The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Portland, OR

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 153 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Portland, OR. Of these, 143 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Hataya K. Poonyagariyagorn
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Hataya K. Poonyagariyagorn
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral required
    9427 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 296, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    503-297-3778
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Hataya Poonyagariyagorn is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Poonyagariyagorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Lung Metastases, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Poonyagariyagorn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jeffrey M. Bluhm
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jeffrey M. Bluhm
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    9427 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 296, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    503-297-3778
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Bluhm is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Bluhm 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 Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Bluhm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral required
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    4805 Northeast Glisan Street, Suite 11N, 
    Portland, OR 
     (3.3 miles away)
    503-215-8650
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Gibson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced 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 Jaundice, Ascites, Visceromegaly, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Raman N. Kansal
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Raman N. Kansal
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1123 SE Market St, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.2 miles away)
    503-261-6681
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Raman Kansal is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kansal 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, Osteoarthritis, Ascites, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Kansal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    503-494-2570
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Weldon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Weldon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Weldon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    503-418-0990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chara Rydzak is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rydzak 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 Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Rydzak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    503-494-8311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cristina Fuss is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Fuss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Fuss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. John E. Heffner
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. John E. Heffner
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Providence Medical Group Infectious Disease Consultants East

    5050 NE Hoyt St Ste 540, 
    Portland, OR 
     (3.3 miles away)
    503-215-6600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Heffner is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Heffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required
    9205 Southwest Barnes Road, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    503-216-2167
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Whetstone is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Whetstone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Whetstone is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required
    9205 Southwest Barnes Road, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    503-216-2167
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Hazard is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hazard 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, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Lump in the Abdomen. Dr. Hazard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cherry Park Pathology Associates

    10123 SE Market St, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.9 miles away)
    503-251-6132
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vineet Chib is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Chib is rated as a Distinguished 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, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chib is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Ly N. Huynh
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Ly N. Huynh
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Texas Radiology Associates Llp

    7501 Se Evergreen Hwy, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    972-599-9327
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ly Huynh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Huynh is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Vertigo. Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1720 SW 4th Ave Apt 805, 
    Portland, OR 
     (0.8 miles away)
    971-344-7943
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eran Shlomovitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Shlomovitz 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, Ascites, Intussusception in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shlomovitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Andrology Lab LLC

    3303 S Bond Ave, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.2 miles away)
    503-418-0990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Capek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Capek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Gallbladder Disease, Mesenchymoma, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma. Dr. Capek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    503-418-0990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Primack is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Primack is rated as an Experienced 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 Cystic Fibrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Cough, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Dr. Primack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jonathan D. Steinberger
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Jonathan D. Steinberger
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    503-494-7660
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Steinberger is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Steinberger 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 Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. En-haw Wu
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. En-haw Wu
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    503-418-0990
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, French, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    En-haw Wu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Svetlana Kotova
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Svetlana Kotova
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    503-494-7820
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Svetlana Kotova is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kotova is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kotova is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Tanay Y. Patel
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Tanay Y. Patel
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    503-494-7660
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanay Patel is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Pleurisy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    503-494-7660
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramsey Al-Hakim is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Al-Hakim 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 Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Thyroid Nodule, Ureterocele, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Al-Hakim 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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 do I find the best Pleural Effusion doctor near Portland, OR?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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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