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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 144 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near danville, CA. Of these, 95 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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

    East Bay Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates

    1320 El Capitan Dr, Ste 120, 
    Danville, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Murali Dharan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Dharan 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 Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Dharan is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Dharan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    East Bay Cardiovascular And Thoracic Associates Inc

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

    Barry Sheppard is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Sheppard 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 Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Collapsed Lung, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sheppard is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

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

    San Ramon Regional Medical Center

    6001 Norris Canyon Rd, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Imtiaz Qureshi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Qureshi 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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    San Ramon Regional Medical Center

    6001 Norris Canyon Rd, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Chyu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Chyu 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Chyu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Martinucci is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Martinucci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Martinucci is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Hoddick is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Hoddick 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Hoddick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Kit Wong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Kit Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Kit Wong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Ryan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ryan 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    East Bay Cardiovascular And Thoracic Associates

    1320 El Capitan Dr, Ste 120, 
    Danville, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Merry Uchiyama is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Uchiyama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Pleurisy, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Uchiyama is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    East Bay Cardiovascular And Thoracic Associates

    1320 El Capitan Dr, Ste 120, 
    Danville, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramesh Veeragandham is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Veeragandham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Mitral Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Veeragandham is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Veeragandham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Andreas Kamlot, MD Private Practice

    1320 El Capitan Dr, Ste 120, 
    Danville, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Andreas Kamlot is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Kamlot is rated as an Experienced 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 Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Kamlot is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Kamlot is currently accepting new patients.

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

    San Ramon Regional Medical Center

    6001 Norris Canyon Rd, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yuriria Lobato is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Lobato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Alien Hand Syndrome, and Pleurisy. Dr. Lobato is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

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

    T Drasin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Drasin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Blount is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Blount is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Scoliosis, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Blount is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Chan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chan 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 Scoliosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

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

    Christopher Lee is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Lee 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 Ascites, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center - Radiology

    1425 S Main Street, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahdy Messiha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Messiha 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Messiha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Cha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Cha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Cha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrbod Javadi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Javadi 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 Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Javadi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Tu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Tu is rated as an Advanced 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 Breast Lump, Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleurisy. Dr. Tu 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 danville, 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 danville, 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 danville, 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 danville, 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 danville, 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 danville, 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 danville, 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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