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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 617 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 385 are Experienced, 173 are Advanced and 59 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    1500 San Pablo St Fl 2, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucia Flors is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Flors is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumomediastinum, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farhood Saremi is a Neuroradiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Saremi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cha Hollywood Medical Center LP

    1300 N Vermont Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lin is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Nasal Flaring, Breast Lump, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Cha Hollywood Medical Center LP

    1300 N Vermont Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Yoo is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Esteva is an Interventional Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Esteva has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Adventist Health White Memorial

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

    Sameer Patel is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Adventist Health White Memorial

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

    Farnoosh Nooryani is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nooryani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Fecal Impaction, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Fontaine is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fontaine has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 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 Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Degos Disease, and Visceromegaly.

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

    Anil N. Wadhwani, MD Private Practice

    1401 S Grand Ave, C/o Radiology, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anil Wadhwani is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wadhwani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Retroversion of the Uterus, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Nhan C. Tran, MD Private Practice

    1401 S Grand Ave, C/o Radiology, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nhan Tran is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muntasir Hoque is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hoque has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Grant is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Grant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Visceromegaly, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittany Kazmierski is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kazmierski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Golchian is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Golchian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alison Wilcox is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bonnie Garon is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Garon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leah Lin is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Lung Nodules.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Cheng is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Visceromegaly, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.

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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 Angeles, 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 Angeles, 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 Angeles, 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 Angeles, 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 Angeles, 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 Angeles, 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 Angeles, 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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