The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in little river, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near little river, SC. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
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    McLeod Seacoast

    4000 Highway 9 E, 
    Little River, SC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    843-692-0570
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Kuperman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Kuperman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Vertigo. Dr. Kuperman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Kevin M. Dineen
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Kevin M. Dineen
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    McLeod Physician Associates II

    3980 Highway 9 E Ste 340, 
    Little River, SC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    843-390-8302
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Dineen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Dineen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Dineen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Nicholas Kallay
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Nicholas Kallay
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Shallotte

    512 Village Rd, Ste 101, 
    Shallotte, NC 
     (13.5 miles away)
    910-662-8550
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Kallay is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shallotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kallay is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Kallay is board certified in Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Kallay is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Thomas S. Bumbalo
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Thomas S. Bumbalo
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Health Specialists

    906 Medical Cir, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Bumbalo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Bumbalo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Bronchiectasis, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Bumbalo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Gregory L. Becker
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Gregory L. Becker
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Shores Medical Associates

    906 Medical Cir, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    843-497-5929
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Becker is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Becker is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Becker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (14.4 miles away)
    843-692-0570
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Daly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Daly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Daly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (14.4 miles away)
    843-692-0570
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Durst is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Durst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Ascites, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Durst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (14.4 miles away)
    843-692-1916
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jean-martin Gingras is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gingras 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 Vertigo, Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Gingras is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Heather L. Palomino
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Heather L. Palomino
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Grand Strand Heart And Vascular Care - Myrtle Beach

    920 Doug White Dr Ste 510, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Palomino is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Palomino 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Palomino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Russell F. Stahl
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Russell F. Stahl
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Grand Strand Heart And Vascular Care - Myrtle Beach

    920 Doug White Dr Ste 510, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    843-497-7772
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Stahl is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Stahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Degos Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Stahl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Parijat M. Didolkar
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Parijat M. Didolkar
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Grand Strand Heart And Vascular Care - Myrtle Beach

    920 Doug White Dr Ste 510, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Parijat Didolkar is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Didolkar is rated as an Experienced 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Didolkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Alan B. Cohen
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Alan B. Cohen
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Health Specialists

    906 Medical Cir, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Cohen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Bullae. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Adam W. Bostick
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Adam W. Bostick
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Health Specialists

    906 Medical Cir, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Bostick is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Bostick 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Bostick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Thaddeus W. Golden
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Dr. Thaddeus W. Golden
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Shores Medical Associates

    906 Medical Cir, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    843-497-5929
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thaddeus Golden is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Golden is rated as an Experienced 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Neurosarcoidosis, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Golden is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
     (14.4 miles away)
    843-692-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Zdybel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Zdybel 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 Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Dr. Zdybel 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 little river, 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 little river, 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 do I find the best Pleural Effusion doctor near little river, SC?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near little river, 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 little river, 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 little river, 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 little river, 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 little river, 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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