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

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 112 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near hayward, CA. Of these, 81 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
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    Eden Medical Center

    20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keyvan Nouri is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Nouri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Jaundice, and Pleurisy. Dr. Nouri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eden Medical Center

    20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Goldsmith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Goldsmith 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 Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Goldsmith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eden Medical Center

    20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tom Joseph is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Joseph 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 Ascites, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eden Medical Center

    20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Royce Chrys is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Chrys 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 Collapsed Lung, Alien Hand Syndrome, Chronic Cough, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Chrys is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Rose Hospital

    27200 Calaroga Ave, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sammy Hung is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Hung 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, and Chronic Cough.

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

    San Leandro Medical Center

    2500 Merced Street, 1st Floor, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kai-yin See is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. See is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Swyer-James Syndrome, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. See is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Munn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Munn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Breast Lump. Dr. Munn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Etchison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Etchison 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 Breast Lump, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Pleurisy. Dr. Etchison is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Navdeep Singh M.D.

    19845 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navdeep Singh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Asthma in Children, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alameda Health System

    13855 E 14th St, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rabinder Sandhu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Scrotal Swelling, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alameda Health System

    13855 E 14th St, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Yasumoto is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Yasumoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Gumma, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yasumoto is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alameda Health System

    13855 E 14th St, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louise Truong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Truong 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 Breast Lump, Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Wouden is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Wouden 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, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia. Dr. Wouden is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunil Upender is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Upender 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 Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Pleurisy. Dr. Upender is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Horng Lin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Washington Hospital Healthcare System

    2000 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Li Cheong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Cheong 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Subcutaneous Emphysema. Dr. Cheong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Emergency Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Emergency Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    5000 Hopyard Road, Suite 410, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergio Garcia is an Emergency Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Garcia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Oklahoma Bureau Of Narcotics And Dangerous Drugs, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    San Ramon Regional Medical Center

    6001 Norris Canyon Rd, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (10.0 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.

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

    San Ramon Regional Medical Center

    6001 Norris Canyon Rd, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (10.0 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
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

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

    Taiyo Shimizu is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Pleasanton, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shimizu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Pleurisy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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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