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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Fremont, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 207 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Fremont, CA. Of these, 150 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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207 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Washington Township Hospital District

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Vora is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Fremont, California. Dr. Vora has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Wouden is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Wouden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Upender is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Upender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Pleurisy.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Li Cheong is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Cheong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

    Brian K. Nagai
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Fremont Center

    3200 Kearney Street, Building 1, Floor 1, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Nagai is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Nagai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sunken Fontanelles, Thyroid Nodule, Jaundice, and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    2191 Mowry Ave Ste 500H, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Hake is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Hake is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, CAPOS Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    39231 Liberty St, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kwan-sian Chen is a Cardiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Washington Township Medical Foundation

    2557 Mowry Ave Ste 12, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Chu is an Internal Medicine provider in Fremont, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Lung Metastases, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mimi Lin is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Headache.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitesh Patel is a Neuroradiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Fecal Impaction, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Nixon is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Nixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjali Taneja is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Taneja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Fecal Impaction.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Fremont Medical Center

    39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaskiran Sharkey is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Sharkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Sharkey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation/Fremont Center

    3200 Kearney St, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Efird is a Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Efird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, Jaundice, and Chronic Cough.

    Ramin Beygui
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiothoracic Surgery Program At Washington Hospital

    39141 Civic Center Dr., Suite 335, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ramin Beygui is a cardiothoracic surgeon who performs heart and lung transplants as well as heart surgeries such as mitral valve repair. He specializes in treating arrhythmia, thoracic aortic aneurysm (a weak spot in the aorta wall that leads to widening of the vessel) and aortic dissection (a torn aorta wall), and coronary and valvular heart disease. In addition to adult patients, he cares for pediatric patients who need heart or lung transplants or treatment for birth defects of the heart. Beygui received his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where he was a Regents Scholar, and then completed a residency in surgery at Stanford Medicine. He completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, as well as fellowships in endovascular surgery and vascular surgery at Stanford Medicine. Beygui serves as a peer reviewer for several medical publications. He has had his own research published on topics including cardiovascular tissue engineering and stem cell differentiation. Beygui is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society for Vascular Surgery and American Heart Association. He serves on councils for the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Beygui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Horng Lin is an Interventional Radiologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Advanced Imaging Of Tracy LLC

    3553 Villero Ct, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiger Singh is a Radiologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Collapsed Lung.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frandics Chan is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jiwoon Chang is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Christopher Tran, MD

    3471 Ambra Way, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Tran is a Radiologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Tran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

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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 Fremont, 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 Fremont, 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 Fremont, 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 Fremont, 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 Fremont, 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 Fremont, 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 Fremont, 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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