The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Allentown, PA

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Allentown, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 180 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Allentown, PA. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Kevin B. Stempel
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1627 W Chew St, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Stempel is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stempel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumomediastinum, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Emphysema.

    John C. Martucci
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley, PC

    1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 2500, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Martucci is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martucci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Boils, Folliculitis, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Ivan M. Fras
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivan Fras is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fras 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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    James A. Newcomb
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Newcomb is a Radiologist and a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Newcomb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Kevin T. Fogarty
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Fogarty is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fogarty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Boils, and Pleurisy.

    Kelly M. Freed
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Freed is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freed 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 Pleurisy.

    Stephen J. Cella
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Cella is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cella is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Eugene K. Chough
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Chough is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chough is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Folliculitis.

    Alan R. Hammond
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    2545 Schoenersville Rd, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Hammond is a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hammond is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

    Michael C. Vichnin
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    2545 Schoenersville Rd, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Vichnin is a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vichnin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 3600, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Benzel is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benzel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    St. Luke's Hospital

    801 Ostrum St, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janet Durick is a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Durick has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    John F. Cox
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley, PC

    1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 2500, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Cox is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Bret J. Kricun
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley, PC

    1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 2500, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bret Kricun is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kricun has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Pleural Effusion.

    Wen S. Young
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1220 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Wen Young is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Ureterocele, Pleural Effusion, and Intussusception in Children.

    Timothy S. Misselbeck
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    LVH Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to enable patients to better understand their conditions and be involved in their own care. Informed patients make the best decisions. | Community involvement | I have always volunteered in the emergency services. I am a fully trained firefighter and rescue technician. I enjoy riding on ambulance calls and hope to stay involved in this service for many years to come. | Personal interests | I enjoy the outdoors, especially the beach and boating. I also enjoy fishing and all forms of motorsports. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Misselbeck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Anurita Jajoo
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Anurita Jajoo is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jajoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Galactocoele, and Boils.

    Richard S. Chang
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    LVH Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    "Philosophy of care | Each of my patients is special and I try my best to treat each person as a whole.  I believe in merging the most advanced technological surgical techniques with a holistic approach. | Also, I am a member of the thoracic cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I believe medicine and surgery is a true life's calling. To be able to dedicate oneself in treating others is truly a privilege and honor. Surgery allows me to focus on the ""moment"" that is almost a spiritual experience. | Community involvement | While I was practicing in Philadelphia, I started a community 10k and 5k run in Washington Crossing to beat lung cancer. Not only to raise for money for lung cancer research but also to educate the public about lung cancer screening. As a thoracic surgeon, my role extends beyond operating. I potentially can save more – even lives – through education. | Personal interests | I enjoy martial arts, meditation, hiking, camping and fishing. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. | ". Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Thymectomy.

    Pius O. Ochieng
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    LVPG Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 205, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Swahili
    Offers Telehealth

    Philosophy of care | My goal is to do my best for each patient and realize each patient is unique. | Why I entered medicine | I got into medicine to help those who are ailing. | Community involvement | I support missionary organizations in Africa (African Mission Healthcare). | Personal interests | It’s important to be part of my young family by spending time with them. I also enjoy soccer and running. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Ochieng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Albert N. Dandegian
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Dandegian is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dandegian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Carbuncle, Boils, and Folliculitis.

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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 near Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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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