The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Cumberland, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Cumberland, MD. Of these, 6 are Advanced, 6 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Allegany Imaging, PC

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 580, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Pappas, MD specializes in Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Vascular Interventional Radiology and practices with Allegheny Imaging, PC and is affiliated with UPMC Somerset.  Dr. Pappas completed his medical education at Einstein College of Medicine and is board certified in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Pappas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pappas is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    UPMC Cardiothoracic Surgery

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 420, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Nelson, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and is board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Nelson completed his fellowship and residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine and medical education at University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - Pulmonary Diseases/CCM

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 280, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Sagin, MD, specializes in pulmonary critical care and is board-certified in pulmonary disease, sleep medicine, and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - Pulmonary Diseases/CCM. Dr. Sagin received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Sagin 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Sagin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - Pulmonary Diseases/CCM

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 280, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shravan Kooragayalu, MD, specializes in pulmonary critical care and is board-certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Western Maryland Pulmonary Physicians. Dr. Kooragayalu completed his medical degree at Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, residency at Montefiore Medical Center, and fellowship at Cook County Hospital - SEE John Stroger Hospital. Dr. Kooragayalu 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Kooragayalu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    UPMC Western Maryland

    12500 Willowbrook Rd, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Florian Weilke is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Weilke 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, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    UPMC Western Maryland

    12500 Willowbrook Rd, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Benjamin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Benjamin 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 Cancer, Ascites, Stroke, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UPMC Western Maryland Pulmonary

    12502 Willowbrook Road, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Schmitt, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - Pulmonary Diseases/CCM. Dr. Schmitt completed his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, residency at Washington Hospital Center, and fellowship at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Schmitt 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 Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pleurisy. Dr. Schmitt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    UPMC Western Maryland

    12500 Willowbrook Road, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Faucher, DO, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at UPMC Western Maryland, UPMC Western Maryland Outpatient Diagnostic Center, and Allegany Imaging, PC - Potomac Valley Hospital and is affiliated with UPMC Somerset. Dr. Faucher completed his medical education at Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience, residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, and fellowship at William S Hall Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Faucher is rated as an Experienced 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 Breast Lump, Boils, Vertigo, and Carbuncle. Dr. Faucher is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - Pulmonary Diseases/CCM

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 280, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinay Sharma, MD, specializes in pulmonary critical care and is board-certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - Pulmonary Diseases/CCM. Dr. Sharma completed his medical degree at Maulana Azad Medical College, residency at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and fellowship at MCP Hahnemann University/Drexel and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Asthma in Children, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    UPMC Western Maryland

    12500 Willowbrook Road, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Dwyer, MD specializes in diagnostic radiology and practices with Garrett Regional Medical Center, Allegany Imaging, PC - Preston Memorial Hospital, Oakland MRI Center, UPMC Western Maryland, Allegany Imaging and PC - Potomac Valley Hospital and is affiliated with UPMC Somerset.  Dr. Dwyer completed his medical education at Medical College of Ohio at Toledo and is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Dwyer 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 Visceromegaly, Breast Lump, Stroke, and Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection. Dr. Dwyer is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Solstas Lab-Cumberland Psc

    952 Seton Dr, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myung-sup Kim is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Vertigo, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Solstas Lab-Cumberland Psc

    952 Seton Dr, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jong Kim is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Vertigo, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    UPMC Western Maryland

    12500 Willowbrook Rd, 
    Cumberland, MD 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcos Roffe is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Roffe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Cumberland, MD?

    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 Cumberland, MD?

    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 Cumberland, MD?

    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 Cumberland, MD?

    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 Cumberland, MD?

    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 Cumberland, MD?

    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 Cumberland, MD?

    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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