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    MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Tuscaloosa, AL. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    35 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Tuscaloosa Lung And Sleep Consultants, PC

      701 University Blvd E, Suite 711, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Azam is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Azam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Azam is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Tuscaloosa Lung And Sleep Consultants, PC

      701 University Blvd E, Suite 711, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Ranju Chandrashekariah is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Chandrashekariah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chandrashekariah is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      850 5th Ave E, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerill Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Comprehensive Sleep Center PC

      1406 Mcfarland Blvd N, Suite C, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeanne Lipscomb is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Lipscomb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Lipscomb is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Tuscaloosa Lung And Sleep Consultants, PC

      701 University Blvd E, Suite 711, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Fausto Salinas is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Salinas has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, COVID-19, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Salinas is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Cardiology Consultants PC

      701 University Blvd E, Suite 400, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Simpson is a Vascular Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Advanced in Pleurisy

      The Radiology Clinic LLC

      100 Rice Mine Rd Loop, Suite 206, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Hamiter is a Radiologist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Hamiter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hamiter is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Advanced in Pleurisy

      The Radiology Clinic LLC

      100 Rice Mine Rd Loop, Suite 301, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Bearden is a Radiologist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Bearden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bearden is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Advanced in Pleurisy

      The Radiology Clinic LLC

      100 Rice Mine Rd Loop, Suite 206, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hugh Borak is a Radiologist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Borak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Headache, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Borak is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Advanced in Pleurisy

      Dch Provider Services LLC

      809 University Blvd E, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Sneckenberger is a Radiologist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Sneckenberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sneckenberger is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine

      Capstone Health Services Foundation PC

      850 Peter Bryce Blvd, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Sherrill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Sherrill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Pleurisy, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Sherrill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Family Medicine

      Pinnacle Physician Group Llp

      2700 Hospital Dr, 
      Northport, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Abney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Northport, Alabama. Dr. Abney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Necrosis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abney is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine
      100 Rice Mine Rd N, Suite B, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Shamblin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Shamblin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Tuscaloosa Lung And Sleep Consultants, PC

      701 University Blvd E, Suite 711, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Kyathanahally Dinesh-Chandra is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Dinesh-Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Dinesh-Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Tuscaloosa Lung And Sleep Consultants, PC

      701 University Blvd E, Suite 711, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Pedro Lopez is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Thoracic Surgery
      701 University Blvd E, Suite 808, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barry Newsom is a Thoracic Surgeon in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Newsom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Experienced in Pleurisy

      The Radiology Clinic LLC

      100 Rice Mine Rd Loop, Suite 206, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Howard Holley is a Radiologist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Holley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Holley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Experienced in Pleurisy

      The Radiology Clinic LLC

      100 Rice Mine Rd Loop, Suite 206, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elizabeth Caldwell is a Radiologist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Caldwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Headache, Diverticular Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Caldwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Experienced in Pleurisy

      The Radiology Clinic LLC

      100 Rice Mine Rd Loop, Suite 301, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Russell Scholl is a Radiologist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Scholl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Scholl is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Experienced in Pleurisy

      Dch Provider Services LLC

      809 University Blvd E, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Brandel is a Radiologist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Brandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Pleurisy?

      Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain when you take a breath or cough.

      When should I see a Pleurisy doctor near Tuscaloosa, AL?

      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 Pleurisy doctor near Tuscaloosa, AL?

      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 Pleurisy doctors near Tuscaloosa, AL?

      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 Pleurisy doctors near Tuscaloosa, AL?

      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 Pleurisy doctor near Tuscaloosa, AL?

      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 Pleurisy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctor near Tuscaloosa, AL?

      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 Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctors near Tuscaloosa, AL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pleurisy 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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