The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Sherman Oaks, CA

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Sherman Oaks, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 481 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Sherman Oaks, CA. Of these, 292 are Experienced, 136 are Advanced and 53 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Sherman Oaks Hospital

    4929 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Azab is a Radiologist in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Azab 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 Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical

    18321 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rubenstein is a Radiologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Rubenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4955 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 502, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nechemia Peleg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Peleg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Peleg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4955 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 502, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Vadgama is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Vadgama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vadgama is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4955 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 502, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonard Adelson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Adelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Adelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    University Radiology Network Inc

    14915 Burbank Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Shaker is a Neuroradiologist in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Shaker has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), CAPOS Syndrome, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    4343 Lankershim Blvd Ste 200300, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Oh is a Radiologist in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Oh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    ProHealth Advanced Imaging Medical Group Inc.

    10767 Riverside Dr, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farhad Houriani is a Radiologist in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Houriani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical

    18321 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Grossman is a Radiologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Suh is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Suh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    South Valley Imaging

    18344 Clark St Ste 101, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Gritz is a Radiologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Gritz 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 Neonatal Ovarian Cyst.

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

    Pulmonary Medical Corp.

    18399 Ventura Blvd Ste 245, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Brown is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Collapsed Lung.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fereidoun Abtin is an Interventional Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abtin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arash Bedayat is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bedayat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Collapsed Lung.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dayle Robson is a Radiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Robson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mamata Chithriki is a Radiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chithriki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Visceromegaly, Vertigo, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tal Rencus is a Neuroradiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Rencus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Scoliosis.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navid Mehrpoo is a Neuroradiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Mehrpoo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Mogannam is a Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Mogannam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome.

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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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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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