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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near shreveport, LA. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 2 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 
     (2.5 miles away)
    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 
     (2.5 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (2.6 miles away)
    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.

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    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 
     (6.3 miles away)
    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.

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

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Peters is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Peters 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Previgliano is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Previgliano is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Previgliano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK Lung Specialists

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 210, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamal Masri is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Masri is rated as an Advanced 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, Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Masri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Marsala is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Marsala 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Chronic Cough, Pancreatectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Marsala is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hennigan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hennigan is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Vaginal Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hennigan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis-Knighton Medical Center

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Boudreaux is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Advanced 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Nodules, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Boudreaux is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Price is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Price is rated as an Advanced 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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Majeste is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Majeste is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Majeste is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cornelius Bos is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bos is rated as an Advanced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Bos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Skweres is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Skweres 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 Tenosynovitis. Dr. Skweres is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knight Bossier

    2400 Hospital Dr, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Burgin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Burgin 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 Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Burgin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialists LLC

    7829 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Howard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Howard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Obvamc

    510 E Stoner Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Stewart is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stewart 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 Emphysema, Breast Lump, Fibroadenoma, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Obvamc

    510 E Stoner Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Long Le is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Le 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1512 W Kirby Pl, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alberto Carbo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Carbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Colonic Malakoplakia, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Carbo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    BRFHH Shreveport LLC

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paramjit Chowdhry is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Chowdhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy and Pleural Effusion.

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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 shreveport, 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 shreveport, 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 shreveport, 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 shreveport, 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 shreveport, 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 shreveport, 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 shreveport, 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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