The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Detroit, MI

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Detroit, MI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 280 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Detroit, MI. Of these, 187 are Experienced, 83 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    Michael C. Coello
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital Multispecialty Center 16815 E Jefferson Ave

    16815 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 240, 
    Grosse Pointe, MI 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Coello is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Dr. Coello has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Coello is currently accepting new patients.

    Amina Pervaiz
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Harper University Hospital

    3990 John R Street, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amina Pervaiz is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Pervaiz has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Blastomycosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pervaiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dmc

    3990 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Grigorian is a Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Grigorian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Ascites, and Ureterocele.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raed Alnajjar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Alnajjar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Jennings is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sundeep Patel is a Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Daniel Ouellette
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ouellette is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Ouellette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Emphysema, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    St. John Hospital And Medical Center

    22101 Moross Rd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Alcantara is a Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Alcantara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    St. John Hospital And Medical Center

    22101 Moross Rd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pierre Zayat is a Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Zayat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Mark Pensler MD And Robert Pensler MD - Pulmonary Services

    2333 Biddle Avenue, 
    Wyandotte, MI 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Pensler is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Wyandotte, Michigan. Dr. Pensler has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pensler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste E510, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bixler is a Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Bixler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Internal Carotid Agenesis, Emphysema, Spinal Stenosis, and Caffey Disease.

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

    Office

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 5A, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ghulam Saydain is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Saydain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology

    DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan

    3901 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Baker is a Pediatric Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Headache.

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

    Dmc

    3990 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khaled Alshabani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Alshabani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dmc

    3990 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monte Harvill is a Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Harvill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dmc

    3990 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Johnson is a Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Johnson 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 Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Gallbladder Disease, and Thyroid Nodule.

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

    Dmc

    3990 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qussai Salamah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Salamah 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, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Dmc

    3990 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zahia Esber is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Esber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Dmc

    3990 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chetna Jinjuvadia is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Jinjuvadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Karmanos Cancer Center

    4100 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Critchfield is an Interventional Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Critchfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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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