The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Palm Springs, CA

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Palm Springs, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Palm Springs, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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46 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Navid Zenooz is a Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Zenooz 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 Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Song is a Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Nasal Flaring.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Desert Care Network: Surgical Associates

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E421, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Presser is a Thoracic Surgeon in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Presser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Eisenhower Imaging Center

    151 S Sunrise Way Ste 400, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehran Elly is a Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Elly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Burk is a Radiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Burk 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 Diverticular Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Vanam is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Vanam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Artery Agenesis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Nickel is an Interventional Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Nickel has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shervin Rafie is a Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Rafie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    William M. Kelly M.D. Inc.

    1080 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 104, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Kelly is a Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, Herniated Disk, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Office

    275 N El Cielo Rd Ste D418, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michon Halio is a Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Halio 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, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Splenomegaly.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Cain is an Interventional Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Cain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralph Ho is a Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Ascites, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Smith is a Radiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Atkins is a Neuroradiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Atkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josephine Nguyen is a Radiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Fecal Impaction, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Chang is a Radiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristopher Foreman is a Radiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Foreman 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 Baker Cyst, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Dabu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Dabu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafal Sosnowski is a Radiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Sosnowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Intussusception in Children, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allan Lipkowitz is an Interventional Radiologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Lipkowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

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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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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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