The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Daly City, CA

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 176 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Daly City, CA. Of these, 131 are Experienced, 40 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    AHMC Seton Medical Center

    1900 Sullivan Ave, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Abedon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Abedon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    AHMC Seton Medical Center

    1900 Sullivan Ave, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arjun Sharma is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jin Yoo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Baker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Baker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital

    900 Hyde St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lentz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lentz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    AHMC Seton Medical Center

    1900 Sullivan Ave, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anik Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Caffey Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Daly City Center

    901 Campus Drive, Suite 111, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Tran is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neurology | Neuroradiology

    South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Chuang is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Chuang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

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

    Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center - Pulmonology

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tomio Miyai is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Miyai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion and Pneumonia. Dr. Miyai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Huang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Hemangioma, Aorta-Pulmonary Artery Fistula, Aortopulmonary Window, and Baker Cyst. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kareem Mawad is a Radiologist practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Mawad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, and Liposarcoma. Dr. Mawad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Haicheng Yu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Scoliosis, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Orest Boyko is a Radiologist practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Boyko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Kao is a Radiologist practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Duh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Duh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Jaundice, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Duh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    California Pacific Medical Center

    San Francisco, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bokelman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bokelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Brett M. Elicker is a specialist in thoracic radiology. He has a particular interest in evaluating interstitial lung disease with the advanced imaging techniques of high-resolution computed tomography. Elicker earned his medical degree at New York Medical College. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Yale University and a fellowship in thoracic imaging at UCSF. Dr. Elicker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Elicker is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Elicker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Interventional Pulmonary Practice

    1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yaron B. Gesthalter is a pulmonologist who treats patients with conditions affecting the airways, lungs and pleura (the membranes covering the lungs). These conditions include lung nodules, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pleural effusion, asthma, airway obstruction and interstitial lung disease. Gesthalter has a special interest in using minimally invasive procedures to treat cancers affecting the lungs. Gesthalter's research investigates how to reduce lung cancer risk through computational biological methods and lung cancer screening. Gesthalter earned his medical degree at Tel Aviv University and completed a residency in internal medicine at Yale University. At Boston University School of Medicine, he completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine and a research fellowship in computational biomedicine. He then completed a fellowship in interventional pulmonary medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. Gesthalter is a member of the American Thoracic Society, International Society of Pleural Diseases and American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. Dr. Gesthalter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Gesthalter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Med, Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Gesthalter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Webster Street Care Center

    2100 Webster Street, Suite 200, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Anastassiou is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Anastassiou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Anastassiou is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Anastassiou is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Li is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Li is board certified in Radiology - Board Certified.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Daly City, 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 Daly City, 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 Daly City, 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 Daly City, 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 Daly City, 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 Daly City, 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 Daly City, 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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