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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 108 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near marrero, LA. Of these, 88 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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108 providers found
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Abbas E. Abbas
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Abbas E. Abbas
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    504-842-4070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

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

    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Balart is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Balart is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Balart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N108, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Helgason is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Helgason is rated as an Advanced 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 Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Helgason is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Leonard N. Glade
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Leonard N. Glade
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Nola Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Uptown

    3715 Prytania St Ste 400, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonard Glade is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Glade 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Neurosarcoidosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Glade is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Eugene L. Kukuy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Eugene L. Kukuy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Crescent City Cardiovascular Associates

    3715 Prytania St Ste 400, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    504-897-8255
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Eugene Kukuy is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kukuy is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Carotid Artery Disease, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Kukuy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    504-897-8380
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Yellin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Yellin 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 Aorta-Pulmonary Artery Fistula, Aortopulmonary Window, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Yellin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    2700 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Summersgill is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Summersgill is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo. Dr. Summersgill is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Teleradiology and American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Summersgill is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1555 Poydras St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    504-261-6090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Perret is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Perret is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Carbuncle. Dr. Perret is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    504-702-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Karl is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Karl is rated as an Advanced 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleurisy, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Karl 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 
     (5.1 miles away)
    504-842-3470
    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

    Office

    9049 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    504-277-0191
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Judy C. Kang
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Judy C. Kang
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary Medicine Associates LLP

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N504, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    504-349-6705
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Judy Kang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Alline is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Alline 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 Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Alline is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    William Dawson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Dawson 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Dawson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Kogos is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Kogos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Kogos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N108, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Chism is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Chism 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 Emphysema, Bronchogenic Cyst, Fecal Impaction, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Chism is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N108, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael D'antonio is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. D'antonio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. D'antonio is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N108, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    James Hanemann is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Hanemann 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 Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Alien Hand Syndrome. Dr. Hanemann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N108, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    David Theriot is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Theriot 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 Alien Hand Syndrome, Fecal Impaction, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica. Dr. Theriot 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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 marrero, LA?

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