The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 103 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 13 are Distinguished and 12 are Advanced.

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103 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Gibson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gibson 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Manzo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Manzo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Digman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Digman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum.

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    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terry Falk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Falk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Viets is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Viets is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Familial Porencephaly.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Buss is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Mirsky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mirsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Emphysema.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maxwell Cosmic is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cosmic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mallisee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mallisee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Horning is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horning is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nandita Agarwal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chandrasekaran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Abdul is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Abdul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Hickson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hickson is rated as an Advanced 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 Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Iowa Radiology P C.

    12368 Stratford Dr Ste 300, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rory Karibo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Karibo 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    The Iowa Clinic

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 150, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Haynes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Haynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Breast Lump. Dr. Haynes is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    The Iowa Clinic

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 150, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodion Herrera is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced 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 Breast Lump, Tracheal Agenesis, Carbuncle, and Boils. Dr. Herrera is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

    411 Laurel Street, Suite A250, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marnix Verhofste is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Verhofste is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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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