The 20 Best Pneumonia Doctors Near Me in Arroyo Grande, CA

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The 20 Best Pneumonia Doctors near Arroyo Grande, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Pneumonia near Arroyo Grande, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Chc

    260 Station Way, Ste A, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Accessible and Comprehensive Quality Health Care Services. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Wendy E. Weiss
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Pismo Family Practice

    575 Price St, Ste 101, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ella Street Specialty Center

    1304 Ella St Ste A, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Soll is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Soll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Christopher V. Holland
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease

    Central Coast Infectious Disease Consultants

    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Holland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Coccidioidomycosis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Infectious Arthritis.

    Jethro T. Ritter
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease

    Central Coast Infectious Disease Consultants

    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Ritter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Coccidioidomycosis, Infectious Arthritis, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    CHC The Doctor's Office

    1057 E Grand Ave, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pankaj Karan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Karan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Abetalipoproteinemia.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    CHC The Doctor's Office

    1057 E Grand Ave, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Welch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

    345 S Halcyon Rd, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Mayor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Mayor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Lawrence H. Newman M.D. A Medical Corp

    877 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cu Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Nasal Polyps, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Central Coast Chest Consultants A Medical Corp.

    1428 Phillips Ln Ste 203, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Canfield is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Canfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Meningitis, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Toxoplasmosis.

    Richard G. Day
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    1560 Mesa Rd, Suite 100, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Day has practiced Family Medicine for more than 35 years. He did his Undergraduate training at Stanford, and earned his MD degree from Case Western Reseruve University School of Medicine. He was Chief Resident of his Family Practice Residency Program at The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.Dr. Day returned to Stanford to work at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and taught residents at the School of Medicine, and served as an Attending Physician at the Stanford University Medical Center and the San Jose Residency Program. He also served as one of the team physicians for the San Francisco Giants and 49'ers. He has completed several marathons, including Denver, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Boston. Dr. Day is part of the Nipomo community and enjoys the opportunity to be of service to his friends and neighbors. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Ampullary Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Nancy Kitson
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    1560 Mesa Rd, Suite 100, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nancy Kitson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Kitson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kitson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Ella Street Specialty Center

    1304 Ella St Ste A, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ryan is an Internal Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease

    Ella Street Specialty Center

    1304 Ella St Ste A, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Vendegna is an Infectious Disease provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Vendegna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Coccidioidomycosis.

    Steven B. Goodman
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA

    895 Aerovista Pl, Suite 103, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Steven Goodman graduated from Tulane university with a Bachelors of Science with a Major in Biology. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago . Dr. Goodman completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at San Bernardino County Hospital, following two years of working, outpatient medicine, traveling, fishing and scuba diving in Guam. He and his wife relocated to San Luis Obispo in 1988. He formed Cuesta Medical Group (CMG) in 1994. In 2015 CMG joined Dignity Health’s medical group Pacific Central Coast Health Centers.  Dr. Goodman continues to practice full service Family Medicine, and also serves as the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Pacific Central Coast Health Centers. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), High Cholesterol, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Michael P. Steele
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    FCPP - Aerovista - SLO

    892 Aerovista Pl, Ste 130, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Steele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    CHC. Nipomo Health Center

    150 Tejas Pl, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalia Schwartz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Ella Street Specialty Center

    1304 Ella St Ste A, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ross Michel is an Internal Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Michel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ella Street Specialty Center

    1304 Ella St Ste A, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Lubarsky is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Lubarsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Melvin P. De La Cruz, MD Private Practice

    3560 Ranch House Road, Ste 209, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish

    Melvin De La Cruz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. De La Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pneumonia?

    Pneumonia is inflamed or swollen lung tissue due to infection with a germ.

    This article covers community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This type of pneumonia is found in people who have not recently been in the hospital or another health care facility such as a nursing home or rehab facility. Pneumonia that affects people in or recently released from a health care facility, such as hospitals, is called hospital-acquired pneumonia (or health care-associated pneumonia).

    When should I see a Pneumonia doctor near Arroyo Grande, 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 Pneumonia doctor near Arroyo Grande, 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 Pneumonia doctors near Arroyo Grande, 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 Pneumonia doctors near Arroyo Grande, 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 Pneumonia doctor near Arroyo Grande, 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 Pneumonia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pneumonia 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 Pneumonia doctor near Arroyo Grande, 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 Pneumonia 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 Pneumonia 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 Pneumonia doctors near Arroyo Grande, CA?

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

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