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

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The 20 Best Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion Doctors near Northridge, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion near Northridge, CA. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Roderick K. Yasuda
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    18350 Roscoe Boulevard, Suite 201, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    In practice since 1985. Dr. Yasuda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Robert E Thompsonmd A Professional Corporation

    17075 Devonshire St Ste 205, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Eshaghian is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    17075 Devonshire Street, Suite 205, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kasra Sedarati is an Internal Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Sedarati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sedarati is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    17075 Devonshire Street, Suite 205, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sasan Sani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Sani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    19950 Rinaldi St Ste 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chidinma Chima is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Chima is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Oncology | Hematology
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Oncology | Hematology
    7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 330, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashkan Lashkari is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Lashkari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Multiple Myeloma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lashkari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Beller is a Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Beller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Lung Nodules, Splenomegaly, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Prisco is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Prisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Prisco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Hematology Oncology
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafid Kouz is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Kouz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Acute Mountain Sickness, Thrombocytopenia, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Kouz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Vital Lungs Associates Of So Cal Inc.

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Atabaki is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Atabaki has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Michael J. Soltero
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    General Surgery

    Soltero And Yasuda Assoc. Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surg. Med.

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    55+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Soltero is a General Surgeon in Northridge, California. Dr. Soltero has been practicing medicine for over 55 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Vital Lungs Associates Of So Cal Inc.

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irfan Khan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Intensive Care Medical Group, Inc

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamid Nasseri is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Nasseri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonary Medical Corporation

    18399 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahryar Yadegar is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Yadegar has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Ronald Tang
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Los Angeles Hematology

    6850 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Tang is an Internal Medicine provider in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Tang 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Cervical Cancer.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    7320 Woodlake Ave, Suite 290, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kamrava is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in West Hills, California. Dr. Kamrava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4955 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 502, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nechemia Peleg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Peleg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Peleg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Valencia Pulmonary Medical Group Inc.

    23928 Lyons Ave Ste 203, 
    Newhall, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Himanshu Wickramasinghe is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Newhall, California. Dr. Wickramasinghe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hepfer is an Interventional Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Hepfer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Carbuncle, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Le is an Interventional Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Le has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

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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 Northridge, 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 Northridge, 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 Northridge, 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 Northridge, 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 Northridge, 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 Northridge, 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 Northridge, 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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