The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Palm Springs, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Palm Springs, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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66 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Navid Zenooz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Zenooz 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, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Song is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Nasal Flaring.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralph Ho is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Galactocoele, Ascites, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Desert Care Network: Surgical Associates

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E421, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Presser is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Presser 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, Collapsed Lung, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Eisenhower Imaging Center

    151 S Sunrise Way Ste 400, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehran Elly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Elly is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Visceromegaly, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Vanam is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Vanam 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 Pulmonary Artery Agenesis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Burk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Burk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Smith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Nickel is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Nickel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    William M. Kelly M.D. Inc.

    1080 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 104, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Kelly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced 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 Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, Herniated Disk, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Office

    275 N El Cielo Rd Ste D418, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michon Halio is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Halio is rated as an Experienced 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Splenomegaly.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kopelevich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Kopelevich is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Ascites, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mai Lai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Cain is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Cain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allan Lipkowitz is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Lipkowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    United Medical Group Inc.

    41750 Rancho Las Palmas Dr Ste M3, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahriyar Tavakoli is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Tavakoli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Slocum is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Slocum is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, and Nasal Flaring.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muffadal Taher is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Taher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Atkins is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Atkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josephine Nguyen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Fecal Impaction, and Visceromegaly.

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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 near Palm Springs, 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 Pleurisy doctor near Palm Springs, 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 Pleurisy doctors near Palm Springs, 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 Pleurisy doctors near Palm Springs, 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 Pleurisy doctor near Palm Springs, 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 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 near Palm Springs, 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 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 near Palm Springs, CA?

    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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