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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Whitefish, MT. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    3205 S Russell St, 
    Missoula, MT 
    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 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Imaging At Community Medical Center LLC

    2803 South Ave W, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Frost is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eastern Radiological Associates

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 4E, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Bisges is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Bisges 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 Galactocoele, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Bisges is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Bisges is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Inland Imaging LLC

    2419 Mullan Rd, Suite D, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chen Yin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Yin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Yin is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology,2023. Dr. Yin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Eastern Radiological Associates

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 4E, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Christenson is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Christenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Christenson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Christenson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    500 West Broadway Street, Suite 320, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    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 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cmsc LLC

    3000 15th Ave S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Williams is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Williams 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 Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Benefis Health System East Campus

    1101 26th St S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Holly Strong is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Strong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Strong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eastern Radiological Associates

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 4E, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Casey Cotton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Cotton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Galactocoele, Pleural Effusion, and Breast Lump. Dr. Cotton is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Cotton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Community Medical Center

    2827 Fort Missoula Rd, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eastern Radiological Associates

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 4E, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bret Martell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Martell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Pleurisy. Dr. Martell is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Martell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Helena Imaging LLC

    25 Medical Park Dr, 
    Helena, MT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Newgard is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Helena, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Newgard 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Osteoarthritis, Lung Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Surgical Associates PC

    2900 12th Ave N, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Macadam is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Macadam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Macadam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Big SKY Imaging Consultants LLC

    2900 12th Ave N Ste 3E, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Dillard is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Dillard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Benefis Health System East Campus

    1101 26th St S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Wetzel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Great Falls, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Benefis Health System East Campus

    1101 26th St S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Van Tassell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Van Tassell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Van Tassell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Benefis Health System East Campus

    1101 26th St S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Kessler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Vertigo. Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scl Health Mt-St. James Healthcare

    400 S Clark St, 
    Butte, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Moon is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Butte, Montana. Dr. Moon 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

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

    Billings Clinic

    2800 10th Ave N, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffry Lindenbaum is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Lindenbaum 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 Thyroid Nodule, Caffey Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Lindenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Benefis Health System East Campus

    1101 26th St S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Will is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Will is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Will 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 Whitefish, 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 Whitefish, 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 Whitefish, 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 Whitefish, 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 Whitefish, 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 Whitefish, 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 Whitefish, 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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