The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Wilmington, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Wilmington, NC. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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46 providers found
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

    1912 Tradd Court, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cortina is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Cortina 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cortina is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

    1912 Tradd Court, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Kane is a Vascular Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Kane is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery).

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

    1912 Tradd Court, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeko Madjarov is a Vascular Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Madjarov 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 Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Madjarov is board certified in Vascular Surgery.

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    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

    1912 Tradd Court, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Marks is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Marks is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Novant Health Pulmonary Medicine - Wilmington

    1090 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennings Nestor is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Nestor is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Dziedzic is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Dziedzic is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Braithwaite is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Braithwaite is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Crawford is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hall is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hall 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, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Wehner is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Wehner 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 Vertigo, Herniated Disk, Headache, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kendall Yokubaitis is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yokubaitis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Biliary Dyskinesia, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandip Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Patel 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 Caffey Disease, Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Black is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Headache, and Vertigo.

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

    The Cape Fear Center For Medical Arts

    1222 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Green is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Wha Medical Clinic PLLC

    1202 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin O'neil is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. O'neil 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, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Coastal Pulmonary Medicine PA

    1090 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Lloyd is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Lloyd 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 Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Mcwey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mcwey 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 Caffey Disease, Tenosynovitis, Herniated Disk, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Willard Hession is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hession 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 Rhizarthrosis, Caffey Disease, Herniated Disk, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Groller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Groller 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 Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Beard is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Beard 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 Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, Diverticular Disease, and Visceromegaly.

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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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 does MediFind rank Pleurisy doctors near Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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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