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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Morro Bay, CA. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    16 providers found
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Associates Of San Luis Obispo A Medical Group Inc

      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Tuttle is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Tuttle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Associates Of San Luis Obispo A Medical Group Inc

      1310 Las Tablas Rd, 
      Templeton, CA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Davis is a Radiologist in Templeton, California. Dr. Davis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc

      575 Oakridge Dr, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (10.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Johns Liu is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

      286 Lincoln St, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Farhad Sani is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Sani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Sani is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Central Coast Chest Consultants, A Medical Corporation

      1428 Phillips Ln, Suite 203, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ross Michel is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Michel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      1310 Las Tablas Rd, Suite 103, 
      Templeton, CA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Harry Corbett is a Radiologist in Templeton, California. Dr. Corbett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Carbuncle, and Boils.

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

      Central Coast Chest Consultants, A Medical Corporation

      1100 Las Tablas Rd, 
      Templeton, CA 
       (15.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Soll is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Templeton, California. Dr. Soll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      12305 Santa Ana Rd, 
      Atascadero, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Vogler is a Radiologist in Atascadero, California. Dr. Vogler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Chronic Cough, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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

      Central Coast Chest Consultants, A Medical Corporation

      1428 Phillips Ln, Suite 203, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Ryan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Central Coast Chest Consultants, A Medical Corporation

      1428 Phillips Ln, Suite 203, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Shinkai Hakimi is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Hakimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchitis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Hakimi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      1100 Monterey St, Suite 210, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fred Vernacchia is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Vernacchia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Ascites, Herniated Disk, and Galactocoele.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      San Luis Imaging Medical Group Inc

      1100 Monterey St, Suite 210, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristen Kieley is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Kieley has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      2845 Rock Wren Ln, 
      Avila Beach, CA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Krone is a Radiologist in Avila Beach, California. Dr. Krone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Radiology Associates Of San Luis Obispo A Medical Group Inc

      1310 Las Tablas Rd, 
      Templeton, CA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chad Selph is a Radiologist in Templeton, California. Dr. Selph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology

      Radiology Associates Of San Luis Obispo A Medical Group Inc

      1310 Las Tablas Rd, Suite 103, 
      Templeton, CA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Cartland is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Templeton, California. Dr. Cartland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Diverticular Disease.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      1310 Las Tablas Rd, Suite 103, 
      Templeton, CA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Miller is a Radiologist in Templeton, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay, 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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