The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in santa barbara, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near santa barbara, CA. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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46 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Daughters is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Daughters 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, Visceromegaly, Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Nodules, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Daughters is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ivan Hayward is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hayward is rated as an Advanced 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 Visceromegaly, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hayward is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Hayward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bernstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Shingles, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Kosek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Kosek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Herniated Disk, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Kosek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Braverman is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Braverman is rated as an Advanced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Daughters is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Daughters is rated as an Advanced 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, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Daughters is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wheelock is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Wheelock 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 Pectus Excavatum, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Wheelock is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Swikehardt is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Swikehardt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Osteoarthritis.

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

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Levi Dansby is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Dansby 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 Ascites, May Thurner Syndrome, SVC Obstruction, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dansby is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad. Dr. Dansby is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dean Black is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Black 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 Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Black is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Nadav is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Nadav 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, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nadav is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Nadav is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Nogales Pharmacy

    2320 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Irene Dansby is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Dansby 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 Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Dansby is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamil Muasher is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Muasher is rated as an Advanced 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Muasher is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad and Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Muasher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Santa Barbara Pulmonary Associates Inc.

    2403 Castillo St Ste 206, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Belkin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Belkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Pleurisy, Cystic Fibrosis, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Belkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Hartzman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hartzman 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Hartzman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required
    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Kuzminski is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Kuzminski 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, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites. Dr. Kuzminski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Trambert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Trambert 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ureterocele. Dr. Trambert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    836 Anacapa St Unit 20058, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelina Dukesherer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Dukesherer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Lung Cancer, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

    511 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophie Pollack is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Pollack 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cottage Women's Heart Clinic

    221 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominic Tedesco is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Tedesco 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    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 santa barbara, 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 santa barbara, 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 santa barbara, 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 santa barbara, 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 santa barbara, 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 santa barbara, 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 santa barbara, 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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