The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Torrance, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 241 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Torrance, CA. Of these, 164 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced and 19 are Distinguished.

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241 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

    25825 Vermont Ave, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Afari is a Radiologist in Harbor City, California. Dr. Afari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Palos Verdes-Primary & Specialty Care

    501 Deep Valley Dr Ste 100, 
    Rolling Hills Estates, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Livoni is a Radiologist in Rolling Hills Estates, California. Dr. Livoni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Chronic Cough.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deren Sinkowitz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Sinkowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Sinkowitz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Sullivan is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Optum - Del Amo

    3565 Del Amo Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nguyen-steve Vu is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Vu has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Ishaque is an Interventional Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Ishaque is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Huettner is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Huettner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Nishioka is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Nishioka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randal Sutherland is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, and Angiomyoma.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stein is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Stein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Ascites, Breast Infection, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Pan is a Neuroradiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Pan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Dickerson is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Dickerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Ascites.

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

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Son is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Son is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Yaghmai is a Neuroradiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Yaghmai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Ascites, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Hoffman is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Breast Lump, Visceromegaly, and Galactocoele.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Krauthamer is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Krauthamer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Noronha is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Noronha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Stone is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Stone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, and Breast Lump.

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

    Torrance Memorial Physician Network Pulmonary & Sleep-Torrance

    2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 200, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Abe is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Abe 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), Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syrone Liu is a Neuroradiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Herniated Disk.

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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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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