The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Lake Charles, LA

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Lake Charles, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 15 are Advanced, 10 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Ibrahim Alshahrouri
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Ibrahim Alshahrouri
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ibrahim Alshahrouri is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Alshahrouri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Charles Brdlik
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Charles Brdlik
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Charles Brdlik is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Brdlik has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Donald Thomas
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Donald Thomas
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Donald Thomas is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Scott Carbajal
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Scott Carbajal
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Carbajal is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Carbajal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Blau Syndrome, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael Walker
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael Walker
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Walker is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Adam Olsan
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Adam Olsan
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Adam Olsan is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Olsan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Richard Martinez
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Richard Martinez
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Martinez is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Breast Lump, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Donald Woolridge
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Donald Woolridge
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Woolridge is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Woolridge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Tashfeen Mahmood
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Tashfeen Mahmood
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Tashfeen Mahmood
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner - St. Patrick

    524 Dr Michael Debakey Drive, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tashfeen Mahmood is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Gary J. Kohler
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Gary J. Kohler
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Lcms Pulmonary Associates Of Southwest Louisiana

    2770 3rd Ave, Suite 350, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    337-494-2750
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Kohler is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Kohler 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, Sarcoidosis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kohler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jason Braud
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jason Braud
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jason Braud is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Braud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Herniated Disk, Vertigo, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jackson Helton
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jackson Helton
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Jackson Helton is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Helton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Bruce Bordlee
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Bruce Bordlee
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bruce Bordlee is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Bordlee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Robert Brown
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Robert Brown
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Brown is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. David Mcfarland
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. David Mcfarland
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    David Mcfarland is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Charles Lim
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Charles Lim
    Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Charles Lim is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Headache, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. David Wallace
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. David Wallace
    Radiology

    Rehab. One LLC

    1747 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-721-7236
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Wallace is a Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Herniated Disk, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Robert Broussard
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Robert Broussard
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Interventional Spine

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 110, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-494-6800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Broussard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Ben F. Thompson
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Ben F. Thompson
    Pulmonary Medicine
    2770 3rd Ave Ste 350, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-494-2750
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ben Thompson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson 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), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Mark Trahan
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Mark Trahan
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Mark Trahan is an Interventional Radiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Trahan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 do I find the best Pleural Effusion doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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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