The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Los Alamitos, CA

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Los Alamitos, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 401 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Los Alamitos, CA. Of these, 258 are Experienced, 120 are Advanced and 22 are Distinguished.

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401 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

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

    Michael Secrist is an Interventional Radiologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Secrist is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.3 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 
     (0.3 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.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    VA Long Beach Healthcare System

    5901 E 7th St Bldg 165 Ofc 0, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thong Nguyen is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.6 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 
     (6.6 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
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.7 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 
     (6.7 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
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Garden Grove Hospital And Medical Center

    12601 Garden Grove Blvd, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Shahbaz is an Interventional Radiologist in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

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

    Jhemon Lee is a Radiologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Pleurisy.

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

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

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

    George Morrison is an Interventional Radiologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

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

    Office

    3801 Katella Ave Ste 430, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Rucker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Rucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Cough, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Sarathi Bhattacharyya, MD

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarathi Bhattacharyya is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bhattacharyya has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Drowsiness, and Eosinophilic Asthma.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Los Coyotes Imaging Long Beach Suite 120

    3320 N Los Coyotes Diagonal Ste 120, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Fan is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

    5901 E 7th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lily Yang is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    West Anaheim Medical Center

    3033 W Orange Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Sharzer is a Radiologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Sharzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

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

    Arun Reghunathan is an Interventional Radiologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Reghunathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Austin H Yu Medical Corporation

    3851 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Austin Yu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Yu has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    T Pandya MD Inc

    3851 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tapan Pandya is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Pandya has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Metastases.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Memorial Care Medical Foundation

    3828 Schaufele Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Joyo is a Cardiologist and a General Surgeon in Long Beach, California. Dr. Joyo has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

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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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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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