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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 528 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Lanham, MD. Of these, 363 are Experienced, 135 are Advanced, 28 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Hans J. Lee
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Hans J. Lee
    Pulmonary Medicine
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    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    410-550-0100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hans Lee is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Lonny B. Yarmus
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Lonny B. Yarmus
    Pulmonary Medicine
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    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    410-550-0100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lonny Yarmus is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Yarmus is rated as an Elite 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 Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Yarmus is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Shu Q. Li
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Shu Q. Li
    Radiology
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    7253 Ambassador Rd, 
    Windsor Mill, MD 
    443-436-1116
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shu Li is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Windsor Mill, Maryland. Dr. Li 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 Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, Plaque Psoriasis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jeffrey P. Thiboutot
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jeffrey P. Thiboutot
    Pulmonary Medicine
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    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
    410-955-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Thiboutot is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Thiboutot 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 Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Thiboutot is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thiboutot is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Christine C. Argento
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Christine C. Argento
    Pulmonary Medicine
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    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    410-550-0100
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Christine Argento is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Argento is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Argento is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Stewart B. Karr
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Stewart B. Karr
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
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    Diagnostic Medical Imaging

    Silver Spring, MD 
    410-720-8729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stewart Karr is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Karr 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Karr is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    410-955-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Craig is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Craig 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 Collapsed Lung, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Craig is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael A. Abramson
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael A. Abramson
    Interventional Radiology
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    MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    7503 Surratts Rd, 
    Clinton, MD 
    301-868-8000
    Languages Spoken:
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    Michael Abramson is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Clinton, Maryland. Dr. Abramson 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 Ascites, Lung Cancer, Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Christine L. Lau
    Thoracic Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Christine L. Lau
    Thoracic Surgery | Transplant Surgery
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    UMM Thoracic Surgery Redwood St

    419 West Redwood Street, Suite 300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    410-328-6366
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christine Lau is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lau is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 2003 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 2007. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    TidalHealth Peninsula Regional

    100 E Carroll St, 
    Salisbury, MD 
    410-546-6400
    Languages Spoken:
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    Mario Todorov is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Todorov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Todorov is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    TidalHealth Peninsula Regional

    100 E Carroll St, 
    Salisbury, MD 
    410-749-1124
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    English
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    Assen Todorov is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Todorov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Todorov is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    Office

    918 Eastern Shore Dr, 
    Salisbury, MD 
    410-749-1124
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Hugo-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Hugo-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Hugo-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    St. Mary's Hospital Pathology

    25500 Point Lookout Rd, 
    Leonardtown, MD 
    301-475-6106
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andres Eraso is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Leonardtown, Maryland. Dr. Eraso is rated as a Distinguished 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 Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites. Dr. Eraso is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael J. Marks
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Michael J. Marks
    Interventional Radiology
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    TidalHealth Peninsula Regional

    100 E Carroll St, 
    Salisbury, MD 
    410-543-7383
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    English
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    Michael Marks is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Marks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    Frederick Health

    400 W 7th St, 
    Frederick, MD 
    240-566-3300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rizwana Afzal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Afzal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Afzal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Sameer A. Pandit
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Sameer A. Pandit
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
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    Diagnostic Medical Imaging

    Silver Spring, MD 
    410-720-8729
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
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    Sameer Pandit is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Pandit 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, Stroke, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Pandit is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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

    Office

    918 Eastern Shore Dr, 
    Salisbury, MD 
    410-749-1124
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Chung is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Chung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Osteopenia. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    918 Eastern Shore Dr, 
    Salisbury, MD 
    410-749-1124
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gerard Hogan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Hogan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroversion of the Uterus, Bronchogenic Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Hogan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Thomas J. Riccio
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Thomas J. Riccio
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    918 Eastern Shore Dr, 
    Salisbury, MD 
    410-749-1124
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Riccio is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Riccio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Osteoarthritis, Folliculitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Office

    7253 Ambassador Rd, 
    Windsor Mill, MD 
    443-436-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blair Andrew is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Windsor Mill, Maryland. Dr. Andrew 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, Ascites, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Andrew 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 Lanham, 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 Lanham, 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 do I find the best Pleural Effusion doctor near Lanham, MD?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near Lanham, 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 Lanham, 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 Lanham, 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 Lanham, 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 Lanham, 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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