The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Albuquerque, NM

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 154 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Albuquerque, NM. Of these, 119 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic Health Services Professional Association, Inc

    4072 Dietz Farm Cir Nw, 
    Los Ranchos, NM 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hunt is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Ranchos, New Mexico. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Hunt 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 Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Sclerosing Mesenteritis. Dr. Hunt is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2015.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Cleveland Clinic Health Services Professional Association, Inc

    4712 Haines Ave Ne, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Myers is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Myers 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, Lemierre Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Myers is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2017.

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

    Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Bordegaray is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Bordegaray 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 Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    University Of New Mexico Ems Consortium

    1 University Of New Mexico, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Simmons is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Simmons 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, CAPOS Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    University Of New Mexico Ems Consortium

    1 University Of New Mexico, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Terrazas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Terrazas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Torsion, Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Optum Sunport

    2901 Transport St SE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Monik Lala is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Lala 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 Nasal Flaring, Thyroid Nodule, Vertigo, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Lala is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Lala is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Raa Imaging

    4411 The 25 Way NE Ste 150, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tahir Alkhairy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Alkhairy 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 Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Alkhairy is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Alkhairy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    500 Walter St NE Ste 501, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sivakumar Nagaraju is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Nagaraju is rated as an Experienced 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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Lovelace Medical Towers-Pulmonology

    500 Walter St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Mazer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mazer is rated as an Experienced 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 COVID-19, Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Lovelace Medical Towers-Pulmonology

    500 Walter St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Viral Gandhi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced 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 COVID-19, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Embolectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Archibeque is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Archibeque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Barron is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Barron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Diverticular Disease, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mals is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mals is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacey Jesser is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Jesser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Soroka is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Soroka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome and Pleural Effusion.

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

    Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chidozie Agu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Agu is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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

    Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Magana is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Magana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hameed Fnu Abdul is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Fnu Abdul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Hypovolemic Shock, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Jensen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, COVID-19, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Itani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Itani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hypovolemic Shock, Pleurisy, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

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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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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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