The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Ohio, US

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors in Ohio, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1584 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Ohio, US. Of these, 1082 are Experienced, 400 are Advanced and 102 are Distinguished.

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    Joseph Azok
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Azok is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Azok has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Lung Nodules.

    Rahul Renapurkar
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rahul Renapurkar is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Renapurkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Embolectomy.

    Ryo Benson
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryo Benson is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Benson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

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    Gary Chen
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Clinic Medical Services Company, LLC

    762 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, 
    Fairlawn, OH 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Chen is a Radiologist in Fairlawn, Ohio. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Ascites.

    Colin Gillespie
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Gillespie is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gillespie has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Aqeel Chowdhry
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Clinic Medical Services Company, LLC

    4300 Allen Rd, 
    Stow, OH 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aqeel Chowdhry is a Radiologist in Stow, Ohio. Dr. Chowdhry has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Bronchiectasis, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly.

    Frank Ricaurte
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Administrative Campus Building 1

    125875 Science Park Drive, 
    Beachwood, OH 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Ricaurte is a Radiologist in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Ricaurte has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, Carbuncle, and Endoscopy.

    Thomas Herbener
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Herbener is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Herbener has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    James Littman
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Medina Hospital

    1000 East Washington Street, 
    Medina, OH 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Littman is a Radiologist in Medina, Ohio. Dr. Littman has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Subha Ghosh
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    1125 Aspira Ct, 
    Mansfield, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Subha Ghosh is a Radiologist in Mansfield, Ohio. Dr. Ghosh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

    Sudish Murthy
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudish Murthy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Murthy has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    William Murphy
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Murphy is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Murphy has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Boils.

    Mark Richards
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Richards is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Richards has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Rafik Khalil
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafik Khalil is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Khalil has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and 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 Carbuncle.

    John Saks
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Saks is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Saks has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Ascites.

    Leonard Kahn
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Hillcrest Hospital

    6780 Mayfield Road, 
    Mayfield Hts, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Kahn is a Radiologist in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Kahn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Ajay Bhardwaj
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajay Bhardwaj is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bhardwaj has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Daniel Raymond
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Raymond is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Raymond has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Sreenivasa R. Chanamolu
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercy Health — St. Rita's Pulmonary

    770 West High Street, Suite 240, 
    Lima, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Sreenivasa Chanamolu is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Chanamolu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chanamolu is currently accepting new patients.

    Matthew D. Giudice
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Clinic Medical Services Company, LLC

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Giudice is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Giudice has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Lung Nodules.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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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