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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 312 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near pasadena, TX. Of these, 213 are Experienced, 80 are Advanced and 19 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

    4000 Spencer Hwy, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Hang is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Hang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3301 Plainview St Ste 8, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    George Nassif is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Nassif 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 Pleural Effusion, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nassif is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pasadena Office

    4000 Spencer Hwy Fl 1, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerhard Wittich is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Wittich 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, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Wittich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

    11800 Astoria Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Grider Gordon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gordon is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    1101 Bates Avenue, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Coselli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

    4000 Spencer Hwy, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Thomas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

    4000 Spencer Hwy, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linh Pham is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced 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 Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

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

    HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

    4000 Spencer Hwy, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    David Hu is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3412 Burke Rd # 100, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Choudhri is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Choudhri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Ascites, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Choudhri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lung Center Associates

    4003 Woodlawn Ave, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Stein is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced 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 Asbestosis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Minimally Invasive Specialist Of Texas

    4003 Woodlawn Ave, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Iftikhar Burney is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Burney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Burney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Houston Heart - Southeast

    3801 Vista Rd Ste 300, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Khaja Moinuddeen is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Moinuddeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Moinuddeen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    Pasadena, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhammad Faisal is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Faisal 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Faisal 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

    Southeast Houston Pulmonology

    5010 Crenshaw Rd, Ste 100, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Hamer is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Hamer 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 COVID-19, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hamer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Hermann Cancer Center - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St, Suite 2900, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pushan Jani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jani 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required
    6720 Bertner Ave, Ste 2270, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Gregg is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gregg is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gregg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1489, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garrett Walsh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Pulmonology

    6445 Main St Fl 22, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodney Folz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Folz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension, Grass Allergy, and Cystic Fibrosis. Dr. Folz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1489, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Hofstetter is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hofstetter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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

    Scarsdale Imaging Inc

    11034 Scarsdale Blvd Ste A, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinh Le is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Le 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, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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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