The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Ventura, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Ventura, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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42 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Community Memorial Hospital

    147 N Brent St, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Barksdale is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Barksdale 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, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Carr is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Carr 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 Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Matthews is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Matthews 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, Pleural Effusion, Nabothian Cyst, and Diverticular Disease.

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    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ventura County Surgical Associates

    300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340 #401, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I am commited to providing compassionate, advanced cardiac, thoracic and vascular treatment for patients in the Ventura County and surrounding areas. Dr. Bushnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Bushnell is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Bushnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Glen Abergel MD Inc.

    1910 Outlet Center Dr, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Weymer is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Weymer 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 Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Community Memorial Hospital

    147 N Brent St, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyu Choi is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced 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 Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Ventura Pulmonary & Critical Care Med Gr

    168 N Brent St, Ste 406, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Bernstein is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced 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 Coccidioidomycosis, Chronic Cough, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bernstein is board certified in Pulmonary Diseases. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ventura Pulmonary & Critical Care Med Gr

    168 N Brent St, Ste 406, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gordon Pelegrin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ventura, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Pelegrin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Asthma. Dr. Pelegrin is board certified in Pulmonary Diseases. Dr. Pelegrin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Ventura Pulmonary & Critical Care Med Gr

    168 N Brent St, Ste 406, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Lamee is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Lamee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Cerebral Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases. Dr. Lamee is board certified in Pulmonary Diseases-Internal Medicine. Dr. Lamee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Ventura Pulmonary & Critical Care Med Gr

    168 N Brent St, Ste 406, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Handley is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Handley is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Handley is board certified in American Board Of Medical Specialties Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Handley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reed Horwitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenomegaly, Bronchogenic Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mcmahan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Mcmahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Cervical Myelopathy, Diverticular Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Cardiology Associates Medical Group

    168 N Brent St Ste 503, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asghar Arfaei is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Arfaei is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ventura County Surgical Associates

    300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340 #401, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Wan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Wan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Wan is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Wan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    AfMc-Urgent Care

    300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravinder Bajwa is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Bajwa is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Interstitial Lung Disease.

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

    West Coast Pulmonary - Oxnard

    1910 Outlet Center Dr, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Maehara is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Maehara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Emphysema, Bullae, and Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    West Coast Pulmonary - Critical Care Physicians

    1910 Outlet Center Dr, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Movses Hayrabedian is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oxnard, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hayrabedian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Hayrabedian is board certified in Pulmonary Diseases-Internal Medicine. Dr. Hayrabedian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Ojai Valley Community Hospital

    1306 Maricopa Hwy, 
    Ojai, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Deruso is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Ojai, California. Dr. Deruso is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Community Memorial Hospital

    147 N Brent St, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Frugoli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Frugoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Nail-Patella Syndrome, Empyema, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Community Memorial Hospital

    147 N Brent St, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kooros Samadzadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Samadzadeh is rated as an Experienced 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 COVID-19, Apoplexy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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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 Ventura, 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 Ventura, 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 Ventura, 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 Ventura, 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 Ventura, 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 Ventura, 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 Ventura, 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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