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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    32 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Regional Radiology, LLC

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mian Ibrahim is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ibrahim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Lymphoid Hyperplasia. Dr. Ibrahim is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Lafayette Health Ventures Inc

      2390 W Congress St, University Hosp Clinics, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kyle Degeyter is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Degeyter has been practicing medicine for over 16 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, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Degeyter is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Regional Radiology, LLC

      1000 W Pinhook Rd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Raymond is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Raymond has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Ascites. Dr. Raymond is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Gbr, LLC

      155 Hospital Dr, Suite 101, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Walter Brown is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Brown 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, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Acadiana Radiology Group

      2311 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite A, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Stephan is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Stephan has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Stephan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lourdes Physician Group LLC

      4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Justin Ardoin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ardoin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ardoin is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Lourdes Physician Group LLC

      4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Dewitt is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dewitt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Dewitt is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lourdes Physician Group LLC

      4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 305, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Frank Courmier is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Courmier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Pleurisy, Bullae, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Courmier is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Gbr, LLC

      155 Hospital Dr, Suite 101, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brad Broussard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard 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, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

      Gbr, LLC

      155 Hospital Dr, Suite 101, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      George Guidry is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Guidry is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lafayette Health Ventures Inc

      155 Hospital Dr, Suite 201, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohamad Allam is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Allam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Allam is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Gbr, LLC

      155 Hospital Dr, Suite 101, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Fashho is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fashho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Pleurisy, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fashho is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Gbr, LLC

      155 Hospital Dr, Suite 101, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Vignes is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Vignes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Vignes is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lafayette Health Ventures Inc

      155 Hospital Dr, Suite 201, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vern Keller is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Keller is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Jenkins is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Meningioma, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Radiology

      Cardiovascular Institute Of The South, LLC

      441 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Gurdin is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gurdin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Arterial Embolism. Dr. Gurdin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine

      University Hospital And Clinics, Inc.

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Keys is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Keys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Keys is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Ardoin is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ardoin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Ardoin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      100 Asma Blvd, Bldg 1, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Roger Stueben is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Stueben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Drowsiness, and Asbestosis. Dr. Stueben is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 308, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fadi Malek is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Malek 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, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Malek is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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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