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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Columbia, MO. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    59 providers found
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery

      Boone Hospital Center

      1600 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Mellitt is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Mellitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1600 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maxwell Lazinger is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Lazinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Stroke, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1600 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Getzoff is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Getzoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1600 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Terry Elwing is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Elwing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Premature Ovarian Failure, Breast Lump, Pleurisy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1600 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Huan Nguyen is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Herniated Disk, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Diverticular Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      1600 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barbara Tellerman is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tellerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1600 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Logan Frank is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Frank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Pediatrics

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1705 E Broadway, Suite 280, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kate Grossman is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1705 E Broadway, Suite 280, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Goodin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Goodin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Swyer-James Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema.

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

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1705 E Broadway, Suite 280, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tareq Abu Salah is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Abu Salah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1020 Hitt St, Medicine Clinic Univ Of Mo, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dennis Chairman is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chairman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Chairman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Kunin is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kunin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Collapsed Lung, and Lung Nodules.

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

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ambarish Bhat is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

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

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rafael Marroquin is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Marroquin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Stroke, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Raj is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Raj has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Travis is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Travis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Caffey Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      205 Portland St, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Ayman Gaballah is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Gaballah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, Splenectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Gaballah is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery

      Physician Groups LC

      1605 E Broadway Ste 210, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joss Fernandez is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Fernandez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1600 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Russell is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Boone Physician Services LLC

      1600 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Clarke is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Clarke is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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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