The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 166 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near la mesa, CA. Of these, 101 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Ellison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Ellison is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Honowitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Honowitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Osteopenia. Dr. Honowitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Bui is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bui is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Moore is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Office

    8851 Center Dr Ste 304, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raed Al-Naser is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Al-Naser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Asthma, Asthma in Children, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Al-Naser is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaveh Bagheri MD Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 240, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaveh Bagheri is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules. Dr. Bagheri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Drive, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alex Sun is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Urioste is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Urioste 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Urioste is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zachary Alexander is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Emphysema. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Brannigan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Brannigan 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Brannigan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenna Liu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Pleurisy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harry Ellison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Ellison is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valentin Lance is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lance 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, Vertigo, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Lance is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tere Trout is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Trout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Trout is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Khanjyan is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Khanjyan 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 Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Khanjyan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alvarado Hospital LLC

    6655 Alvarado Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Federhart is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Federhart is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Visceromegaly, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Federhart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Carson-Iii is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Carson-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, Headache, and Stroke. Dr. Carson-Iii is board certified in Neuroradiology, American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Carson-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Westminster Radiology Group

    3902 El Cajon Blvd Ste A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vikram Hatti is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hatti 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, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Hatti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, 
    National City, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahua Biswas is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Biswas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Johnson 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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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