The 20 Best Lung Nodules Doctors Near Me in Santa Maria, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Lung Nodules near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Erin K. Murphy
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Internal Medicine

    Pulmonology - Dignity Health -Santa Maria, CA

    525 East Plaza Drive, Suite 204, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Erin Murphy earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University-Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Sterling Heights, Michigan and is Fellowship trained in Pulmonary Critical Care from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.  Dr. Murphy’s clinical interests include asthma, COPD, acute respiratory infections, and other chronic respiratory disorders, lung cancer screening, post-COVID management and post-ICU clinic for respiratory failure. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Lung Nodules
    Advanced in Lung Nodules

    Alliance Healthcare Services Inc

    522 Plaza Dr, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tuttle is a Radiologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Tuttle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

    K A. Kennedy
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Hematology | Oncology

    Oncology & Hematology - Mission Hope - Santa Maria, CA

    1325 E Church St, Ste 301, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Kennedy provides compassionate care for patients at Mission Hope Cancer Center, and works collaboratively with all departments to provide patients with all aspects of cancer care. Dr. Kennedy is able to offer patients the most advanced treatment with enrollment in cutting edge clinical research studies. She has years of experience in the treatment and diagnosis of all cancers and provides her patients with individualized care for the best possible outcomes.An educator at heart, Dr. Kennedy has a passion for teaching her patients about their disease and how their treatments work. Understanding a disease is empowering for the patient and can remove some of the fear associated with a cancer diagnosis.Dr. Kennedy received her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of California Davis, and Hematology-Oncology fellowship program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center-Stephenson Cancer Center.As an experienced principal investigator on numerous clinical trials for cancer therapies, Dr. Kennedy has published her findings in national medical journals, and puts her research knowledge into practice when treating patients. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

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    Advanced in Lung Nodules
    Radiology
    Advanced in Lung Nodules
    Radiology

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Ziemba is a Radiologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Ziemba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Experienced in Lung Nodules

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Sassoon is a Radiologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Sassoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Visceromegaly, Breast Lump, Breast Infection, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Physician Assistant

    Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

    300 S Stratford Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Schmidt is a Physician Assistant in Santa Maria, California. Mr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zacharia Reagle is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Reagle has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Internal Medicine

    Med Plus Central Coast

    2271 S Depot St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sweeney is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

    Rashiklal R. Patel
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    5075 S Bradley Rd, Suite 131, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rashiklal Patel, MD, is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist in Santa Maria. He has more than 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel graduated from Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore and Manipal University in India. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Flushing Hospital in New York.Dr. Patel is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

    Elizabeth Evans
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Nurse Practitioner

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    697 W Tefft St, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth (Libby) Evans, NP, brings a wealth of experience to her role as a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. After earning her undergraduate nursing degree from San Diego State University, she gained valuable experience in intensive care and emergency medicine. Ms. Evans then completed her graduate training as a Nurse Practitioner at Fresno State University. Committed to the next generation of healthcare providers, she also serves as a mentor to Nurse Practitioner students. As a longtime resident of Nipomo, Ms. Evans is passionate about providing comprehensive primary and acute care to the community she calls home. In her free time, she enjoys family, gardening, and hiking. Ms. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

    Keith A. Ayrons
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Mission Hope Cancer Center - Medical Oncology - Arroyo Grande

    850 Fair Oaks Ave, Ste 310, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Keith Ayrons grew up on Long Island, New York, and completed his bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Albany while volunteering at the local hospital in the Pathology department. His passion for science and early learnings in the experimental and clinical based approach inspired him to complete first, a Master’s in Microbiology from Adelphi University and then his medical degree from Wayne State University. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency, and combined fellowship in Oncology and Hematology at Stoney Brook University. In 1995, Dr. Ayrons joined a growing oncology and hematology practice in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he was a partner for 23 years. He is Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine and served as past president of the Internal Medicine department. For 25 years he developed excellent patient and family relationship skills that created a loyal patient following. In 2018, Dr. Ayrons relocated to the Central Coast and is excited to be a part of the Mission Hope Cancer Center where he can continue to fulfill his passion of serving the community through providing quality care. Dr. Ayrons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2801 Santa Maria Way Ste A, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Clarke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Chc

    260 Station Way, Ste A, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Accessible and Comprehensive Quality Health Care Services. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Nodules
    Family Medicine

    CHC The Doctor's Office

    1057 E Grand Ave, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Welch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Lung Nodules doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

    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 Lung Nodules doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

    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 Lung Nodules doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

    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 Lung Nodules doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

    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 Lung Nodules doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

    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 Lung Nodules doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lung Nodules 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 Lung Nodules doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

    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 Lung Nodules 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 Lung Nodules 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 Lung Nodules doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lung Nodules 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 Lung Nodules doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lung Nodules 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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