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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Potomac, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 351 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Potomac, MD. Of these, 236 are Experienced, 81 are Advanced and 34 are Distinguished.

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    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 
     (9.1 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.

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

    Diagnostic Medical Imaging

    Silver Spring, MD 
     (9.6 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.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Washington Nephrology Associates LLP

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anette Virta is a Neuroradiologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Virta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Washington Nephrology Associates LLP

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Jelinek is a Neuroradiologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Jelinek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Nasal Flaring, and Congenital Giant Megaureter.

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

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 101, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.5 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 
     (3.5 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 
     (3.5 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 
     (3.5 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 Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Wurm is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Wurm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Cho is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Cho has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zahide Erkmen is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Erkmen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Breast Lump, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9601 Blackwell Rd Ste 150, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (4.2 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.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

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

    Jonathan Bowles is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Bowles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Diagnostic Medical Imaging

    Silver Spring, MD 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi

    Dr. Sameer Pandit is a diagnostic radiology specialist with a concentration in neuroradiology. He graduated with honors from B.J. Medical College in Pune, India in 1985. He completed his fellowship in Neuroradiology from George Washington University Hospital. He is 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. Pandit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    1800 Town Center Dr Ste 115, 
    Reston, VA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Cassar is a Radiologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Cassar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Washington Nephrology Associates LLP

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mcfadden is a Radiologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Mcfadden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Tenosynovitis, Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Washington Nephrology Associates LLP

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Monsein is a Neuroradiologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Monsein has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Washington Nephrology Associates LLP

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Rodman is a Radiologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Rodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Congenital Athymia, Vertigo, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Washington Nephrology Associates LLP

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kinh-phuc Kieu is a Radiologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Kieu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    DHC Of Washington L.L.C.

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 100, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Marshall is a Radiologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Chronic Cough.

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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 Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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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