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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near katy, TX. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

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

    Michael Rodriguez is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Aaron Baxter is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Baxter is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Terence O'connor is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Varicocele, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Nirp Katy PLLC

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

    Dean Chauvin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Chauvin is rated as an Advanced 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 Peripheral Artery Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Chauvin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    UT Physicians

    23923 Cinco Ranch Blvd, 
    Katy, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Ocazionez-Trujillo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Ocazionez-Trujillo is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Ocazionez-Trujillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    21700 Kingsland Blvd, Ste 201, 
    Katy, TX 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Jack Zhu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Zhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

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

    Timothy Painter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Painter is rated as an Experienced 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 Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Fecal Impaction. Dr. Painter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

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

    Paul Bing is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Bing 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 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
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

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

    Willy Hwang-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Hwang-Iii 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Vertigo, and Boils. Dr. Hwang-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

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

    Bryan Prange is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Prange 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 Headache, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo. Dr. Prange is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    701 S Fry Rd, Ste 116, 
    Katy, TX 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Jain is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Jain 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, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and COVID-19. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    701 S Fry Rd, Ste 116, 
    Katy, TX 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi, Malayalam, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Nair is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Nair is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required
    19255 Park Row, Ste 102, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Salazar is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Salazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy. Dr. Salazar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist West Hospital

    18500 Katy Fwy, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Light-Iv is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Light-Iv is rated as an Advanced 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 Visceromegaly, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Light-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates

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

    Javier Lafuente is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lafuente is rated as an Experienced 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 Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lafuente is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    13900 Katy Fwy, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia De Groot is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. De Groot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Synovial Sarcoma, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, and Rhabdoid Tumor. Dr. De Groot is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    13900 Katy Fwy, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Wu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Pleurisy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    13900 Katy Fwy, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marcelo Benveniste is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Benveniste is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, Rhabdoid Tumor, and Synovial Sarcoma. Dr. Benveniste is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    27700 NW Freeway Ste 200, 
    Cypress, TX 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Bloom is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Bloom 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 Heart Tumor, Mediastinal Tumor, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Bloom is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    13900 Katy Fwy, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Lee is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pleurisy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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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