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    MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebecca Shatsky is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Shatsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ali Gholamrezanezhad is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gholamrezanezhad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Ladd is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ladd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Cough, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), and Pleurisy.

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      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      La Jolla Pulmonary And Critical Care Inc

      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 370, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohamed Radwan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Radwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego A Medical Group Inc

      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 400, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sabina Wallach is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Mizzell is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mizzell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Jones is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, Pleurisy, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Ximed Hospitalists, Inc.

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Adrian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Adrian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Internal Medicine

      Ximed Hospitalists, Inc.

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Ramos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Escobar is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Escobar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine
      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Kwon is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia. Dr. Kwon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Rickards is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rickards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor Sw209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kelly Fan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Nodules.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Scripps Health

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicholas Huynh is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and COVID-19.

      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Tabila is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Tabila is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Willms is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Willms has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Horowitz is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

      George Z. Cheng
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      George Cheng is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Cheng has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Scott A Eisman MD Inc

      326 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 100, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samir Makani is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Makani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      2929 Health Ctr Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cynthia Baffi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Baffi has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Lung Metastases, and Asthma.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion?

      Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the area between the layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity.

      In a person with parapneumonic pleural effusion, the fluid buildup is caused by pneumonia.

      When should I see a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near La Jolla, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near La Jolla, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors near La Jolla, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors near La Jolla, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near La Jolla, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near La Jolla, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors near La Jolla, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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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