The 20 Best Mediastinitis Doctors Near Me in venice, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Mediastinitis near venice, CA. Of these, 31 are Experienced.

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31 providers found
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine

    Venice Family Clinic

    604 Rose Ave, 
    Venice, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gilmore Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Venice, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Referral may be required

    Family Health Center Santa Monica

    1920 Colorado Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Holly Middlekauff is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Middlekauff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, Fainting, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cameron is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cameron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yas Sanaiha is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sanaiha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Gallbladder Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Sanaiha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Koppula is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Koppula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chagas Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Koppula is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lea Azour is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Azour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pneumomediastinum, Emphysema, and Subcutaneous Emphysema. Dr. Azour is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benharash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    757 Westwood Plz, Department Of Surgery, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hadaya is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hadaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Shemin is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shemin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Referral may be required

    Great Lakes Imaging S C

    2330 Utah Ave # 200, 
    El Segundo, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dustin Meyer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in El Segundo, California. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Mediastinitis

    CFHS Holdings Inc.

    555 E Hardy St, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Armen Hovhannisyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Hovhannisyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Sepsis, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Julien is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Julien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Emphysema. Dr. Julien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Infectious Diseases

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 465W Office, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Zakowski is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zakowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chagas Disease, Cryptococcosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Cytomegalovirus Infection.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Infectious Diseases

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 465W Office, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jillian Oft is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Oft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, Actinomycosis, Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Infectious Diseases

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 465W Office, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Kwong is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Sepsis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3300 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bassam Omari is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Omari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Omari is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery General Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Omari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    4950 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tara Vartanian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vartanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Arachnoid Cysts, Mccune-Albright Syndrome, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    4725 -4733 Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Hayase is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hayase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Neely is a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Neely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucormycosis, Neonatal Sepsis, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), and Bacterial Meningitis. Dr. Neely is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leila Posch is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Posch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Fever, Typhus, Meningitis, and Orbital Cellulitis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Mediastinitis?

    Mediastinitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the chest area between the lungs (mediastinum). This area contains the heart, large blood vessels, windpipe (trachea), food tube (esophagus), thymus gland, lymph nodes, and connective tissue.

    When should I see a Mediastinitis doctor near venice, 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 Mediastinitis doctor near venice, 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 Mediastinitis doctors near venice, 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 Mediastinitis doctors near venice, 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 Mediastinitis doctor near venice, 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 Mediastinitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis doctor near venice, 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis doctors near venice, CA?

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

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