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    MediFind found 403 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Lakewood, CA. Of these, 274 are Experienced, 107 are Advanced and 21 are Distinguished.

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    403 providers found
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Neuroradiology

      Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

      2801 Atlantic Ave, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Ragland is a Neuroradiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ragland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

      2801 Atlantic Ave, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sunayna Bakaya is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bakaya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

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

      Robert H. McKay, MD Private Practice

      Lakewood Regional Medical Ctr, 3700 E South St, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Mckay is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Mckay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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      George P. Panagiotides
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Pacific Heart And Lung Surgeons, Inc.

      3650 South St, Ste 206, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      George Panagiotides is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Lakewood, California. Dr. Panagiotides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Mediastinal Tumor, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Panagiotides is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

      2801 Atlantic Ave, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amir Iranmahboob is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Iranmahboob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

      2801 Atlantic Ave, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arnold Rappoport is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Rappoport is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

      2801 Atlantic Ave, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sireesha Iruvuri is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Iruvuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

      2801 Atlantic Ave, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Young Song is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Headache, and CAPOS Syndrome.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Todd Cancer Pavilion Pharmacy

      2810 Long Beach Blvd, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Grace Lee is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      TCS Medical Group, Inc.

      2650 Elm Ave, Ste 318, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Navrose Grewal is a Thoracic Surgeon in Long Beach, California. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Collapsed Lung, Mediastinal Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Grewal is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

      9333 Imperial Hwy, 
      Downey, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Downey is a Radiologist in Downey, California. Dr. Downey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Visceromegaly.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Uci Health-Los Alamitos

      3751 Katella Ave, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ankit Patel is a Radiologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Breast Lump.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Uci Health-Los Alamitos

      3751 Katella Ave, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vincent Polek is a Radiologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Polek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Herniated Disk.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

      1050 Linden Ave, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Vanley is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Vanley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

      1050 Linden Ave, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bassam Zahlan is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Zahlan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      St. Francis Pathology Medical Group

      3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Blood is a Radiologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Blood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, PEHO Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      MLK Jr Outpatient Center

      1670 E 120th St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eli Bendavid is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bendavid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly.

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

      Mercy Ambulance Service Inc.

      8218 Garfield Ave, 
      Bell, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Azizi is an Interventional Radiologist in Bell, California. Dr. Azizi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      Liza D Chavez MD. Inc

      3650 South St Ste 308, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Padmanabha Shakkottai is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakewood, California. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Lakewood Regional Medical Center

      3700 South St, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sven Rose is a Radiologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lump in the Abdomen, Ascites, Visceromegaly, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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