The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Greenville, SC

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Greenville, SC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 123 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Greenville, SC. Of these, 90 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Palmetto Pulmonary And Critical Care

    3 Francis Ste 300, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Payne is an Internal Medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Payne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Palmetto Pulmonary And Critical Care

    3 Francis Ste 300, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ezzat El is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. El 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, Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Palmetto Pulmonary And Critical Care

    3 Francis Ste 300, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Mullen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Mullen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Palmetto Pulmonary And Critical Care

    3 Francis Ste 300, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christy Sine is an Internal Medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Sine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    James E. Stephenson
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute Multidisciplinary Center – Faris Rd.

    890 West Faris Road, Suite 320, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Stephenson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Stephenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stephenson is currently accepting new patients.

    William D. Bolton
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute Multidisciplinary Center – Faris Rd.

    890 West Faris Road, Suite 320, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Bolton is a Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bolton is currently accepting new patients.

    Judson A. Lewis
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Prisma Health Pulmonary Disease

    890 West Faris Road, Suite 580, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Judson Lewis is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael R. Mease
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology PB Revenue–Midlands

    1210 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mease is a Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Mease is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Ascites, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Rodney G. Shaffer
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology PB Revenue–Midlands

    1210 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Shaffer is a Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough.

    Gilbert E. Parker
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology PB Revenue–Midlands

    1210 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilbert Parker is a Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Ascites, Ureterocele, and Headache.

    Timothy L. Pannell
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology PB Revenue–Midlands

    1210 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Pannell is a Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Ascites, Herniated Disk, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Phong Le
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Radiology PB Revenue–Midlands

    1210 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phong Le is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Le has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Osteoarthritis, and Pleurisy.

    Derek P. Jakes
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Prisma Health Imaging Center–Greenville

    21 Orchard Park Drive, Suite A, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Jakes is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Jakes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jakes is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Palmetto Pulmonary And Critical Care

    3 Francis Ste 300, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nasir Awan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Awan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Palmetto Anesthesia Associates

    3 Saint Francis Dr Ste 300, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Kubiak is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Kubiak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Carolina Nephrology – Mills Ave

    203 Mills Avenue, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Graham is a Nephrologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Graham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Graham is currently accepting new patients.

    Jonathan R. Hinshelwood
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Interventional Radiology

    701 Grove Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Hinshelwood is an Interventional Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Hinshelwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hinshelwood is currently accepting new patients.

    Aron M. Devane
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Interventional Radiology

    701 Grove Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aron Devane is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Devane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Devane is currently accepting new patients.

    Matthew R. Gossage
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Interventional Radiology

    701 Grove Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Gossage is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Gossage has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gossage is currently accepting new patients.

    Naveen N. Parti
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Interventional Radiology

    701 Grove Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Parti is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Parti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Headache, and Vertigo.

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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 Greenville, SC?

    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 Greenville, SC?

    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 Greenville, SC?

    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 Greenville, SC?

    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 Greenville, SC?

    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 Greenville, SC?

    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 Greenville, SC?

    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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