The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Katy, TX

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Katy, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Katy, TX. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Utmb Faculty Group Practice

    511 Park Grove Dr, 
    Katy, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Sedrak is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Katy, Texas. Dr. Sedrak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Evan A. Howard
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    24600 Katy Fwy, 
    Katy, TX 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Howard is a Radiologist in Katy, Texas. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    23900 Katy Fwy, 
    Katy, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terence O'connor is a Radiologist in Katy, Texas. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Varicocele, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

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

    Nirp Katy PLLC

    23510 Kingsland Blvd Ste 100, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Chauvin is an Interventional Radiologist in Katy, Texas. Dr. Chauvin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Katy Critical Care Consultants PLLC

    23900 Katy Fwy, 
    Katy, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Bing is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Katy, Texas. Dr. Bing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Bing is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Utmb Faculty Group Practice

    511 Park Grove Dr, 
    Katy, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    Harbans Singh is a Radiologist in Katy, Texas. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Vertigo, and Lump in the Abdomen. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Musc Community Physicians

    6711 Nimitz Ct, 
    Katy, TX 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I strive to perform and provide the best service and care I can. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because it’s where I felt my skill and knowledge can make the biggest difference in the world. | Personal interests | I’m interested in creating a sustainable work/life balance. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Neural Crest Tumor, Diencephalic Syndrome, Herniated Disk, and CAPOS Syndrome.

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

    William A Currie MD PA

    21700 Kingsland Blvd Ste 201, 
    Katy, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qi-ming Zhu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Katy, Texas. Dr. Zhu has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

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

    Memorial Pulmonary And Sleep Disorders Associates P A

    18300 Katy Fwy Ste 615, 
    Houston, TX 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Waheed is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Waheed 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), Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    16001 Park Ten Pl Ste 300, 
    Houston, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhakti Gidvani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gidvani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Lung Metastases.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    27700 NW Freeway Ste 200, 
    Cypress, TX 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Hang is a Radiologist in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Hang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Breast Lump.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates

    18400 Katy Fwy Ste 640, 
    Houston, TX 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Javier Lafuente is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lafuente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    19255 Park Row Ste 102, 
    Houston, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Salazar is an Internal Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Salazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    27700 NW Freeway Ste 200, 
    Cypress, TX 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Keller is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Swyer-James Syndrome, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    27700 NW Freeway Ste 200, 
    Cypress, TX 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Hardin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Hardin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Newborn Jaundice.

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

    Office

    10837 Katy Fwy Ste 250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mir Alikhan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Alikhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Memorial Pulmonology PA

    10837 Katy Fwy Ste 100, 
    Houston, TX 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anatoli Krasko is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Krasko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Emphysema, and Bullae.

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

    Office

    10837 Katy Fwy Ste 250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmer Faruki is a Sleep Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Faruki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pleurisy, Vertebroplasty, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    10837 Katy Fwy Ste 250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Murtuza Ahmed is a Sleep Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

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

    Office

    10837 Katy Fwy Ste 250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abid Iqbal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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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