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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Oak Ridge, TN. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 17 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Methodist Medical Center

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Weaver is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Imaging Associates Of Oak Ridge PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Hardin is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Hardin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, Ascites, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Imaging Associates Of Oak Ridge PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Derr is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Derr 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 Melorheostosis.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Imaging Associates Of Oak Ridge PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Markel is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Markel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Imaging Associates Of Oak Ridge PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sean Murray is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Vertigo.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC

      800 Oak Ridge Tpke, A101, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Goodwin is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Methodist Medical Center

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Arabiat is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Arabiat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Arabiat is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Imaging Associates Of Oak Ridge PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jay Colby is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Colby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Emphysema, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Imaging Associates Of Oak Ridge PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Tramontana is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Tramontana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Emphysema, and Wandering Spleen.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Imaging Associates Of Oak Ridge PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Reiter is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Reiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Visceromegaly, Ureterocele, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Reiter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Imaging Associates Of Oak Ridge PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lindsay Luttrell is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Luttrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Luttrell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Imaging Associates Of Oak Ridge PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Devarshi Desai is a Radiologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Desai has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Statcare Inpatient LLC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ibrahim Haddad is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Endoscopy. Dr. Haddad is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      944 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Henschen is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Henschen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Henschen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      800 Oak Ridge Turnpike C-200, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Hughes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchogenic Cyst, Empyema, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Knoxville Hma Physician Management, LLC

      10820 Parkside Dr, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Mcalexander is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mcalexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Mcalexander is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Association Of University Radiologists, PC

      11440 Parkside Dr, Suite 204, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Stephens is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Stephens has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stephens is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      Knoxville Hma Physician Management, LLC

      10820 Parkside Dr, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Walker is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Abercrombie Radiological Consultants Inc

      10820 Parkside Dr, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Stallworth is a Radiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Stallworth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Statcare Outpatient LLC

      10904 Kingston Pike, Suite 102, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (10.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Pharaoh is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Pharaoh 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), Asthma in Children, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pharaoh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Oak Ridge, TN?

      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 Oak Ridge, TN?

      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 Oak Ridge, TN?

      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 Oak Ridge, TN?

      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 Oak Ridge, TN?

      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 Oak Ridge, TN?

      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 Oak Ridge, TN?

      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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