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    MediFind found 526 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Boston, MA. Of these, 408 are Experienced, 83 are Advanced, 31 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    526 providers found
      Fayez Kheir
      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Fayez Kheir is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kheir is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erik Folch is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Folch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Adnan Majid
      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Internal Medicine
      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Internal Medicine

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      185 Pilgrim Road, Farr Building, 1st Floor, 
      Boston, MA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Adnan Majid is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Majid is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Pleural Effusion, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Mihir S. Parikh
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Internal Medicine

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi
      Offers Telehealth

      Mihir Parikh is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Hisashi Tsukada
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Thoracic Surgery

      Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

      15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Hisashi Tsukada is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  He is also an assistant professor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree and a PhD in medicine from St. Marianna University School of Medicine (Kawasaki, Japan). He then completed a residency in surgery at Mitsui Memorial Hospital (Tokyo). His fellowships include thoracic surgery at St. Marianna University Hospital, thoracic surgery research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and interventional pulmonology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center.   Dr. Tsukada specializes in Interventional Pulmonology and his clinical interests concentrate on aligning his research investigations to disease processes he has observed in patients as a practicing thoracic surgeon for more than ten years in Japan. Dr. Tsukada started his service at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in October 2014. He has expanded the Interventional Pulmonology procedures up to 1,000 cases per year in 2023. Dr. Tsukada is research focuses on developing an artificial trachea for in vivo implantation and airway tissue regeneration. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Tsukada is fluent in Japanese. Dr. Tsukada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Mesothelioma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Jon O. Wee
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

      15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Jon Wee is the Esophageal Surgery Section Chief, Director of Robotics in Thoracic Surgery, and co-Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also an Associate Program Director for Thoracic Surgery and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Wee received his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine and completed his surgical training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He then went on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery.Dr. Wee’s clinical interest is in minimally invasive approaches to thoracic diseases. These include minimally invasive and robotic esophagectomy, lobectomy, thymectomy and mediastinal resection for thoracic malignancies.  In addition, he treats benign esophageal disease such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease, giant paraesophageal hernias, diverticulum, etc. He performs POEM procedures for achalasia as well as sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis and endoluminal therapies such as PDT, laser, and stents for palliation. His research interest is in the use of minimally invasive techniques to decrease pain, improve recovery, and improve ultimate outcomes. Dr. Wee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

      Rachna Madan
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rachna Madan is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Madan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Sacknoff is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sacknoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Gilman is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gilman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Lung Nodules.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Milena Petranovic is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Petranovic has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Cough.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jo-anne Shepard is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shepard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Subba Digumarthy is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Digumarthy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Theresa Mcloud is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcloud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Cough.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rydhwana Hossain is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hossain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumomediastinum, and Lung Nodules.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St # 202202, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Patti is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ritu Gill is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pediatric Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pediatric Radiology

      Department Of Radiology

      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abbey Winant is a Pediatric Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Winant is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Brigham And Women's Hospital

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suzanne Byrne is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Byrne has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Brigham And Women's Hospital

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Hammer is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hammer 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 Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Brigham And Women's Hospital

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hiroto Hatabu is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hatabu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema.

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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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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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