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    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Gastonia, NC. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    26 providers found
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Caromont Regional Medical Center

      2525 Court Dr, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nitesh Upadhyay is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Upadhyay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Arachnoiditis, Blastomycosis, Meningitis, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Caromont Pulmonary Medicine

      934 Cox Rd, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Peno is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Peno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Caromont Pulmonary Medicine

      934 Cox Rd, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jay Hendler is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Hendler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

      Caromont Pulmonary Medicine

      934 Cox Rd, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Azeem Elahi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Elahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Lung Nodules.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Caromont Heart & Vascular-Gastonia

      2555 Court Dr Ste 300, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alec Akbarov is a Thoracic Surgeon in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Akbarov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Gaston Radiology PA

      620 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Myrosia Mitchell is a Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Chronic Cough.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Gaston Radiology PA

      620 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Duellman is a Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Duellman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Gaston Radiology PA

      336 Burtonwood Dr, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Creasy is a Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Creasy 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, Ascites, Visceromegaly, Splenomegaly, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Gaston Radiology PA

      620 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Hatsios is a Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Hatsios is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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

      Caromont Heart & Vascular-Gastonia

      2555 Court Dr Ste 300, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Greelish is a Thoracic Surgeon in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Greelish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      620 Summit Crossing Pl, Suite 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Jordan is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Fumarase Deficiency, and Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Gaston Radiology PA

      620 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Gaston Radiology PA

      620 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Herring is a Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Herring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Horseshoe Kidney, CAPOS Syndrome, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

      Gaston Radiology PA

      620 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Memolo is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Memolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Gaston Radiology PA

      620 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Miller is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Miller 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), Familial Prostate Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Gaston Radiology PA

      620 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Heidi Hartman is a Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Fibroadenoma.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Physician Assistant | Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Physician Assistant | Interventional Radiology

      Gaston Radiology PA

      620 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 106, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Karis Roper is a Physician Assistant and an Interventional Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Ms. Roper has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Ms. Roper is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Caromont Medical Group Inc

      660 Summit Crossing Pl, Suite 301, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ajaykumar Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Gastonia Medical Specialty Clinic PA

      1021 X Ray Dr, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anup Banerjee is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Narcolepsy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Banerjee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Caromont Regional Medical Center

      2525 Court Dr, 
      Gastonia, NC 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Girard is a Radiologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Girard 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, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

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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 Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, 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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