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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 435 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near hawthorne, CA. Of these, 289 are Experienced, 113 are Advanced and 33 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
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    Manhattan Beach Imaging And Interventional Center

    2200 N Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (2.9 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.

    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 
     (2.9 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 
     (3.0 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.

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    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 
     (4.6 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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.7 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
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (6.8 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.

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

    CFHS Holdings Inc.

    555 E Hardy St, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Herzig is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Herzig 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 Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Herzig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CFHS Holdings Inc.

    555 E Hardy St, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arash Tehranzadeh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Tehranzadeh 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 Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Cerebelloolivary Atrophy. Dr. Tehranzadeh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Manhattan Beach Imaging And Interventional Center

    2200 N Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrea Oh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Manhattan Beach Imaging And Interventional Center

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

    Lila Pourzand is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Pourzand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Pourzand is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Manhattan Beach Imaging And Interventional Center

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

    Nazanin Yaghmai is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Yaghmai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Breast Lump, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Yaghmai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Great Lakes Imaging S C

    2330 Utah Ave # 200, 
    El Segundo, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Denise Kulesha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in El Segundo, California. Dr. Kulesha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Kulesha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Columbus Radiology Corporation

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

    Mayukh Babu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in El Segundo, California. Dr. Babu 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 Diverticular Disease, Chronic Cough, Tenosynovitis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Babu is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Babu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Columbus Radiology Corporation

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

    Michael Harron is a Radiologist practicing medicine in El Segundo, California. Dr. Harron 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 Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Ascites. Dr. Harron is currently accepting new patients.

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

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    401 S La Brea Ave, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamshid Niknam is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Niknam 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Westchester Advanced Imaging Medical Group

    8540 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 111, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Raper is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Raper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Breast Lump, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Raper is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    8540 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 1111, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navid Hakimian is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Hakimian 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, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hakimian 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 
     (5.4 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.

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

    MLK Jr Outpatient Center

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.2 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
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

    4650 Lincoln Blvd, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Kelly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kelly 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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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