The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Corpus Christi, TX

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Corpus Christi, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Corpus Christi, TX. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Radiology & Imaging Of South Texas LLP

    3226 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Hanisch is a Neuroradiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Hanisch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Headache, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    South Texas Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1501 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajeev Narang is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Narang 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), Asthma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Narang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1501 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarun Madappa is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Madappa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology & Imaging Of South Texas LLP

    3226 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Aitken is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Aitken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Bayside Pulmonology PLLC

    3302 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhay Vakil is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Vakil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline

    600 Elizabeth St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khalid Sherani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Sherani has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline

    600 Elizabeth St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Cox is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Associates LLP

    1812 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kozlowski is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Kozlowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Blau Syndrome, Interstitial Lung Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Associates LLP

    1812 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Elvin is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Elvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Ascites, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Thyroid Nodule, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Radiology Associates LLP

    1812 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Fan is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, Herniated Disk, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Associates LLP

    1812 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Wilson is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Associates LLP

    1812 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Turner is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Breast Lump, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Associates LLP

    1812 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Craft is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Craft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, Baker Cyst, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Radiology Associates LLP

    1812 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Moon is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Moon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Associates LLP

    1812 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Matejka is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Matejka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Corpus Christi Radiology Ctr

    1621 S Brownlee Blvd # 103103, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvaro Ramos is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology & Imaging Of South Texas LLP

    3226 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Vanexan is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Vanexan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Headache, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Imaging Of South Texas

    3226 Reid Dr, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Bikle is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Bikle has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Imaging Of South Texas

    3226 Reid Dr, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ertzner is a Radiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Ertzner has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Headache, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Driscoll Children's Hospital

    3533 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allister Arnold is a Neuroradiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, and Dandy-Walker Syndrome.

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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 Corpus Christi, TX?

    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 Corpus Christi, TX?

    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 Corpus Christi, TX?

    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 Corpus Christi, TX?

    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 Corpus Christi, TX?

    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 Corpus Christi, TX?

    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 Corpus Christi, TX?

    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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