The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Saint Joseph, MO

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Saint Joseph, MO. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Pulmonary And Critical Care

    5301 Faraon St Ste 210, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hemant Sheth is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

    5325 Faraon St, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Yang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Galactocoele, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

    5325 Faraon St, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mena is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Nasal Flaring, and Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Dr. Mena is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

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    3906 Oakland Ave, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Sallee-Ii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Sallee-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Banti's Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sallee-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3906 Oakland Ave, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Pal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Pal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Pal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

    5325 Faraon St, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Alvarez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Alvarez 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 Galactocoele, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

    5325 Faraon St, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jane Schwabe is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Schwabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Schwabe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

    5325 Faraon St, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mitchell is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

    5325 Faraon St, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Myers is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

    5325 Faraon St, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Senne is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Senne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Senne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

    5325 Faraon St, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francisco Gortes is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Gortes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Chylous Ascites, Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Gortes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Cardiothoracic Surgery

    802 N Riverside Rd Ste 210, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Ziomek is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Ziomek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Ziomek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    802 N Riverside Rd Ste 210, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Geronimo-Adames is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Geronimo-Adames 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 Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Geronimo-Adames is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, 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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