The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Escondido, CA

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Escondido, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 103 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Escondido, CA. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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103 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veena Mandava is a Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Mandava has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

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

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Goelitz is an Interventional Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Goelitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Eaton is a Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleurisy.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jackson Penry is a Neuroradiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Penry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amol Patil is a Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Patil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Miller is a Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Interstitial Lung Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Epner is a Neuroradiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Epner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arian Nasiri is a Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Nasiri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ascites, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alain Rizk is a Radiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Khalili is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Khalili is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Fecal Impaction.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramesh Subedi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Subedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Zgliniec is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Zgliniec is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Bonenfant is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Bonenfant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Lee is a Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Escondido Outpatient Center 1-Rheumatology

    2125 Citracado Pkwy Ste 230, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saba Hamiduzzaman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Hamiduzzaman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Cardiology

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, 
    Escondido,, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gilbert is a Cardiologist in Escondido,, California. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abin Bandyopadhyay is a Neuroradiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Bandyopadhyay has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Baran is a Radiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Baran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Headache.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Al is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Sweet is a Radiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sweet has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Ascites, and Splenomegaly.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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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