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    MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    79 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      North County Radiology Associates Inc

      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cyrus Shabrang is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Shabrang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thyroid Nodule, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

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

      Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center - Radiology Department

      360 Rush Dr, 
      San Marcos, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ankit Patel is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Patel 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 CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      North County Radiology Associates Inc

      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jenna Liu is a Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Pleurisy.

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      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      North County Radiology Associates Inc

      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (3.4 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
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      North County Radiology Associates Inc

      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Miller is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist 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
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      North County Radiology Associates Inc

      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arian Nasiri is an Interventional Radiologist and 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), Bronchogenic Cyst, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      4002 Vista Way, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kiran Patel is a Radiologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

      16950 Via Tazon, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sharon Brouha is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Brouha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Cleveland Clinic

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

      Per Wierup is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Wierup is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

      Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center

      360 Rush Dr, 
      San Marcos, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andy Awwad is an Interventional Radiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Awwad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Bile Duct Obstruction, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Awwad is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Palomar Intensivist Medical Group, Inc

      2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michele Quan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Quan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pulmonary Aspergilloma.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 301, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Bender is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Bender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pleurisy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      Arch Health Partners Escondido Cardiology Associat

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

      Yuan Lin is a Thoracic Surgeon in Escondido, California. Dr. Lin 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 Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Ste 301, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Hirsch is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis. Dr. Hirsch is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Beaver Medical Group P C

      145 Thunder Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bruce Meyer is a Radiologist in Vista, California. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      929 Grivetta Ct, 
      Carlsbad, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Mayberry is a Radiologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Mayberry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

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

      Pulmonary Specialists Of North County Inc

      3907 Waring Rd, Suite 2, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

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

      Beverly Radiology Medical Group Iii

      3909 Waring Rd, Suite Bandc, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Mcgraw is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Mcgraw has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Embolization, and Bone Graft.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      4002 Vista Way, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jackson Penry is a Radiologist in Oceanside, 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 | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      16950 Via Tazon, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yueyang Guo is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Guo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

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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 San Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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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