The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in hoover, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 192 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near hoover, AL. Of these, 147 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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192 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Dr. Michael R. Crain
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Dr. Michael R. Crain
    Pulmonary Medicine
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    Princeton Pulmonary Group P.C.

    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 115, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    205-780-1963
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Crain is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Crain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Crain is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Dr. James H. Lott-Iii
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Dr. James H. Lott-Iii
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Princeton Pulmonary Group P.C.

    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 115, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Lott-Iii is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lott-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lott-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Dr. Michele R. Postma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Dr. Michele R. Postma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary And Critical Care Specialists Of Princeton PC

    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 199, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michele Postma is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Postma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Postma is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
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    Medical West Free Standing Emergency Dep

    5300 Medford Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    205-820-8452
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Hutto is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hutto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Hutto is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
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    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

    4517 Southlake Pkwy, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    205-985-4111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Barrett Cary is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Cary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, Fecal Impaction, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Cary is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

    4517 Southlake Pkwy, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    205-985-4111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Coleman-Ii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Coleman-Ii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Coleman-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Harold A. Wilson
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Harold A. Wilson
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 310, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    205-871-9112
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Harold Wilson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    205-877-1990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stuart Siegal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Siegal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Siegal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Vulcan Imaging Associates

    2204 Lakeshore Dr, Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    205-877-1990
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ernest Behnke is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Behnke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Behnke is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Behnke is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Vulcan Imaging Associates

    2204 Lakeshore Dr, Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    205-877-1990
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alejandro Natera is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Natera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Ascites. Dr. Natera is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Natera is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Vulcan Imaging Associates

    2204 Lakeshore Dr, Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    205-877-1990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Green is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Nathan R. Hewlett
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Nathan R. Hewlett
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Vascular And Interventional Specialists Of America

    3570 Grandview Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    205-905-8411
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Hewlett is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hewlett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hewlett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Urology Centers Of Alabama

    3485 Independence Dr, 
    Homewood, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    205-930-0920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Raborn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Raborn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Raborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Louis W. Lucas
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Louis W. Lucas
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Vascular And Interventional Specialist Of Alabama

    120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy, Suite 200, 
    Pelham, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    205-721-8472
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Lucas is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Pelham, Alabama. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Interventional And Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    205-592-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joel Mixon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mixon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Ascites. Dr. Mixon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Birmingham Radiological Group PC

    2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    205-871-4274
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Colin Stewart is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Stewart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Dr. Douglas J. Minnich
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Dr. Douglas J. Minnich
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bhc-Occupational Medicine Rehab

    833 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    205-786-2776
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Minnich is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Minnich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Minnich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    502 Montgomery Hwy Ste 101, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-823-0882
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Mead is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Mead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Mead is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2090 Columbiana Rd Ste 4400, 
    Vestavia, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-824-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Jackson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Vestavia, Alabama. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, and Folliculitis. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

    4517 Southlake Pkwy, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    205-985-4111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Walter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Walter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Tenosynovitis, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Walter is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 deep breath, sneeze, or cough. Often this chest pain feels sharp.

    When should I see a Pleurisy doctor near hoover, 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 hoover, 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 do I find the best Pleurisy doctor near hoover, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleurisy doctors near hoover, 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 hoover, 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 hoover, 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 hoover, 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 hoover, 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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