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    MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Wilmington, NC. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    50 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Novant Health Pulmonary Medicine - Wilmington

      1090 Medical Center Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennings Nestor is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Nestor has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

      Robert Cortina
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

      1912 Tradd Court, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Cortina is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Cortina has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Byron Carter
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

      1912 Tradd Court, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Byron Carter is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Carter has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

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      Peter Kane
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

      1912 Tradd Court, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Kane is a Vascular Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Kane has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Jeko Madjarov
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

      1912 Tradd Court, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeko Madjarov is a Vascular Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Madjarov has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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

      Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

      1912 Tradd Court, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Chamnin is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Chamnin has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

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

      The Cape Fear Center For Medical Arts

      1222 Medical Center Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Green is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Wha Medical Clinic PLLC

      1202 Medical Center Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin O'neil is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. O'neil 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, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

      Coastal Pulmonary Medicine PA

      1090 Medical Center Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christian Lloyd is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Cardiology

      Porters Neck Imaging LLC

      1025 Medical Center Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lewis Warren is a Cardiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Warren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Folliculitis, and Thyroidectomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1222 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Brodwater is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Brodwater is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Brodwater is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1202 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Poole is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Poole is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Poole is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1202 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Dziedzic is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Dziedzic 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, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dziedzic is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1202 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Braithwaite is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Braithwaite is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy. Dr. Braithwaite is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1202 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Crawford is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1202 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Boyd is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Boyd 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 Melorheostosis. Dr. Boyd is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1202 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Wehner is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Wehner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Herniated Disk, Headache, and Pleurisy. Dr. Wehner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1202 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kendall Yokubaitis is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Yokubaitis has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Biliary Dyskinesia, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yokubaitis is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1202 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sandip Patel is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Wilmington Health PLLC

      1202 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Willard Hession is a Radiologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hession is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Caffey Disease, Herniated Disk, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Hession is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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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