The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Hickory, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Hickory, NC. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Richard Lupton
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Richard Lupton
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    828-315-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Lupton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Lupton is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. John Battiston
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. John Battiston
    Neuroradiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Battiston is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Battiston 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, Ascites, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Dennis Williams
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Dennis Williams
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dennis Williams is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Williams 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Brian Rhodes
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Brian Rhodes
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Rhodes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Richard Pomerantz
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Richard Pomerantz
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Catawba Valley Pulmonology

    2386 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    828-732-5400
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Pomerantz is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Pomerantz 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 Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Pomerantz is board certified in Critical Care Medicine.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Stephen Farris
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Stephen Farris
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2870
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Farris is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Farris 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 Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. John Bools
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. John Bools
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Bools is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Bools 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Eric Johnson
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Eric Johnson
    Neuroradiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Johnson is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced 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 Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Cholesterol Pneumonia, and Lymphoid Hyperplasia.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Adrian Holtzman
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Adrian Holtzman
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2870
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Adrian Holtzman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Holtzman 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 Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Visceromegaly, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Matthew Dyson
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Matthew Dyson
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Dyson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Dyson 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 Breast Lump, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Maddalena Duarte
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Maddalena Duarte
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maddalena Duarte is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Duarte 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 Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Breast Infection, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Knox Tate
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Knox Tate
    Neuroradiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Knox Tate is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Tate 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 Cancer, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Silicosis.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Eric Meredith
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Eric Meredith
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Meredith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Meredith 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 Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Diverticular Disease, and Headache.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Charles Scheil
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Charles Scheil
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Scheil is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Scheil 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 Breast Cancer, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Keith Harper
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Keith Harper
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2870
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Harper is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Lung Nodules, and Ureterocele.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Justin Black
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Justin Black
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Justin Black is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Cough, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Alan Massengill
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Alan Massengill
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2644
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alan Massengill is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Massengill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Richard Pearce
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Richard Pearce
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2870
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Pearce is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Daniel Anderson
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Daniel Anderson
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Catawba Valley Internal Medicine PA

    1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    828-322-1128
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Anderson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Bronchiectasis.

    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Mark Hennington
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Dr. Mark Hennington
    Thoracic Surgery

    Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    828-323-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Hennington is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hennington 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, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleurisy doctors near Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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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