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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near worcester, MA. Of these, 39 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Bennett is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Bennett 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, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Prerenal Azotemia. Dr. Bennett is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Madison is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Madison 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Madison is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Madison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Gallant is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Gallant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Gallant is board certified in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine , and Internal Medicine .

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Holdorf is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Holdorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Holdorf is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine . Dr. Holdorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Mickelson is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Mickelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Mickelson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayuko Fukunaga is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Fukunaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Pneumonia. Dr. Fukunaga is board certified in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine , and Internal Medicine .

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

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohsin Ghadiali is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Ghadiali 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 Cholesterol Pneumonia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Ghadiali is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Mehling is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Mehling 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Bankier is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Bankier 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 Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Bankier is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hao Lo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Lo is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Lo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Birnbaum is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Birnbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Birnbaum is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Birnbaum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Isha Gujrathi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Gujrathi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, and Pulmonary Vein Stenosis. Dr. Gujrathi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Umass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Sood is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Sood 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 Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Ptak is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Ptak 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Ptak is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology , American Board Of Radiology - Neuroradiology , and American Board Of Preventive Medicine - Clinical Informatics. Dr. Ptak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    55 Lake Ave N Dept Of, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charu Desai is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohir Hedeshian is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Hedeshian 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

    Office

    123 Summer St Ste 270, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bojar is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Bojar 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Noreen Lasalle-Green is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Lasalle-Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Lasalle-Green is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paulomi Kanzaria is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Kanzaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Kanzaria is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Bader is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Bader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Varicocele, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Bader 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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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