The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Smyrna, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Smyrna, TN. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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35 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    1840 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 405, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lani Thomas is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Breast Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Premier Radiology Smyrna

    741 President Pl Ste 100, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stan Pope is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Pope is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Lung Nodules, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Premier Radiology Smyrna

    741 President Pl Ste 100, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Dame is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Dame is rated as an Experienced 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 Ascites, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Premier Radiology Smyrna

    741 President Pl Ste 100, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Williams is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Premier Radiology Smyrna

    741 President Pl Ste 100, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Layman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Layman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Lung Nodules, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Sleep Medicine

    Smyrna Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    13181 Old Nashville Hwy Ste 150, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernando Figueroa is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Figueroa 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatrics

    Smyrna Pulmonary And Sleep Associates PLLC

    13181 Old Nashville Hwy Ste 150, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Divya Salhan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Salhan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Surgery

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 410, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ward Houck is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Houck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 310, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Murray Arons is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Arons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Lab Plus LLC

    1700 Medical Center Pkwy, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erich Lussnig is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Lussnig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Smyrna Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    13181 Old Nashville Hwy Ste 150, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prakash Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Smyrna Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    13181 Old Nashville Hwy Ste 150, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Harland is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Harland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Smyrna Pulmonary And Sleep Associates PLLC

    13181 Old Nashville Hwy Ste 150, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vineesha Arelli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Arelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 310, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Toby Smith is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    1840 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Owen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Owen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blau Syndrome, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Congenital Giant Megaureter.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 310, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mildenhall is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Mildenhall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Middle Tennessee Center For Lung Disease PC

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 310, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Louthan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Louthan 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 Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 310, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Poliner is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Poliner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Tennessee Valley Healthcare System-Alvin C. York Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3400 Lebanon Rd, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Walton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Walton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Splenomegaly.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Lab Plus LLC

    1700 Medical Center Pkwy, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Green is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Green 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 Blau Syndrome, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Headache, and Diverticular Disease.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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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