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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Kingwood, TX. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

      Houston Intensivists PLLC

      451 Kingwood Medical Dr Ste 100, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sivatej Sarva is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Sarva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

      Houston Intensivists PLLC

      451 Kingwood Medical Dr Ste 100, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Skantha Manjunath is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Manjunath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

      Kingwood Pulmonary PA

      201 Kingwood Medical Dr Ste B100, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Akinyinka Ajelabi is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Ajelabi 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, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      David P Ellent PLLC

      22751 Professional Dr, Suite 140, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amanbir Sohal is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Sohal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sohal is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Pulmonary Critical Care And Sleep Specialists PA

      451 Kingwood Medical Dr, Suite 100, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ramesh Kesavan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Kesavan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kesavan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Pulmonary Critical Care And Sleep Specialists PA

      451 Kingwood Medical Dr, Suite 100, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gnananandh Jayaraman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Jayaraman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Jayaraman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      North Houston Respiratory Consultants, PA

      9950 Memorial Blvd, Suite 102, 
      Humble, TX 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Salman Alim is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Humble, Texas. Dr. Alim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumomediastinum, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Alim is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Houston Heart - Kingwood

      22999 Highway 59 N Ste 200 Bldg B, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose Montalvo is a Thoracic Surgeon in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Montalvo 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, Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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

      Quality Surgical Heart & Vascular

      24044 Highway 59 N, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ibrahim Yazji is a Thoracic Surgeon in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Yazji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Singleton Associates, PA

      22999 Hwy 59 N, Suite 240, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Baron Black is a Radiologist in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Thyroid Nodule.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

      22999 Highway 59 N, 
      Kingwood, TX 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Thompson is a Radiologist in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease.

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

      Mehta Medical Group PLLC

      1702 FM 1960 Bypass Rd E, 
      Humble, TX 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Atul Matta is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Humble, Texas. Dr. Matta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Acidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

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

      North Houston Respiratory Consultants, PA

      9950 Memorial Blvd, Suite 102, 
      Humble, TX 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Fakhruddin Rakla is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Humble, Texas. Dr. Rakla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Rakla is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      19411 Mckay Dr, Suite 250, 
      Humble, TX 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Mandarin, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexander Tiu is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Humble, Texas. Dr. Tiu 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, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tiu is currently accepting new patients.

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

      North Houston Respiratory Consultants, PA

      9950 Memorial Blvd, Suite 102, 
      Humble, TX 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Turuvekere Jayaram is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Humble, Texas. Dr. Jayaram 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, Asthma in Children, and Long Haul COVID. Dr. Jayaram is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, 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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