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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 85 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near dayton, OH. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    Kettering Health Dayton

    405 W Grand Ave, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jarrod Curry is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Curry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Curry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Tsatalis is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Tsatalis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Tsatalis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravi Cherukuri is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Cherukuri 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, Gallbladder Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Cherukuri is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    Office

    3535 Southern Blvd, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Mckenzie is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Folliculitis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mckenzie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Wenker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Wenker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Wenker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
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    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Tyrrell-Ii is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Tyrrell-Ii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Folliculitis, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tyrrell-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon Kauffman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Kauffman is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kauffman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Miller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced 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, Wandering Spleen, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Gearhart is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Gearhart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gearhart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Duncan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Emphysema, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Duncan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Omar Khan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Wandering Spleen, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Laminectomy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarkis Babikian is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Babikian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wandering Spleen, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Babikian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Rydesky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Rydesky 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rydesky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Palomino is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Palomino 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Palomino is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenna Poldemann is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Poldemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Peritonitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Poldemann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Braeuning is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Braeuning 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Breast Lump, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Braeuning is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Monte Zarlingo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Zarlingo 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 Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Zarlingo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bing Hu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Hu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Baker Cyst, and Emphysema. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants Inc.

    1520 S Main St Ste 2, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Clune is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Clune is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Cardiac Arrest, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Clune is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Good Samaritian Hospital

    2222 Philadelphia Dr, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Hall is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Hall 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 Gallbladder Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hall 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 dayton, 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 dayton, 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 dayton, 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 dayton, 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 dayton, 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 dayton, 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 dayton, 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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