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

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The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors near Valencia, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Valencia, CA. Of these, 39 are Advanced, 37 are Experienced and 21 are Distinguished.

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97 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Valencia Pulmonary Medical Group Inc.

    23928 Lyons Ave Ste 203, 
    Newhall, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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

    Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

    23845 McBean Pkwy, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathaniel Moradzadeh is an Interventional Radiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. Moradzadeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

    23845 McBean Pkwy, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Hittle is a Radiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. Hittle has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

    23845 McBean Pkwy, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Gabriel is a Neuroradiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. Gabriel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Meningioma, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

    23845 McBean Pkwy, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Goldman is a Neuroradiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    26357 McBean Parkway, Suite 150, 
    Santa Clarita, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navid Eghbalieh is an Interventional Radiologist in Santa Clarita, California. Dr. Eghbalieh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Tenosynovitis, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Eghbalieh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Optum California-Allcare Foothealth Center

    23929 McBean Pkwy, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Srinivas Peddi is a Neuroradiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. Peddi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Meningioma, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    Valencia Pulmonary Medical Group

    23928 Lyons Ave, 
    Newhall, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charanjit Saroa is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Newhall, California. Dr. Saroa has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Hospital Medicine

    Valencia Pulmonary Medical Group Inc.

    23928 Lyons Ave Ste 203, 
    Newhall, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rami El is a Hospital Medicine provider in Newhall, California. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    23929 McBean Pkwy Ste 109, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Levin is an Interventional Radiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. Levin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    23823 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Farshad Malekmehr is a Thoracic Surgeon in Valencia, California. Dr. Malekmehr 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), Gangrene, Lymphangitis, Gastrostomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Malekmehr is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    23929 McBean Pkwy Ste 109, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Rhee is a Neuroradiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Meningioma, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleurisy.

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

    Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

    23845 McBean Pkwy, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Walsma is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Valencia, California. Dr. Walsma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Hypovolemic Shock, and Pneumonia.

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

    Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

    23845 McBean Pkwy, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Glucksman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Valencia, California. Dr. Glucksman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Hypovolemic Shock, and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

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

    Mostafa Tabassomi MD Inc.

    23838 Valencia Blvd Ste 304, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catalin Nicola is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Valencia, California. Dr. Nicola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Optum California-Allcare Foothealth Center

    23929 McBean Pkwy, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Hanelin is a Radiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. Hanelin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    23803 McBean Parkway, Suite 202, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mher Onanyan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Valencia, California. Dr. Onanyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Onanyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    23803 McBean Parkway, Suite 202, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wisam Naji is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Valencia, California. Dr. Naji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Naji is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

    23845 McBean Pkwy, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fady El is an Interventional Radiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites.

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

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nader Kamangar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sylmar, California. Dr. Kamangar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bronchogenic Cyst, Coccidioidomycosis, and Endoscopy.

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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 Valencia, 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 Valencia, 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 Valencia, 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 Valencia, 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 Valencia, 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 Valencia, 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 Valencia, 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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