, KS?

    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 topeka, KS?

    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 topeka, KS?

    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 topeka, KS?

    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 topeka, KS?

    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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