The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in South Dakota, US

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors in South Dakota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 118 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near South Dakota, US. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    Avera McKennan

    1301 S Cliff Ave Ste 601, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fady Jamous is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Jamous is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Avera Queen Of Peace

    525 N Foster St, 
    Mitchell, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Smith is a Radiologist in Mitchell, South Dakota. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Huron Regional Medical Center

    172 4th St SE, 
    Huron, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jim Schwaiger is a Radiologist in Huron, South Dakota. Dr. Schwaiger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Pleurisy.

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

    Avera McKennan

    1301 S Cliff Ave Ste 601, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Hericks is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hericks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    501 Summit St, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Leon is a Radiologist in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Leon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Headache.

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

    Sanford Clinic Usd Family Medicine

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 407, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashraf Elshami is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Elshami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Avera McKennan

    1301 S Cliff Ave Ste 601, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Hanson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Sanford Radiology Clinic

    1210 W 18th St Ste LL03, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Fischer is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, and Melorheostosis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Sanford Radiology Clinic

    1210 W 18th St Ste LL03, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Prescott is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Prescott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Avera McKennan Hospital And University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Turneau is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Turneau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Avera McKennan Hospital And University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Hora is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Avera McKennan Hospital And University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Helgeson is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Helgeson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Collapsed Lung.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Sanford Radiology Clinic

    1210 W 18th St Ste LL03, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Barness is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Barness is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Visceromegaly, and Splenomegaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Avera McKennan Hospital And University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzanne Woodward is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Woodward is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Avera McKennan Hospital And University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brad Paulson is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Paulson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Avera McKennan Hospital And University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Jordahl is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Jordahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Breast Lump, Pleural Effusion, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Sanford Radiology Clinic

    1210 W 18th St Ste LL03, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Flohr is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Flohr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Avera McKennan Hospital And University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daryl Rife is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Rife is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Sanford Radiology Clinic

    1210 W 18th St Ste LL03, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barney Stoutamire is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Stoutamire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Sanford Radiology Clinic

    1210 W 18th St Ste LL03, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Floyd is a Radiologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Floyd 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 Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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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