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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Waco, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ascension Medical Group Providence Lung Clinic

    342 Richland West Cir, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Boris Murillo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Murillo 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), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Patton is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Patton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Caffey Disease, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

    Richard E. Helmer
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 303-B, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Helmer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Waco, Texas. Dr. Helmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy.

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    Henry J. Boehm
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Consultants Of Texas

    100 Hillcrest Medical Boulevard, Suite H, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Boehm is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Boehm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Visceromegaly, and Lump in the Abdomen.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Hospital Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Hospital Medicine

    Ascension Medical Group Providence Lung Clinic

    342 Richland West Cir, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Klepper is a Hospital Medicine provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Klepper 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), Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Forrest is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Forrest is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Borowski is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Borowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Prince is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Prince is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Breast Lump, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Marcia H. Henderson
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Clinic - Waco

    120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Bldg II, Ste 305, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcia Henderson is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Robert W. Stewart
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Clinic - Waco

    120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Bldg II, Ste 305, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Robert Stewart is a fellowship-trained Pulmonology and Critical Care Physician at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest, where he also serves as Vice Chief of the Medical Staff, and Medical Director of Quality. He received his Medical Degree at the American University of the Caribbean in Sint Maarten, N.A. with clinical clerkships in New York, NY. Dr. Stewart then completed a residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut followed by a Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine through Texas A&M at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX. Dr. Stewart has an active interest in coaching and training others and serves as Faculty for the Academy of Communication in Healthcare, which focuses on promoting patient experience and better healthcare outcomes by developing and enhancing provider communication skills. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine with Baylor College of Medicine and is certified by the American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the American Thoracic Society and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Chronic Cough, Lung Nodules, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy.

    Nathan D. Lott
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Clinic - Waco

    120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Bldg II, Ste 305, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nathan Lott is a board-certified internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care physician with a particular interest in the management of asthma as well as management of complex pleural disease. Dr. Lott is a member of the Student National Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Internists and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. Patient autonomy is important to Dr. Lott, and he ensures that his patients are up to date and knowledgeable about his treatment plans. He collaborates with patients in making the treatment plan because he feels that patients will be more likely to follow through with the plan if they are involved in it. When not working, Dr. Lott spends time with his family, and catching new movies on premiere day, especially Star Wars. Dr. Lott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy.

    Shu-hao Liu
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Clinic - Waco

    120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Bldg II, Ste 305, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Shu-Hao Liu is a pulmonologist in Waco, TX with Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Liu's areas of expertise include COPD, asthma, ILD, lung nodule, sleep apnea, respiratory failure, ARDS, ventilator-associated condition and critical illness. Connect with Dr. Liu: Dr. Liu on Doximity. Dr. Liu 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), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Consultants Of Texas

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas White is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Consultants Of Texas

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Mcclellan is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Mcclellan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Visceromegaly, Vertigo, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Risinger is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Risinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Dobie is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Dobie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Consultants Of Texas

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Greg Bathurst is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Bathurst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Consultants Of Texas

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kirzeder is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Kirzeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), and Headache.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Watson is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Galactocoele.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Radiology Consultants Of Texas

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Gerik is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Gerik has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Athymia, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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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