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    MediFind found 320 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Santa Ana, CA. Of these, 203 are Experienced, 99 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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    320 providers found
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jose Contreras is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Orange, California. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Acquired Tracheomalacia. Dr. Contreras is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Sol Radiology Inc

      1001 N Tustin Ave, 
      Santa Ana, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maurice Yu is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumomediastinum, Nasal Flaring, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      Sol Radiology Inc

      1001 N Tustin Ave, 
      Santa Ana, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Krishna Das is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Das 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, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, Uci Dept Of Medicine, 
      Orange, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Waddington is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Orange, California. Dr. Waddington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

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

      Reza Shahbaz MD Inc

      2601 E Chapman Ave, 
      Orange, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Reza Shahbaz is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Orange, 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.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Golden State Imaging Associates Inc

      17100 Euclid St, Suite 4004, 
      Fountain Valley, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Behzad Hedayati is a Radiologist in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Hedayati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Golden State Imaging Associates Inc

      17100 Euclid St, Suite 4004, 
      Fountain Valley, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Mckay is a Radiologist in Fountain Valley, 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, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      Golden State Imaging Associates Inc

      17100 Euclid St, Suite 4004, 
      Fountain Valley, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nhan Tran is a Radiologist in Fountain Valley, 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.

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

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      722 Baker St, 
      Costa Mesa, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jon Loo is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Loo has been practicing medicine for over 17 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, Stroke, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Moran Rowen And Dorsey Inc

      2212 E 4th St, 
      Santa Ana, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joon Kim is a Radiologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Kim 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, Visceromegaly, and Orchiectomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology | General Surgery
      2200 E Fruit St, Suite 207, 
      Santa Ana, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alaa Afifi is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Afifi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Beverly Radiology Medical Group Iii

      1100 N Tustin Ave, Suite A, 
      Santa Ana, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Dym is a Radiologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Dym is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pediatric Radiology | Pediatrics | Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pediatric Radiology | Pediatrics | Radiology

      Childrens Hospital Of Orange County

      1201 W La Veta Ave, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tuan Dao is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Dao has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Horseshoe Kidney, Urachal Cyst, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Arachnoid Cysts.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Childrens Hospital Of Orange County

      1201 W La Veta Ave, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Nahl is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Nahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Urachal Cyst.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Moran Rowen And Dorsey Inc

      431 S Batavia St, 103 Apex Imaging By Mrd, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samir Shah is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Moran Rowen And Dorsey Inc

      431 S Batavia St, 103 Apex Imaging By Mrd, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Meng is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Meng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Moran Rowen And Dorsey Inc

      431 S Batavia St, 103 Apex Imaging By Mrd, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Moran Rowen And Dorsey Inc

      431 S Batavia St, 103 Apex Imaging By Mrd, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Lee is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Moran Rowen And Dorsey Inc

      1100 W Stewart Dr, St Joseph Hospital, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Knoll is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Knoll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology

      Moran Rowen And Dorsey Inc

      1100 W Stewart Dr, St Joseph Hospital, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Kim is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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