The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Owensboro, KY

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Owensboro, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Owensboro, KY. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    2851 New Hartford Rd, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rejmon Dedaj is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Dedaj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Owensboro Health Inc

    1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bea is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Bea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumomediastinum, and Emphysema.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Owensboro Health Inc

    1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Wilson is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, Ascites, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Owensboro Health Inc

    1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Crush is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Crush 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Owensboro Health Inc

    1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Okan Suzer is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Suzer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Boils.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Owensboro Health Pulmonology In Owensboro

    1301 Pleasant Valley Rd Ste 404, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Muzoora is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Muzoora 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), Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Owensboro Medical Health System

    811 E Parrish Ave, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Harrison is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Headache.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Owensboro Medical Health System

    811 E Parrish Ave, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Bickett is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Bickett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Owensboro Health Inc

    1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Burton is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Owensboro Health Inc

    1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cirillo is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Cirillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Owensboro Health Pulmonology In Owensboro

    1301 Pleasant Valley Rd Ste 404, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Brasher is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Brasher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Neurosurgical Consultants LLP

    2200 E Parrish Ave Bldg D, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Nitz is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Nitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Colonic Malakoplakia, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Neurosurgical Consultants LLP

    2200 E Parrish Ave Bldg D, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mulligan is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Boils, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Neurosurgical Consultants LLP

    2200 E Parrish Ave Bldg D, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Filbeck is a Radiologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Filbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, and Carbuncle.

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

    Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc

    2211 Mayfair Dr, Suite 101, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Waring is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Waring 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), Emphysema, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc

    2211 Mayfair Dr, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Berhanemeskel Nesketa is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Nesketa 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), Lung Nodules, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Allergy and Immunology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Allergy and Immunology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc

    2211 Mayfair Dr, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Taylor is an Allergy and Immunologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Taylor 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, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc

    1301 Pleasant Valley Rd, Suite 404, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Minerva Covarrubias is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Covarrubias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Covarrubias is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc

    1301 Pleasant Valley Rd, Suite 404, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Neill is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Neill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

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

    Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc.

    1301 Pleasant Valley Rd Ste 201, 
    Owensboro, KY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerry Paape is a Thoracic Surgeon in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Paape is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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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 Owensboro, KY?

    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 Owensboro, KY?

    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 Owensboro, KY?

    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 Owensboro, KY?

    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 Owensboro, KY?

    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 Owensboro, KY?

    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 Owensboro, KY?

    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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