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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Olney, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Olney, MD. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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117 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Montgomery General Hospital Inc

    18101 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Huppmann is a Radiologist in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Huppmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Montgomery General Hospital Inc

    18101 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaustubh Yadwadkar is a Neuroradiologist in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Yadwadkar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Community Radiology Associates Inc

    3801 International Dr Ste 103, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Bender is a Radiologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Bender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Olney Professional Pharmacy

    18111 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mukul Das is a Radiologist in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Breast Lump, and Melorheostosis.

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

    Montgomery General Hospital Inc

    18101 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manu Kaushal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Kaushal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Montgomery General Hospital Inc

    18101 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shalin Patel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Pneumonia, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Montgomery General Hospital Inc

    18101 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amma Maurer is a Radiologist in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Maurer has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Caffey Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Montgomery-Community Magnetic Imaging CNTR LTD Partnership

    4110 Aspen Hill Rd Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajay Sufi is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sufi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Osteoarthritis, Visceromegaly, and Angiomyoma.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Montgomery-Community Magnetic Imaging CNTR LTD Partnership

    4110 Aspen Hill Rd Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maya Reiser is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Reiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Angiomyoma.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Montgomery-Community Magnetic Imaging CNTR LTD Partnership

    4110 Aspen Hill Rd Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alka Singh is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Montgomery-Community Magnetic Imaging CNTR LTD Partnership

    4110 Aspen Hill Rd Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khiet Nguyen is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Montgomery-Community Magnetic Imaging CNTR LTD Partnership

    4110 Aspen Hill Rd Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Schaefer is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

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

    Diagnostic Medical Imaging

    Silver Spring, MD 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Stewart Karr is a diagnostic radiology specialist with a concentration in interventional radiology. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1986 and completed his residency and a fellowship in interventional radiology at George Washington University Hospital. He has been a member of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging practice, which provides diagnostic and interventional radiology services at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Karr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Andrew D. Lerner
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 420, Suite 420, 
    Washington, DC 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lerner, M.D., is a clinical instructor of medicine in the pulmonary and critical care medicine department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as the director of interventional pulmonology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lerner is part of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Lung Nodule and Lung Cancer Screening Clinic, the Multidisciplinary Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery Clinic, and the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Board Conference. Dr. Lerner has an expertise in minimally invasive procedures for the early diagnosis and treatment of malignant and non-malignant diseases of the airways, lungs and pleura. He is experienced in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, tumor ablative techniques, airway stent placement, airway dilation, radial EBUS, conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), bronchial thermoplasty, whole lung lavage and percutaneous lung biopsy; as well as percutaneous tracheostomy, tunneled pleural catheter placement, thoracentesis, tube thoracoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, chemical pleurodesis and upper endoscopy (EGD/PEG) placement. Dr. Lerner earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Lerner then completed a two-year advanced fellowship in interventional pulmonology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, including a chief fellowship year. He has been involved in multiple research projects in the field and completed a Science of Clinical Investigation Certificate Program at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Lerner has been a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society since 2011 and earned The Johns Hopkins Hospital Patient Safety Star Award in 2016. Dr. Lerner has contributed to numerous presentations, lectures, publications, book chapters and abstracts. He is a reviewer for several research journals. Dr. Lerner has various research interests and is currently involved in research projects focusing on EBUS bronchoscopy, lung cancer diagnosis and staging, and other topics. Confidential email to reach Dr. Lerner for any questions: alerner@jhu.edu. Dr. Lerner 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, Pleurisy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Pulmonologists PC

    16220 Frederick Road, Suite 213, Suite 213, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Ball is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Ball is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 101, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Caplan is a Pediatric Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Caplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 101, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Isaacs is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Isaacs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Herniated Disk, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 101, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renu Berry is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Berry has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

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

    Jaswinder Sidhu LLC

    2401 Research Blvd Ste 350, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Safy John is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. John is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9601 Blackwell Rd Ste 150, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rhee is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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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 Olney, 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 Olney, 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 Olney, 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 Olney, 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 Olney, 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 Olney, 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 Olney, 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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