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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Stanford, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 242 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Stanford, CA. Of these, 184 are Experienced, 53 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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242 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 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 
     (1.2 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

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Levin is a Radiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Levin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Sung is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Sung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Tracheobronchomalacia, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominik Fleischmann is a Radiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Fleischmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pleurisy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Shaller is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Shaller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Stevens is a Radiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Tenosynovitis, Bowlegs, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Ramsey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Ramsey has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aya Kamaya is a Radiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Kamaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Gallbladder Removal, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Stanford Health Care

    500 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hans-christoph Becker is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Becker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Wandering Spleen, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jody Shen is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Splenic Infarction, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Nadel is a Pediatric Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Nadel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Ureterocele, Scoliosis, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Michael Hollett is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hollett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Haiwei Guo is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Guo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pneumomediastinum, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

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

    Luyao Shen is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Splenectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Emily Tsai is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Liposarcoma.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Geoffrey Riley is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, and Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Margaret Lin is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Lung Nodules.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Luke Yoon is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Ascites, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Brian Pogatchnik is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pogatchnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumomediastinum, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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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