The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Shelby, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1159 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Shelby, NC. Of these, 920 are Experienced, 202 are Advanced and 37 are Distinguished.

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

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Surgery Pineville

    10650 Park Road, Suite 250, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Watts is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Watts 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 Necrosis, Pleural Effusion, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Watts is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Watts is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth

    1237 Harding Place, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Roach is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Roach 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 Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Roach is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Roach is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Duke Cancer Center

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamran Mahmood is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Mahmood is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease , and American Board Of Internal Med, Critical Care Medicine.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Raleigh Radiology

    5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Carter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Carter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Pleurisy. Dr. Carter is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology.

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

    Raleigh Radiology

    5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Long is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Long 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Long is board certified in Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology.

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

    Raleigh Radiology

    5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    5+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Harris is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 5 years. Dr. Harris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carbuncle, Boils, Folliculitis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Harris is board certified in Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Charlotte Radiology

    700 E. Morehead St., Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Baker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Baker is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Baker is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Triad Radiology Associates

    3010 Trenwest Drive, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Armstrong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Armstrong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Armstrong is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Raleigh Radiology

    5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Peterson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Peterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Boils, Folliculitis, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Peterson is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a radiologist who specializes in the diagnosis of all diseases related to the heart and lungs. This includes the interpretation of chest radiographs, CT, and MRI. I am passionate about clinical care and radiology education and serve as a consultant to all providers at Duke Health who order imaging studies for their patients. Dr. Henry is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Cough, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Henry is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    University Of North Carolina Hospitals

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Akulian is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Akulian is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lara Bashoura is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Bashoura is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Mission Hospitals Inc

    534 Biltmore Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peiweng Chen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Chen 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    513 McDowell St, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaun Rybak is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Rybak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Diverticular Disease.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Mission Hospitals Inc

    534 Biltmore Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Moore is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Novant Health Pulmonary Medicine - Wilmington

    1090 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennings Nestor is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Nestor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

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

    Raleigh Radiology

    5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Mcbride is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Mcbride is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Mcbride is board certified in Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Mission Hospitals Inc

    534 Biltmore Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Ruhland is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Ruhland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Galactocoele, and Breast Lump.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Sabath is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Sabath is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Georgie Eapen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Eapen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

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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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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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