The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in everett, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 368 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near everett, MA. Of these, 287 are Experienced, 57 are Advanced, 23 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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368 providers found
    Elite in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fayez Kheir is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kheir is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kheir is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cambridge Health Alliance

    1493 Cambridge St, 
    Cambridge, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leandro Leite is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Leite 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

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

    General Hospital Corp

    300 Ocean Ave, 
    Revere, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Abbott is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Revere, Massachusetts. Dr. Abbott is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo. Dr. Abbott is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St # 202202, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Patti is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Patti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Sacknoff is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sacknoff 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, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Sacknoff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Gilman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gilman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Gilman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Milena Petranovic is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Petranovic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Petranovic is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jo-anne Shepard is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shepard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Shepard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colleen Keyes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Keyes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchomalacia, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Keyes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Subba Digumarthy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Digumarthy is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Digumarthy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Theresa Mcloud is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcloud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Mcloud is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rydhwana Hossain is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hossain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumomediastinum, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Hossain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Melrosewakefield Healthcare

    585 Lebanon St, 
    Melrose, MA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jingli Ma is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Melrose, Massachusetts. Dr. Ma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wain is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wain is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Wain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Shyu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shyu 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, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Shyu is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Shyu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Eisenberg is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Eisenberg is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Prerenal Azotemia, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Eisenberg is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Eisenberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachna Madan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Madan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Madan is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Madan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hisashi Tsukada is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Tsukada 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 Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Mesothelioma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tsukada is board certified in Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology. Dr. Tsukada is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Wee is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Wee is board certified in Surgery, General and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Wee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Steward Center For Advanced Cardiac Surgery At St. Elizabeth's Medical

    11 Nevins St, 
    Brighton, MA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arvind Agnihotri is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Agnihotri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Agnihotri 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 everett, 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 everett, 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 everett, 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 everett, 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 everett, 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 everett, 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 everett, 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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