The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in chula vista, CA

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 137 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near chula vista, CA. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 52 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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137 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
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    Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, 
    National City, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahua Biswas is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Biswas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    San Diego Imaging-Chula Vista LLC

    765 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Norman Chen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

    435 H St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Shore is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Shore 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, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shore 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

    Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

    435 H St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Rickards is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Rickards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rickards is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

    435 H St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahul Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

    435 H St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harold Pimenta is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Pimenta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pimenta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    345 F St Ste 240, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seemal Mumtaz is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Mumtaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Pleural Effusion, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

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

    Office

    345 F St Ste 240, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Huang is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huang 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Gurney is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Gurney 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 Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gurney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Prager is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Prager 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, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Prager is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neeraj Panchal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Panchal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Panchal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Kortman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kortman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Pleural Effusion, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kortman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Yacullo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Yacullo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Breast Lump. Dr. Yacullo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Boles is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Boles 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 Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Boles is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Flynn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Flynn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Flynn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    San Diego Imaging-Chula Vista LLC

    765 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Payne is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Payne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Payne is currently accepting new patients.

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

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharon Brouha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brouha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Brouha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Yen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. Yen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

    435 H St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Hulse is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Hulse is rated as an Experienced 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 Ascites, Lung Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hulse 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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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