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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Washington, MO. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery

      Mercy Clinic East Communities

      901 Patients First Dr, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Blucher is a General Surgeon in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Blucher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Sehy is a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Sehy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Raney is a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Raney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia.

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

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rebecca Mueller is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Stroke, Lung Cancer, May Thurner Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Washington LLC

      901 Patients 1st Dr, Suite 3400, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adeel Khan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Khan 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, Lung Nodules, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      851 E 5th St, Suite 100, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maj-beth Biernacki is a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Biernacki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia. Dr. Biernacki is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mercy Clinic Adult Critical Care, LLC

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vikram Oke is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Oke 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, Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Oke is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Thomasson is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Thomasson 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 Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Eosinophilic Pneumonia. Dr. Thomasson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Niebruegge is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Niebruegge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Headache, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia. Dr. Niebruegge is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Cox is a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Cox 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 Tenosynovitis, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Rhizarthrosis.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gerald Palagallo is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Palagallo has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Stroke, Headache, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Palagallo is currently accepting new patients.

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

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Karageorgiou is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Karageorgiou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Karageorgiou is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donna Igou is a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Igou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, and Lung Nodules.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 E 5th St, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sirisha Jasti is a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Jasti 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 Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      West County Radiological Group Inc

      901 Patients 1st Dr, 
      Washington, MO 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Devang Desai is a Radiologist in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Desai 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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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