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    MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near San Luis Obispo, CA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

      1010 Murray Ave, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Corey Hiti is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Hiti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Galactocoele, and Appendicitis.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Ella Street Specialty Center

      1304 Ella St Ste A, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Soll is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, 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

      San Luis Diagnostic Medical Associates

      1100 Monterey St # 210, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 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.

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      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      San Luis Diagnostic Medical Associates

      1100 Monterey St # 210, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 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

      San Luis Diagnostic Medical Associates

      1100 Monterey St # 210, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      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 
       (0.4 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
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Ella Street Specialty Center

      1304 Ella St Ste A, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Lubarsky is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Lubarsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Radiology Associates Of San Luis Obispo A Medical Group Inc

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

      Karan Gulaya is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Gulaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Radiology Associates Of San Luis Obispo

      921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 102, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erik Olson is a Radiologist in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Olson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Breast Lump.

      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 
       (0.4 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

      Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

      1304 Ella St, Suite A, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      David A. Canvasser
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates

      911 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 102, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (10.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Canvasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

      Paul A. Perry
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates

      911 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 102, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (10.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Perry is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

      345 S Halcyon Rd, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Ashley is a Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Ashley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Ascites.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion

      Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

      345 S Halcyon Rd, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Kvalstad is a Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Kvalstad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology

      Pacific Coast Spine Center A Physical Therapy Corp

      880 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Spearman is an Interventional Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Spearman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Tenosynovitis, Nasal Flaring, Venous Insufficiency, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      1154 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Barton is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Barton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      1154 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mario Cedillo is an Interventional Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Cedillo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Prostatic Artery Embolization. Dr. Cedillo is currently accepting new patients.

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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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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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