The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in columbus, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 169 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near columbus, OH. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    Mount Carmel West Hospital

    793 W State St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Vitellas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Vitellas 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Vitellas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Ohio State University Hospital-Doan Hall

    410 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Davis is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Davis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

    395 W 12th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gehan Ibrahim is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Ibrahim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Ibrahim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    395 W 12th Ave Rm 460, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edwin Donnelly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Donnelly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Donnelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    471 E Broad St Ste 1400, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Hill is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Emphysema. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Golub is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Golub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Golub is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Golub is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Levey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Levey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Levey is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Levey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Moni Stein is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Stein 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 Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Stein is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Garaas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Garaas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Emphysema, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Garaas is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Garaas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dipika Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Wiltrout is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Wiltrout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wiltrout is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Wiltrout is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jayesh Hari is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hari 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 Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hari is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Hari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Cassady is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Cassady 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 Blau Syndrome, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Cassady is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Cassady is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Passerini is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Passerini is rated as an Advanced 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema. Dr. Passerini is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Passerini is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Hoenninger is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hoenninger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Hoenninger is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Hoenninger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harlan Meyer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Koza is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Koza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleural Effusion, and Subcutaneous Emphysema. Dr. Koza is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Koza is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bang Huynh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Huynh is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corp

    111 S Grant Ave, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Meier is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Meier is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Meier is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Cahoon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Cahoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Cahoon is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 columbus, OH?

    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 columbus, OH?

    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 columbus, OH?

    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 columbus, OH?

    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 columbus, OH?

    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 columbus, OH?

    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 columbus, OH?

    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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