The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Hemet, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Hemet, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Hemet Global Medical Center

    1117 E Devonshire Ave, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Chen is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Chronic Cough.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Nuclear Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Nuclear Medicine

    Hemet Global Medical Center

    1117 E Devonshire Ave, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    April Garcia is a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Fecal Impaction, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Hemet Global Medical Center

    1117 E Devonshire Ave, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sayed Sadat is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Sadat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Pleurisy.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Hemet Global Medical Center

    1117 E Devonshire Ave, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Jacobson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Fecal Impaction, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Hemet Global Medical Center

    1117 E Devonshire Ave, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Erskine is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Erskine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Hemet Global Medical Center

    1117 E Devonshire Ave, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick White is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Hemet Global Medical Center

    1117 E Devonshire Ave, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saad Farooq is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Farooq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    890 W Stetson Ave Ste B, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvin Hensel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Hensel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

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

    Lu, Chong-Ping C., M.D., Inc.

    1000 E Latham Ave, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chong Lu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hemet, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 50 years. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Ramona Specialists, Inc.

    341 E Main St, 
    San Jacinto, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rakesh Gupta is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Jacinto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Office

    1275 E Latham Ave Ste C, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yurzul Dhanani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Dhanani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Sarcoidosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    890 W Stetson Ave Ste B, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Dicapua is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Dicapua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Bronchogenic Cyst, Vertigo, and Splenomegaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    890 W Stetson Ave Ste B, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chung Chen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Inspire Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Specialists

    28078 Baxter Rd, 
    Murrieta, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Munif Salek is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Murrieta, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Salek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Salek is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pediatric Radiology

    Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

    28062 Baxter Rd, 
    Murrieta, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlo Manalo is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Murrieta, California. Dr. Manalo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Congenital Athymia.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    890 W Stetson Ave Ste B, 
    Hemet, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Beck is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hemet, California. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Menifee Global Medical Center

    28400 McCall Blvd, 
    Menifee, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Tanner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Menifee, California. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Vertigo.

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

    Unilab Corporation

    6109 W Ramsey St, 
    Banning, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aalok Shah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Banning, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Pneumonia.

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

    Beaumont Urgent Care Center

    839 Highland Springs Ave, 
    Beaumont, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roger Seheult is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Beaumont, California. Dr. Seheult is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

    Beaumont Urgent Care Center

    839 Highland Springs Ave, 
    Beaumont, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katja Ruh is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Beaumont, California. Dr. Ruh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pleural Effusion?

    A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.

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

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

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

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