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    MediFind found 216 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Milwaukee, WI. Of these, 189 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    216 providers found
      Steven L. Leh
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Aurora Pulmonary & Sleep Services

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave 2nd Fl Galleria, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Leh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Leh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Ted J. Gronski
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Aurora Pulmonary & Sleep Services

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave 2nd Fl Galleria, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German

      Ted Gronski is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Gronski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

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      Tarif Smadi
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Aurora Pulmonary & Sleep Services

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave 2nd Fl Galleria, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic

      Tarif Smadi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Smadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.

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      William B. Tisol
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Aurora Cardiovascular & Thoracic Services

      2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 507, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Tisol is a Thoracic Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Tisol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

      David S. Demos
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Aurora Cardiovascular & Thoracic Services

      2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 507, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Demos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Demos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

      8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Kurman is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Kurman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kurman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

      8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Pearson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Cardiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Cardiology

      The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

      8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Linsky is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Linsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Endoscopy. Dr. Linsky is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Thoracic Surgery, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Johnstone is a Thoracic Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Johnstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Thymectomy. Dr. Johnstone is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      111 E Wisconsin Ave, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lawrence Reif is a Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Reif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

      Michael P. Mullin
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology

      Aurora Sinai Medical Center

      945 N 12th St, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Mullin is an Interventional Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Mullin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

      Raed A. Hamed
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Raed Hamed, MD, LLC

      960 N 12th St 1st Fl, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic

      Raed Hamed is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Hamed 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, and Asthma in Children.

      Muhammad Nadeem
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Aurora Pulmonary & Sleep Services

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave 2nd Fl Galleria, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu

      Muhammad Nadeem is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Nadeem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

      Mouhammed Rihawi
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Aurora Pulmonary Sleep Clinic

      2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 468, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Mouhammed Rihawi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Rihawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, Asthma in Children, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      John Crouch
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Aurora Cardiovascular & Thoracic Services

      2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 507, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Crouch is a Thoracic Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Crouch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      400 W River Woods Pkwy, 
      Glendale, WI 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Clark Kholeif is a Radiologist in Glendale, Wisconsin. Dr. Kholeif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Kholeif is currently accepting new patients.

      Paul Grebe
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Aurora St Luke's Medical Center

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Grebe is a Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Grebe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

      Samir P. Shah
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology

      Aurora St Luke's Medical Center

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samir Shah is an Interventional Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Liver Embolization, and Bone Graft.

      Craig Swanson
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Aurora St Luke's Medical Center

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Craig Swanson is a Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Swanson has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

      Jonathan H. Stein
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Aurora St Luke's Medical Center

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Stein is a Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Milwaukee, WI?

      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 Milwaukee, WI?

      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 Milwaukee, WI?

      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 Milwaukee, WI?

      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 Milwaukee, WI?

      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 Milwaukee, WI?

      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 Milwaukee, WI?

      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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