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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Saint Joseph, MO. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    17 providers found
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      5301 Faraon St, Suite 210a, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Habib Munshi is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Munshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Munshi is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      5301 Faraon St, Suite 210a, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Badr Jandali is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Jandali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Jandali is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

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

      Hemant Sheth is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, Gallbladder Removal, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Radiology Specialists Of St Joseph PC

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

      Jack Bridges is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Bridges 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), Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bridges is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Diagnostic Imaging Centers PA

      3937 Sherman Ave, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Saladino is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Saladino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Saladino is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Diagnostic Imaging Centers PA

      3937 Sherman Ave, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Linda Harrison is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Folliculitis. Dr. Harrison is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      5202 Faraon St, Suite A, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Mitchell is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      901 Heartland Rd, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Francisco Gortes is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Gortes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chylous Ascites, Ascites, Splenomegaly, Splenectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Gortes is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      5301 Faraon St, Suite 210b, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Asad Kabir is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Kabir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kabir is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      5301 Faraon St, Suite 210a, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohannad Abu Omar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Abu Omar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Cancer. Dr. Abu Omar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      5301 Faraon St, Suite 210, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nancy Brecheisen is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Brecheisen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchogenic Cyst, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brecheisen is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      5301 Faraon St, Suite 210b, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gautam Balakrishnan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Balakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Cancer. Dr. Balakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald Sallee is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Sallee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Banti's Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Specialists Of St Joseph PC

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

      Brett Nielson is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Nielson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, Chronic Cough, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Nielson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      802 N Riverside Rd, 210 Mosaic Life Care, 
      St Joseph, MO 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jane Schwabe is a Thoracic Surgeon in St Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Schwabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Schwabe is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      802 N Riverside Rd, 210 Mosaic Life Care, 
      St Joseph, MO 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stanley Ziomek is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in St Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Ziomek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Ziomek is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      802 N Riverside Rd, 210 Mosaic Life Care, 
      St Joseph, MO 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Juan Geronimo-Adames is a Thoracic Surgeon in St Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Geronimo-Adames has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are 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: 10/30/2025

      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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