The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in gardner, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near gardner, MA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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21 providers found
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
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    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Chen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Nasal Flaring, Vertigo, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Sicard is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sicard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Emphysema, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Sicard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green Street, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Fakharzadeh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Fakharzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Pleurisy. Dr. Fakharzadeh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deborah Corson is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Corson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Corson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodrick Williams is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Breast Lump, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ellen Ray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Lung Metastases, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Headache.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Walek is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Walek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Walek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    98 Carruth Rd, 
    Templeton, MA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joan Desantis is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Templeton, Massachusetts. Dr. Desantis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Nasal Flaring, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Desantis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine

    Winchendon Family Pharmacy

    55 Hospital Dr, 
    Winchendon, MA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denise Arcand is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Dr. Arcand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mass Lung & Allergy, PC

    100 Hospital Road, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Payam Aghassi is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Aghassi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Aghassi is board certified in Sleep Medicine, Critical Care Medicine , Pulmonary Disease , and Internal Medicine . Dr. Aghassi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus

    60 Hospital Road, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Maxfield is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Maxfield is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Maxfield is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Maxfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus

    60 Hospital Road, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Feiran Lou is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lou is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    New England Medical Imaging PC

    87 North Main Street, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia Cross is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Cross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Scoliosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Cross is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Cross is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Athol Hospital

    2033 Main St, 
    Athol, MA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Allison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Athol, Massachusetts. Dr. Allison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Allison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Athol Hospital

    2033 Main St, 
    Athol, MA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafael Meller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athol, Massachusetts. Dr. Meller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Volkmann Contracture, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine

    Athol Hospital

    2033 Main St, 
    Athol, MA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alok Sinha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athol, Massachusetts. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital

    60 Hospital Rd, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Gerson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Gerson 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 Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gerson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital

    60 Hospital Rd, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amina Saghir is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Saghir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Saghir is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine

    UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital

    60 Hospital Rd, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Sarin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Sarin 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 Lung Metastases, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital

    60 Hospital Rd, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Popik is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Popik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Popik 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 gardner, MA?

    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 gardner, MA?

    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 gardner, MA?

    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 gardner, MA?

    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 gardner, MA?

    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 gardner, MA?

    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 gardner, MA?

    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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