The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Moreno Valley, CA

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Moreno Valley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 136 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Moreno Valley, CA. Of these, 95 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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136 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Mahoney is a Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Mahoney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, and PEHO Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeanine Mcneill is a Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Mcneill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Sorenson is a Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Sorenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Online Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    1770 Iowa Ave Ste 280, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Lue is a Radiologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Lue is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Online Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    1770 Iowa Ave Ste 280, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolaus Kuehn is a Radiologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Kuehn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital

    26780 Barton Rd, 
    Redlands, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Staton is a Radiologist in Redlands, California. Dr. Staton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Kirk is a Radiologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Kirk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Bronchiectasis, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mousa is a Radiologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Mousa 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiv Bhanu is a Radiologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Bhanu 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 Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Moreno Valley Imaging L.L.C.

    12818 Heacock St Ste C2, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nader Matloubi is a Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Matloubi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monika Kief is a Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Kief is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramiz Fargo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Fargo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Coccidioidomycosis, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suman Thapamagar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Thapamagar 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, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Klein is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryon Thomson is a Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Thomson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, PEHO Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology | Interventional Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center - Ip Anesthesiology Department

    27300 Iris Avenue, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fan Yang is a Neuroradiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Pleural Effusion, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Moreno Valley Medical Center

    27300 Iris Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Van Nguyen is a Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center - Acute Care-Med/Surg Department

    27300 Iris Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tzyy Chao is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Chao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Chao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center Medical Office Building 2 - Acute Care-Med/Surg Department

    27300 Iris Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Reposar is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Reposar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are May Thurner Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Reposar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Online Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    1770 Iowa Ave Ste 280, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Piampiano is a Radiologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Piampiano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Fecal Impaction.

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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 Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley, 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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