The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Thibodaux, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 414 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Thibodaux, LA. Of these, 270 are Experienced, 119 are Advanced and 25 are Distinguished.

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

    Wk. Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mull is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mull is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Mull is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wk. Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Mehmood is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mehmood 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Mehmood is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Heart & Vascular Institute

    1453 E. Bert Kouns Ind. Loop, Suite 318, Suite 319, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Danish is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Danish 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Esophageal Perforation, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Danish is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Danish is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

    3311 Prescott Road, Suite 316, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Maan Younes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Younes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Younes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Younes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abbas Abbas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Abbas 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 Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Hammersley is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hammersley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Bronchogenic Cyst, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Hammersley is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Hammersley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Moises Yoselevitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Yoselevitz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Collapsed Lung, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Yoselevitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    9049 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Mullen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chalmette, Louisiana. Dr. Mullen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Vertigo. Dr. Mullen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ana Maliglig is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maliglig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Maliglig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Glenwood Regional Medical Center A Steward Family Hospital

    503 McMillan Rd, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Wilder is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Wilder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Flaring, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wilder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachadip Sachasinh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Sachasinh is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Sachasinh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Lacour is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Lacour is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Lacour is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Lacour is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Beck is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Beck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Lacour is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Lacour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lacour is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Glenwood Regional Medical Center A Steward Family Hospital

    503 McMillan Rd, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hunter Christy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Christy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica. Dr. Christy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Williams is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Terrebonne General Pulmonology Care

    8120 Main St Ste 401, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Conant-Lorio is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Conant-Lorio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy. Dr. Conant-Lorio is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK Pulmonary & Critical Care

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 210, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randy Bryn is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bryn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bryn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 203, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Degeyter is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Degeyter is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Degeyter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Internal Medicine At Ambassador

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 305, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Michael-Ardoin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Michael-Ardoin is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Michael-Ardoin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux, 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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