The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 167 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Independence, MO. Of these, 119 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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167 providers found
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Oberhelman is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Oberhelman is rated as an Advanced 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 Emphysema, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

    1 Arrowhead Drive, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Vadaparampil is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Vadaparampil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Vadaparampil is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 2007. Dr. Vadaparampil is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santiago Martinez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, and Emphysema.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Saverino is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Saverino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sri Alapati is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Vertigo, Herniated Disk, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abe Shaikh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jastin Varkey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Varkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Collin Hull is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Oden is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Oden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Scoliosis, and Vertigo.

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

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

    1 Arrowhead Drive, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Alli is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Alli 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 Ascites, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alli is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology - 2017. Dr. Alli is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Hausheer Braby & Associates P.C.

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 310, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Wurtz is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Independence,, Missouri. Dr. Wurtz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Van Tasell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Tasell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Shafer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shafer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Waltner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Waltner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Formen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Formen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Coleman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Wetzel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Wetzel is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 1986. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Hellman & Rosen Endocrine Associates PC

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1250, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Anthony is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Anthony is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Hellman & Rosen Endocrine Associates PC

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1250, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexis Meredith is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Meredith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Hellman & Rosen Endocrine Associates PC

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1250, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Fieser is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Fieser is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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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