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    MediFind found 366 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Palos Heights, IL. Of these, 271 are Experienced, 85 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    366 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Thoracic Surgery

      Advocate Medical Group Thoracic Surgery

      10604 Southwest Hwy, Ste 101, 
      Chicago Ridge, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sammy Nawas is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Nawas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Kantilal Chandarana
      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      12251 S 80th Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      60+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kantilal Chandarana is a Radiologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Chandarana has been practicing medicine for over 60 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Vertigo.

      Nasir Iqbal
      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Radiology

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

      4440 W 95th St, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nasir Iqbal is a Radiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Iqbal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo.

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      Abdul H. Shahbain
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine

      Shahbain Internal Medicine, Ltd

      12508 S Harlem Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abdul Shahbain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Shahbain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Alexander W. Kmicikewycz
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Experienced in Pleurisy

      Alexander Kmicikewycz, MD

      12622 S Harlem Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Ukrainian

      Alexander Kmicikewycz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kmicikewycz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Hip Replacement.

      Julia C. Espel
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      11900 Southwest Hwy, 
      Palos Park, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Julia Espel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palos Park, Illinois. Dr. Espel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Prerenal Azotemia, and Pneumonia.

      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Thoracic Surgery

      Advocate Medical Group Thoracic Surgery

      10604 Southwest Hwy, Ste 101, 
      Chicago Ridge, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Gordon is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Subglottic Stenosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Kamran Ayub
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Family Medicine

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kamran Ayub is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Ayub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Joseph Kowalczyk
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Internal Medicine

      Adult Primary Care Center, Ltd

      5851 W 95th St, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish

      Joseph Kowalczyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Kowalczyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Distinguished in Pleurisy

      The University Of Chicago

      14290 S La Grange Rd, 
      Orland Park, IL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Iclal Ocak is a Radiologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Ocak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ocak is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleurisy
      Distinguished in Pleurisy

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

      4440 W 95th St, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Danielle Williams is a Radiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Agop Tepeli
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

      17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3250, 
      Hazel Crest, IL 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Agop Tepeli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Tepeli 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, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Michael G. Horton
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Interventional Radiology
      12251 S 80th Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      33+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Horton is an Interventional Radiologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Horton has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

      Don M. Martinez
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Interventional Radiology
      12251 S 80th Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Don Martinez is an Interventional Radiologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Martinez has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Lung Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Nasser Zakieh
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      12820 S Ridgeland Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Nasser Zakieh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Zakieh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

      Moutaz K. Sunbuli
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      12820 S Ridgeland Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Moutaz Sunbuli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Sunbuli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Mohammad K. Omari
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      12820 S Ridgeland Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Omari is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Omari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Essam F. Mekhaiel
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      10604 Southwest Hwy, 
      Chicago Ridge, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Essam Mekhaiel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mekhaiel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Anas Nahhas
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      10604 Southwest Hwy, 
      Chicago Ridge, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Anas Nahhas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Nahhas 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), Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Jyoti Saini
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleurisy
      Radiology

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

      4545 W 103rd St, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Hindi

      Jyoti Saini is a Radiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Saini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Melorheostosis.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 breath or cough.

      When should I see a Pleurisy doctor near Palos Heights, IL?

      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 Palos Heights, IL?

      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 Palos Heights, IL?

      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 Palos Heights, IL?

      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 Palos Heights, IL?

      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 Palos Heights, IL?

      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 Palos Heights, IL?

      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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