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    MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    94 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brady Banta is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Banta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brock Mcdaniel is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

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      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Trent Phan is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Phan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Hany S Aziz MD Inc

      3805 San Dimas St, Suite B, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hany Aziz is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Aziz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Coccidioidomycosis.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Kern County Hospital Authority

      1700 Mount Vernon Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tri Ngo is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Headache.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      1818 16th St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gino Tagoylo is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Tagoylo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      San Joaquin Community Hospital

      2615 Chester Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph De Jesus is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. De Jesus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      2701 Chester Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu

      Shamsuddin Khwaja is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Khwaja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Roefs is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Roefs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Crum is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Crum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Cervical Myelopathy, and Radiation Induced Meningioma. Dr. Crum is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rohit Khanna is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), CAPOS Syndrome, Bronchogenic Cyst, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Khanna is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vijay Venkatesh is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Venkatesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shanoe Cutts is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Cutts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Vertigo.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Heather Moreno is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Moreno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Breast Lump.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sireesha Iruvuri is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Iruvuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yaniv Raphael is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Raphael is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Uterine Fibroids, Angiomyoma, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rafal Sosnowski is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Sosnowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Intussusception in Children, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Sosnowski is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Williams is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Scoliosis.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Taylor Jordan is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Lung Nodules.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      2301 Bahamas Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Raper is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Raper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Breast Lump, and Angiomyoma.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Pleural Effusion?

      A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.

      When should I see a Pleural Effusion doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Pleural Effusion doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Pleural Effusion doctors near Bakersfield, 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 Pleural Effusion doctors near Bakersfield, 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 Pleural Effusion doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

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

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

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