The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 118 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology

    CHI Memorial Chest And Lung Cancer Center

    2108 E Third St, Suite 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rob Headrick is chief of thoracic surgery at CHI Memorial Rees Skillern Cancer Institute. He specializes in chest and lung cancer care. He is board certified in both general and thoracic surgery.Dr. Headrick is a Chattanooga native and returned to his hometown to provide thoracic surgical care. Dr. Headrick is rated as a Distinguished 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 Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Headrick is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Headrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

    725 Glenwood Dr, Suite E500, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Krish Bhadra is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bhadra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Bhadra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and American Association Of Bronchoscopy And Interventional Pulmonology. Dr. Bhadra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Calvert is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Calvert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Stroke, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

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    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Firsthand Health Of Tennessee

    601 Dodds Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Tipps is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Tipps is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    975 E 3rd St # 376, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Quarfordt is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Quarfordt 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 Stroke, Visceromegaly, Bronchogenic Cyst, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Buchanan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Advanced 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 Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noel Bergquist is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bergquist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Quraishi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Quraishi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Smith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Smith 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, Pleural Effusion, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pediatric Radiology

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harigovinda Challa is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Challa 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Center For Lung And Sleep Disorders

    1814 McCallie Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Guan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Guan 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    CHI Memorial

    2525 Desales Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Lynn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Lynn 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 Visceromegaly, Urothelial Cancer, Ascites, Diverticular Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    CHI Memorial

    2525 Desales Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rowlett is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Rowlett 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 Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Firsthand Health Of Tennessee

    601 Dodds Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Derr is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Derr 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, Breast Lump, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Firsthand Health Of Tennessee

    601 Dodds Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kilton Kingsman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kingsman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    CHI Memorial Lung Care Associates - Chattanooga

    725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-500, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sumit Patel is a board-certified pulmonologist at CHI Memorial Lung Care Associates, providing expert care to patients in Chattanooga, TN and Ringgold, GA. He is highly skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of pulmonary conditions, with a particular interest in interstitial lung disease and pulmonary embolisms.Dr. Patel's comprehensive training includes a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, residency at SUNY University at Buffalo, and fellowships in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, also at SUNY University at Buffalo. This extensive background allows him to provide leading-edge care for complex lung issues.Dr. Patel is committed to providing patient-centered care through shared decision-making and open communication. He is passionate about staying at the forefront of advancements in pulmonology, offering his patients the latest and most effective treatment options.Outside of his professional life, Dr. Patel enjoys watching movies, and spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Cardiology

    Erlanger Cardiology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C520, 
    Chattanooga,, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Shears is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Shears is rated as an Experienced 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 Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste C735, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Upasana Bardhan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bardhan 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 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

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste C735, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Mainardi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mainardi 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

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

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste C735, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Schaeffer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Schaeffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

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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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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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