The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Salem, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Salem, VA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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47 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Blue Mountain Pathology Professioanl Corporation

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Dorsey is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Dorsey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Dorsey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LewisGale Physicians Pulmonology - Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste B-1, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Greene is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Greene is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Rosenfeld is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Rosenfeld 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rosenfeld 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

    Office

    2860 Keagy Rd, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Guyer is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Guyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Stroke, Thyroid Nodule, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    1970 Roanoke Blvd, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Hawker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Hawker 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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Hawker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Broadwell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Broadwell 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, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Headache, and Vertigo. Dr. Broadwell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Blue Mountain Pathology Professioanl Corporation

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Killeen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Killeen 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 Hypovolemic Shock, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Killeen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lewis-Gale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd Ste 1030, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Brunelli is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Brunelli 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Brunelli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LewisGale Physicians Cardiothoracic Surgery

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste 3B-CTS, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cemil Purut is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Purut 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 Pleurisy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Purut is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lewisgale Physicians Pulmonology-Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste B-1, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neeta Vorst is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Vorst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Vorst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LewisGale Physicians Pulmonology - Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste B-1, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederic Rawlins-Iii is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Rawlins-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Rawlins-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Medical Center

    2017 Jefferson St Sw, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Dubovsky is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Dubovsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Vertigo, Stroke, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Dubovsky is board certified in Neuroradiology, American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Dubovsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Medical Center

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francine Jacobson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Thymectomy. Dr. Jacobson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral required

    Carilion Clinic Interventional Radiology-Crmh

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph A Hughes Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. A Hughes Iii 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. A Hughes Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Abkhaz
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel W Schepens is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. W Schepens is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Familial Porencephaly. Dr. W Schepens is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Clinic Imaging-Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rathnakar M Sherigar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. M Sherigar 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, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Prerenal Azotemia. Dr. M Sherigar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Clinic Breast Care Center

    1211 S Jefferson St, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christin N Martino is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. N Martino 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 Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. N Martino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Medical Center

    2017 S Jefferson St, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Joseph is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Joseph 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Clinic Imaging-Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jackson W Kiser is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. W Kiser 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 Neuroendocrine Tumor, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Lung Nodules, and Gastric Lymphoma. Dr. W Kiser is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Clinic Imaging-Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Steffe is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Steffe 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 Prerenal Azotemia, Pleurisy, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Steffe is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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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