The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Missoula, MT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Missoula, MT. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    500 West Broadway Street, Suite 320, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Long is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Necrosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    500 West Broadway Street, Suite 320, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Schmoker is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Schmoker is rated as an Experienced 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Schmoker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Physician Assistant
    500 West Broadway Street, Suite 320, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Fleming is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Mr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy and Pleural Effusion. Mr. Fleming is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Sports Medicine

    Montana Imaging Center

    1510 S Reserve St, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mccue is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Mccue 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 Diverticular Disease, Tenosynovitis, Vertigo, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    3205 S Russell St, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarsfield Dougherty is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Dougherty 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Community Medical Center

    2827 Fort Missoula Rd, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Will Fletcher is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Fletcher is rated as an Experienced 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 Retroversion of the Uterus, Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    900 North Orange Street, Suite 106, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Nahapetian is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Nahapetian 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Emphysema. Dr. Nahapetian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Community Medical Center

    2827 Fort Missoula Rd, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Anderson is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Brake is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Brake is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyson Finlinson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Finlinson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Frost is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Frost is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Splenomegaly, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Providence Medical Group Montana Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine 1

    900 N Orange St Ste 106, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Stern is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Stern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Farmer's Lung, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    International Heart Institute Of Montana

    500 W Broadway St Ste 320, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Carter is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Carter 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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Cancer, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Elliott is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Elliott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Joseph is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Curtis is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Curtis is rated as an Advanced 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 Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Fibrosing Mediastinitis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Zimmer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Zimmer 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 Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Scrotal Swelling.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Eikens is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Eikens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Benson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Benson is rated as an Advanced 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 Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, Baker Cyst, and Synovitis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Turlington is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Turlington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Baker Cyst.

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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 Missoula, MT?

    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 Missoula, MT?

    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 Missoula, MT?

    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 Missoula, MT?

    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 Missoula, MT?

    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 Missoula, MT?

    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 Missoula, MT?

    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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