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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 440 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near gardena, CA. Of these, 293 are Experienced, 113 are Advanced and 34 are Distinguished.

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440 providers found
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

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

    John Park is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Optum - Del Amo

    3565 Del Amo Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nguyen-steve Vu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Vu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vu is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

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

    Brandon Ishaque is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Ishaque is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    MLK Jr Outpatient Center

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eli Bendavid is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bendavid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Bendavid is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fereidoun Abtin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abtin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Abtin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Manhattan Beach Imaging And Interventional Center

    2200 N Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Douek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Douek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Appendicitis, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Douek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Deren Sinkowitz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Sinkowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Sinkowitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Sullivan is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Pleurisy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Huettner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Huettner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Huettner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kabir Suri is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Suri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

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

    Robert Kolanz is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Kolanz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Osteoarthritis.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lucas Nishioka is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Nishioka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Nishioka is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

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

    Drew Bleicher is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Bleicher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randal Sutherland is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Sutherland is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MLK Community Healthcare - Wilmington Clinic

    12021 N. Wilmington Ave, Suite 1000, Building 11, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joon Choi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer, Bronchitis, Osteotomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    MLK Community Healthcare

    1680 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amir Iranmahboob is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Iranmahboob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Iranmahboob is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Manhattan Beach Imaging And Interventional Center

    2200 N Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arash Bedayat is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Bedayat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Bedayat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Radiology Corporation

    2330 Utah Avenue, Suite 200, 
    El Segundo, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Hinn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in El Segundo, California. Dr. Hinn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Carbuncle, Boils, and Folliculitis. Dr. Hinn is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Hinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

    25825 Vermont Ave, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Afari is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Harbor City, California. Dr. Afari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Afari is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Palos Verdes-Primary & Specialty Care

    501 Deep Valley Dr Ste 100, 
    Rolling Hills Estates, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Livoni is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rolling Hills Estates, California. Dr. Livoni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Livoni is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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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