The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in San Ramon, CA

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near San Ramon, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 182 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near San Ramon, CA. Of these, 112 are Experienced, 56 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    San Ramon Regional Medical Center

    6001 Norris Canyon Rd, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Chyu is a Radiologist in San Ramon, California. Dr. Chyu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Diablo Valley Critical Care PC

    5401 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 308, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustafa Kazemi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Ramon, California. Dr. Kazemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Barry B. Sheppard
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    East Bay Cardiovascular And Thoracic Associates Inc

    1320 El Capitan Dr, Suite 120, 
    Danville, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sheppard is Board Certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Currently specializing in minimally invasive surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the chest, lung and mediastinum. Dr. Sheppard became interested in Lung Cancer Screening using CT scans early in his career. Founded and served as the Principal Investigator of Mills-Peninsula Lung Cancer Screening Study 2001-2010 and a contributing International Early Lung Cancer Action Project (IELCAP) Investigator.Dr. Sheppard was involved in the creation and development of the Lung Cancer Screening Program at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 2015-2021. Published approximately 40 publications in peer reviewed journals including a seminal article on CT screening for lung cancer in NEJM that has been cited by other researchers more than a thousand times.Dr. Sheppard was involved in physician advocacy serving as President of San Mateo County Medical Association, 2004-05, Delegate to California Medical Association HOD 2001-2010 and as a Delegate to the American Medical Association HOD from 2006-2011. Contributing author and ultimately Chair of the Editorial Committee for the San Mateo County Medical Association Bulletin, the physician newsletter of the county medical association. Authored 32 Op-Ed articles.Dr. Sheppard is a Volunteer at The Marine Mammal Center in Marin, providing care for California Sea Lions, Elephant Seals, Fur Seals and Sea Otters on Thursday nights since 2008. Hobbies include Travel, SCUBA diving and underwater photography. Dr. Sheppard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Collapsed Lung, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Martinucci is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Martinucci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Tenosynovitis.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Wong is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and CAPOS Syndrome.

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

    Muir Pulmonary Critical Care

    2700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ming-tyh Maa is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Maa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Phoenix Advanced Medical Associates

    1399 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 14, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Juan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Juan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Ryan is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Ryan has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Osteoarthritis.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Chu is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chu 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 Alien Hand Syndrome.

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

    Muir Pulmonary Critical Care

    2700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elvio Ardilles is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Ardilles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Kit Wong is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Kit Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Diablo Valley Critical Care PC

    5401 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 308, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narendra Malani is a Geriatrics provider in San Ramon, California. Dr. Malani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    East Bay Medical Imaging LLC

    2242 Camino Ramon Ste 100, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Alagappan is a Radiologist in San Ramon, California. Dr. Alagappan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lump in the Abdomen, Lung Nodules, Vertigo, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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

    Diablo Valley Critical Care PC

    5401 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 308, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anitha Angan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Ramon, California. Dr. Angan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    East Bay Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates

    1320 El Capitan Dr, Ste 120, 
    Danville, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Murali Dharan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Danville, California. Dr. Dharan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Interventional Pulmonology Program In Pleasanton

    5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 320B, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Lee is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Lee 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), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Pramod Krishnamurthy
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Dublin Center (4000)

    4000 Dublin Blvd., 
    Dublin, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pramod Krishnamurthy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Dublin, California. Dr. Krishnamurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Krishnamurthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Raafat K. Zamary
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Dublin Center (4000)

    4000 Dublin Blvd., 
    Dublin, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raafat Zamary is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Dublin, California. Dr. Zamary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Beryllium Disease, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Zamary is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taiyo Shimizu is an Interventional Radiologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Shimizu has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

    Stanford Health Care

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harmeet Bedi is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Bedi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Ramon, 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 Ramon, 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 Ramon, 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 Ramon, 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 Ramon, 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 Ramon, 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 Ramon, 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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