The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in California, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 4507 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near California, US. Of these, 3227 are Experienced, 1044 are Advanced and 236 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Sutter Imaging Sacramento

    3161 L Street, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaleford Hong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Retroversion of the Uterus. Dr. Hong is board certified in Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Sutter Imaging Sacramento

    3161 L Street, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Hofer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hofer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Hofer is board certified in Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Cheng is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Cheng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchomalacia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Dignity Health Advanced Imaging - North State

    2020 Court Street, 
    Redding, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dedicated to providing the highest quality medical imaging services in a safe and caring environment. Dr. Bickmore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Bickmore is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad. Dr. Bickmore is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonary Disease Specialists

    1801 E March Ln, Ste C300, 
    Stockton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanjeev Goswami is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Goswami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Goswami is board certified in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine), Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Sleep Medicine). Dr. Goswami is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Sutter Imaging Sacramento

    3161 L Street, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stan Zipser is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zipser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Zipser is board certified in Interventional Radiology - and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Zipser is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    East Bay Cardiovascular And Thoracic Associates

    1248 D St, 
    Merced, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sheppard is Board Certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Currently specializing in minimally invasive surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the chest, lung and mediastinum. Dr. Sheppard became interested in Lung Cancer Screening using CT scans early in his career. Founded and served as the Principal Investigator of Mills-Peninsula Lung Cancer Screening Study 2001-2010 and a contributing International Early Lung Cancer Action Project (IELCAP) Investigator.Dr. Sheppard was involved in the creation and development of the Lung Cancer Screening Program at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 2015-2021. Published approximately 40 publications in peer reviewed journals including a seminal article on CT screening for lung cancer in NEJM that has been cited by other researchers more than a thousand times.Dr. Sheppard was involved in physician advocacy serving as President of San Mateo County Medical Association, 2004-05, Delegate to California Medical Association HOD 2001-2010 and as a Delegate to the American Medical Association HOD from 2006-2011. Contributing author and ultimately Chair of the Editorial Committee for the San Mateo County Medical Association Bulletin, the physician newsletter of the county medical association. Authored 32 Op-Ed articles.Dr. Sheppard is a Volunteer at The Marine Mammal Center in Marin, providing care for California Sea Lions, Elephant Seals, Fur Seals and Sea Otters on Thursday nights since 2008. Hobbies include Travel, SCUBA diving and underwater photography. Dr. Sheppard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. 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. Dr. Sheppard is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Webster Street Care Center

    2100 Webster Street, Suite 200, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Anastassiou is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Anastassiou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Anastassiou is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Anastassiou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

    958 Lambourne Pl, 
    Oak Park, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Kujak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Bronchiectasis, Visceromegaly, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Kujak is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Online Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    1770 Iowa Ave Ste 280, 
    Riverside, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Lue is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Lue is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajiv Pai is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Pai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Alhambra Hospital Medical Center

    100 S Raymond Ave, 
    Alhambra, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Schwartz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Alhambra, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Fecal Impaction, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Brown is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Collapsed Lung.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Zaragoza is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Zaragoza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Appendicitis, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Huntington Health

    100 W California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Lam is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Lam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, CAPOS Syndrome, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dayle Robson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Robson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Cha Hollywood Medical Center LP

    1300 N Vermont Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Nasal Flaring, Breast Lump, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Office

    612 W Duarte Rd Ste 101, 
    Arcadia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Binh Tran is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Tran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    501 S Buena Vista St, 
    Burbank, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Jahnke is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Jahnke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Splenomegaly, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Garden Grove Hospital And Medical Center

    12601 Garden Grove Blvd, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Shahbaz is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Stroke.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pleurisy?

    Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain when you take a deep breath, sneeze, or cough. Often this chest pain feels sharp.

    When should I see a Pleurisy doctor in California, US?

    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 Pleurisy doctor in California, US?

    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 Pleurisy doctors in California, US?

    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 Pleurisy doctors in California, US?

    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 Pleurisy doctor in California, US?

    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 Pleurisy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctor in California, US?

    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 Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pleurisy 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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