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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 159 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near poway, CA. Of these, 105 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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

    Arch Health Partners Inc

    15611 Pomerado Rd, Suite 400, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manu Singh is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Singh 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 Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Poway Surgery Center

    15611 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amol Patil is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Patil 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Patil is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palomar Health

    15615 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Mayberry is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Mayberry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Mayberry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Vanfleet is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vanfleet 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Vanfleet is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Mohabir is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mohabir 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mohabir is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeremiah Jansen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jansen 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 Emphysema, Vertigo, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Jansen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Care - StatRad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr. S, Suite 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Kirby is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kirby 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 Splenomegaly, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kirby is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stat Radiology Medical Corp

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S, Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Max Pollock is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pollock 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pleurisy, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Pollock is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology and Radiology (Sub: Neuroradiology). Dr. Pollock is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 101, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Nalbandian is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Nalbandian 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 Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis. Dr. Nalbandian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fatima Kazem is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kazem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Lung Nodules, Boils, and Folliculitis. Dr. Kazem is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Heller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Heller 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 Thyroid Nodule, Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jorge Mendoza is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Experienced 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 Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Lung Nodules, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Mendoza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients

    Olufolajimi Obembe is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Obembe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Obembe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Furubayashi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Furubayashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, Headache, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Furubayashi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stat Radiology Medical Corp

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S, Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Summa is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Summa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Thyroid Nodule, Stroke, and Baker Cyst. Dr. Summa is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Summa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

    11576 Alborada Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Mona Silady is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Silady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Silady is board certified in American Board Of Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology . Dr. Silady is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Trestman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Trestman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis.

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

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Goelitz is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Goelitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

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

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cyrus Shabrang is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Shabrang is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thyroid Nodule, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Shabrang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Veena Mandava is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mandava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Mandava 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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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