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    MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion near San Diego, CA. Of these, 78 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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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 
       (2.7 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.

      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 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.

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      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 
       (2.7 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.

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      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Internal Medicine
      1501 5th Ave Ste 100, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Duffy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Duffy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cerebral Palsy, Painful Menstrual Periods, and Hypertension.

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

      San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc

      250 Prospect Pl, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Dente is a Radiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Coronado, California. Dr. Dente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      250 Prospect Pl, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Davies Wong is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Coronado, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      550 Washington St Ste 641, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fakhri Salem is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Salem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

      Bradley L. Spitz, M.D. Inc

      501 Washington St, Suite 725, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Justin Ching is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ching has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

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

      Nr Medical Associates

      555 Washington St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Riker is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Riker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      1224 10th St, Suite 205, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asha Devereaux is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Coronado, California. Dr. Devereaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Empyema, and Lung Transplant.

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

      Farschad Birdjandi MD Inc

      4033 6th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Farschad Birdjandi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Birdjandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Schizoaffective Disorder, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      150 W Washington St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Derrick Allen is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      150 W Washington St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Schechter is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      4060 Fourth Ave, Suite 335, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alex Mercandetti is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Mercandetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Grass Allergy, Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

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

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      4077 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Wong is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

      Bradley L. Spitz, M.D. Inc

      4077 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Spitz is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Spitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Aspergillosis, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      4077 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Ranches is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ranches is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

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

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      4077 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gilbert Seda is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Psychologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Seda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

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

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      4077 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Quynh Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      995 Gateway Ctr Way, Suite 207, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Zachary Rattner is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Rattner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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