The 20 Best Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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The 20 Best Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion Doctors near Downey, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 208 doctor with experience in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion near Downey, CA. Of these, 190 are Experienced and 18 are Advanced.

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208 providers found
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Hickey is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Hickey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan King is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Bellflower Medical Offices - Mob 1

    9400 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yue Lu is an Internal Medicine provider in Bellflower, California. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

    Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruben Brechner is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brechner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Degos Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yunfei Wei is an Internal Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Wei has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    A C W Medical Products Inc

    11500 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Umair Shaikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Downey Lakewood Specialty

    10441 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Dost is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Dost has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - Pulmonary Department

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amali Jayasinghe is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Jayasinghe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Jayasinghe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Korotzer is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Korotzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Korotzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Showshan Yang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Hematology | Oncology

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    9400 Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Lee is a primary care provider, a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Bellflower, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Martin Zapata, Do Inc.

    5101 Florence Ave, 
    Bell, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Zapata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bell, California. Dr. Zapata has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Frank P Riseley MD

    9604 Artesia Blvd Ste 104, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruth Topacio is an Internal Medicine provider in Bellflower, California. Dr. Topacio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Empyema, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Odette R Tawadrous, MD Medical Clinic Inc.

    3625 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Odette Tawadrous is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Tawadrous has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sehgal Medical Corporation

    3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    FCCP. Dr. Sehgal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Cardiovascular Medical Associates

    3628 E Imperial Hwy Ste 201, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Kamdar is an Internal Medicine provider in Lynwood, California. Dr. Kamdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nalin Mallik is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lynwood, California. Dr. Mallik has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Harris Musafer MD Inc

    12006 Rosecrans Ave, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harris Musafer is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Norwalk, California. Dr. Musafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hypovolemic Shock, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Whittier Pulmonary And Critical Care Medical Group Inc.

    12462 Putnam St Ste 208, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeem Chishti is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Chishti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Whittier Pulmonary And Critical Care Medical Group Inc.

    12462 Putnam St Ste 208, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Akhavan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Akhavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion?

    Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the area between the layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity.

    In a person with parapneumonic pleural effusion, the fluid buildup is caused by pneumonia.

    When should I see a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near Downey, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near Downey, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors near Downey, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors near Downey, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near Downey, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near Downey, 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors near Downey, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion 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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