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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near independence, KY. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Meranda is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Meranda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Meranda is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

    3199 Highland Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (12.8 miles away)
    513-584-1584
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Flink is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Flink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Flink is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiology Associates Of Northern Kentucky PLLC

    135 Courthouse Xing, 
    Independence, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-301-0990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kirk Doerger is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Kentucky. Dr. Doerger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Morgan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Galactocoele, Pleurisy, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Darren R. Hurst
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Darren R. Hurst
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Hurst is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Hurst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Ascites, Emphysema, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Hurst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Wesley Braden-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Braden-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, and Emphysema. Dr. Braden-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-578-5855
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Lyons is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Galactocoele, Emphysema, and Breast Lump. Dr. Lyons is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Brian C. Lawler
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Brian C. Lawler
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Lawler is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Lawler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Peripheral Artery Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Lawler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Cardiosom LLC

    523 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Tyson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Tyson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Wandering Spleen, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Tyson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Brace Shop & Prosthetic Services Inc

    375 Thomas More Pkwy, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    859-331-4369
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Brandser is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Brandser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Boils, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis. Dr. Brandser is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Brace Shop & Prosthetic Services Inc

    375 Thomas More Pkwy, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    859-331-4369
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    James Roebker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Roebker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Roebker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Primary Care-Independence

    135 Courthouse Xing, 
    Independence, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-301-0990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Wells is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Kentucky. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced 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 Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Primary Care-Independence

    135 Courthouse Xing, 
    Independence, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-301-0990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Amar Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Kentucky. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    David Lubbers is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Lubbers 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 Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Lubbers is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    John Guluzian is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Guluzian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Headache, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Guluzian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Schmitt is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Schmitt 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 Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Breast Infection, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Dr. Schmitt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Schmitter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Schmitter 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 Carbuncle, Boils, Folliculitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Schmitter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Daniel B. Gans
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Daniel B. Gans
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    610-477-6147
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Daniel Gans is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Gans 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 Peripheral Artery Disease, Ascites, Lung Nodules, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Tushar Kothari is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Kothari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Headache, Pneumomediastinum, and Boils. Dr. Kothari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    James Schmitt is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Vertigo, Gallbladder Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Schmitt 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 do I find the best Pleural Effusion doctor near independence, KY?

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