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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 164 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near belmont, CA. Of these, 116 are Experienced, 42 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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164 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frandics Chan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Chan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Mulligan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mulligan is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and Radiology. Dr. Mulligan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Dorothy Schneider Cancer Center

    100 South San Mateo Drive, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hicks is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Hicks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Hicks is board certified in Radiology. Dr. Hicks is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    San Mateo Medical Center

    222 W 39th Ave, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Wan is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Wan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gallbladder Disease, Angiomyoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    San Mateo Medical Center

    222 W 39th Ave, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Lim is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Quality Nighthawk Teleradiology

    951 Mariners Island Blvd, Ste 300, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aamer Farooki is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Farooki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Scoliosis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Farooki is board certified in American Board Of Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Farooki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Coast Cardiac And Vascular Surgeons

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 225, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anobel Tamrazi is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Tamrazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Liver Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Tamrazi is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad. Dr. Tamrazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Redwood City Medical Center

    1190 Veterans Blvd, 2nd Floor Station E, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Scott is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Cerebral Hypoxia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Cancer. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Hollett is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Hollett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Hollett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Hallett-Ii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Hallett-Ii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. Dr. Hallett-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Humberto Wong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margaret Lin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Pneumomediastinum. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Pogatchnik is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Pogatchnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumomediastinum, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pogatchnik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Langlotz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Langlotz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Langlotz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Volney Van Dalsem Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Van Dalsem Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Van Dalsem Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mayil Krishnam is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Krishnam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Krishnam is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Yoo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Interventional Pulmonology

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

    Harmeet Bedi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Bedi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    David Levin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Levin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Collapsed Lung.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Khaled Malkawi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Malkawi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy. Dr. Malkawi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 belmont, 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 belmont, 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 belmont, 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 belmont, 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 belmont, 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 belmont, 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 belmont, 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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