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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Asheville, NC. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    82 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      206 Asheland Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryon Dickerson is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Dickerson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Dickerson is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      222 Asheland Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shaun Rybak is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Rybak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Rybak is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      30 Choctaw St, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Hellreich is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Hellreich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Pleural Effusion, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Hellreich is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      21 Hospital Dr, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marianne Ballisty is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Ballisty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Ballisty is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Devin Tighe is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Tighe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Boils, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Tighe is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      534 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Peiweng Chen is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      534 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jessica Ruhland is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Ruhland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Galactocoele, and Breast Lump. Dr. Ruhland is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      11 Vanderbilt Park Dr, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Moore is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      206 Asheland Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Montgomery is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Splenomegaly. Dr. Montgomery is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      206 Asheland Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sheri Fleeman is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Fleeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Visceromegaly, Breast Lump, and Pleurisy. Dr. Fleeman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      428 Biltmore Ave, Fl 4, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Hodges is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Hodges is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Hodges is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Justin Costello is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Costello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Costello is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Heacock is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Heacock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Heacock is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jocelyn Medina is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Medina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Medina is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Hubbard is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Hubbard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hubbard is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Raun Wetzel is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jaime Noonan is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Noonan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Headache, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Noonan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Carson is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Carson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Carson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ara Health Specialists PA

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Katherine Hartley is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Hartley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Hartley is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC

      509 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Conklin is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Conklin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Conklin 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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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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