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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Paducah, KY. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammed Anwer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Anwer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Halfhill is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Halfhill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Emphysema.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vernon Duncan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Group Of Paducah Psc

    2705 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Williams is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Williams 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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Melanoma of the Eye, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Headache. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 2007. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Corner Homecare Infusion

    546 Lone Oak Rd, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Kelly is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Mercy Health — Paducah Pulmonology And Sleep Medicine

    1532 Lone Oak Road, Suite 340, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamad Abul is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Abul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Abul is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Abul is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Health — Heart And Vascular Institute, Cardiothoracic Surgery

    1532 Lone Oak Road, Suite 445, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Poston is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Poston 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 Pectus Carinatum, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Poston is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Poston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Brien is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Lung Nodules, and Boils.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Vanhoose is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Vanhoose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Boils, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Mcelroy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Mcelroy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Ascites, Emphysema, and Boils.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Shields is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Shields 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 Visceromegaly, Ascites, Interstitial Lung Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Lambert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Lambert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Tenosynovitis, Headache, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Savells is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Savells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Emphysema, Meningioma, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Simons is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Simons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    3160 Parisa Dr, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Johnson 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, CAPOS Syndrome, Headache, and Chronic Cough.

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

    Corner Homecare Infusion

    546 Lone Oak Rd, 
    Paducah,, KY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Clarke is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Paducah,, Kentucky. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Lopez is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Lung Nodules, Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

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

    Corner Homecare Infusion

    546 Lone Oak Rd, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brentley Frossard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Frossard 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Western Kentucky Heart & Chest Surgery

    2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 300, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Austin Ward is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Ward 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 Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Paducah, 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 Paducah, 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 Paducah, 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 Paducah, 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 Paducah, 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 Paducah, 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 Paducah, 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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