The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in lafayette, CA

Find the Top Pleurisy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 222 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near lafayette, CA. Of these, 173 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
222 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Kit Wong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Kit Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Kit Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Hoddick is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Hoddick 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Hoddick is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Summit Campus

    350 Hawthorne Ave, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Hong is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center - Radiology

    1425 S Main Street, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahdy Messiha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Messiha is rated as an Advanced 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Messiha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Cha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Cha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Cha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrbod Javadi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Javadi is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Javadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Tu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Tu is rated as an Advanced 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 Breast Lump, Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleurisy. Dr. Tu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Gonzales is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vishal Panchal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Panchal 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 Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Dr. Panchal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Woo is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jiwon Youm is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Youm 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 Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Angiomyoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Ryan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ryan 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Martinucci is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Martinucci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Martinucci is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    T Drasin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Drasin 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ann Leung is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Advanced 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 Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Metastatic Pleural Tumor. Dr. Leung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Balzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Balzer 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    William Knapp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Knapp is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lavinia Herbei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Herbei 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anusha Bakshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Bakshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neetu Gakhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gakhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Showing 1-20 of 222

    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 lafayette, 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 lafayette, 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 lafayette, 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 lafayette, 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 lafayette, 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 lafayette, 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 lafayette, 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy. 

    More Pleurisy Doctors by city