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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 246 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near irvine, CA. Of these, 151 are Experienced, 84 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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246 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    Orange County Irvine Medical Center

    6640 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Zee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Zee is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Zee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Vandalsem is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Vandalsem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Vandalsem is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jonathan Ahdoot MD Inc

    15775 Laguna Canyon Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Ahdoot is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ahdoot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ahdoot is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahdoot is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orange County Global Medical Center Inc.

    1001 N Tustin Ave, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maurice Yu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Yu 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumomediastinum, Nasal Flaring, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pablo Abbona is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Abbona 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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Pleurisy, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma. Dr. Abbona is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Abbona is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Planning Associates Medical Group Inc.

    4501 Birch St, 
    Newport Beach,, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Arata is an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach,, California. Dr. Arata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Caduceus Medical Group

    19742 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Pearle is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Pearle is rated as an Experienced 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 Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Bronchitis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anh Dao is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dao is rated as an Advanced 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 Colonic Malakoplakia, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Dao is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Dao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Arash Anavim is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Anavim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Epithelioid Sarcoma, Myxoid Liposarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal. Dr. Anavim is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Anavim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maryam Momeni is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Momeni is rated as an Experienced 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 Visceromegaly, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Momeni is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Momeni is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Roozbeh Houshyar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Houshyar is rated as an Experienced 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 Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Houshyar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Houshyar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Hiroshi Yoshioka is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Yoshioka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Yoshioka is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Yoshioka is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Helmy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Helmy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Varicose Veins, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Splenomegaly. Dr. Helmy is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Helmy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rony Kampalath is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kampalath is rated as an Experienced 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 Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Ureterocele, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Kampalath is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Kampalath is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Burns is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced 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 Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Tenosynovitis, and Fractured Spine. Dr. Burns is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hoag Orthopedic Institute

    16250 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Velling is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Velling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Ascites, Liver Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

    Hoag Orthopedic Institute

    16250 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Luke Cheung is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Cheung 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 Thyroid Nodule, Gallbladder Disease, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids. Dr. Cheung is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6789 Quail Hill Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Kelly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orange County - Irvine Medical Center

    6640 Alton Parkway, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Nashed is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nashed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Stroke. Dr. Nashed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shaya Ghazinoor is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ghazinoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Herniated Disk, Pleural Effusion, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Ghazinoor 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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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