The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Germantown, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 125 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Germantown, MD. Of these, 90 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Shady Grove Radiological Consultants PA

    20410 Observation Dr Ste 104, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Samtani is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Samtani 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, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Shady Grove Radiological Consultants PA

    20410 Observation Dr Ste 104, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bortnick is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Bortnick 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonologists PC

    16220 Frederick Road, Suite 213, Suite 213, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Ball is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Ball is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Ball is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

    19801 Observation Dr, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Befekadu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Befekadu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Shady Grove Radiological Consultants PA

    20410 Observation Dr Ste 104, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Velma Casanova is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Casanova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Shady Grove Radiological Consultants PA

    20410 Observation Dr Ste 104, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Rich is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Rich 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Radiology Associates Of Maryland LLC

    12850 Middlebrook Rd Ste 110, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahin Korangy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Korangy 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 Herniated Disk, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Lung Nodules, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9601 Blackwell Rd Ste 150, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rhee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9601 Blackwell Rd Ste 150, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Bowles is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Bowles 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 Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Wurm is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Wurm 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 Ascites, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Cho is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Cho 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 Ascites, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zahide Erkmen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Erkmen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Breast Lump, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 101, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Isaacs is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Isaacs is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Herniated Disk, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pediatric Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 101, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Caplan is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Caplan 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 101, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renu Berry is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Berry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Washington Nephrology Associates LLP

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anette Virta is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Virta is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Montgomery General Hospital Inc

    18101 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Huppmann is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Huppmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    19490 Sandridge Way, 210, 
    Leesburg, VA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jawad Khan is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Khan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonologists PC

    16220 Frederick Rd Ste 213, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Mahon is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Mahon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonologists PC

    16220 Frederick Rd Ste 213, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Mayo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Mayo 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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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 Germantown, MD?

    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 Germantown, MD?

    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 Germantown, MD?

    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 Germantown, MD?

    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 Germantown, MD?

    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 Germantown, MD?

    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 Germantown, MD?

    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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