The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in palm springs, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near palm springs, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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37 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
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    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navid Zenooz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Zenooz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo. Dr. Zenooz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Desert Care Network: Surgical Associates

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E421, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Presser is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Presser is rated as a Distinguished 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, Collapsed Lung, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Song is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Song 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
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    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralph Ho is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Ho 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 Galactocoele, Ascites, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Rovira is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Rovira 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, Headache, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Rovira is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hassan Bencheqroun is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Bencheqroun 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 Pneumonia, Hypovolemic Shock, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bencheqroun is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bayani Evangelista is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Evangelista is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Evangelista is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Burk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Burk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Burk is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allan Lipkowitz is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Lipkowitz is rated as an Experienced 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barbara Nickel is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Nickel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Nickel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vicki Portnoff is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Portnoff 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 Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Scoliosis. Dr. Portnoff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tannous, Ziad, MD

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ziad Tannous is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Tannous 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 Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tannous is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tannous is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Desert Care Network: Heart Associates

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E318, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saied Habibipour is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Habibipour 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 Arterial Embolism, Endocarditis, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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

    William M. Kelly M.D. Inc.

    1080 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 104, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Kelly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced 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 Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, Herniated Disk, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    275 N El Cielo Rd Ste D418, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michon Halio is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Halio 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Splenomegaly. Dr. Halio is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pushpinder Sivia M.D. A Professional Corporation

    39000 Bob Hope Dr Ste K108, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Wilson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Jacobsen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Jacobsen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Slocum is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Slocum 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 Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Slocum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    39000 Bob Hope Dr, Wright Bldg 201, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Sneider is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Sneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, and Lung Metastases.

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

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Muffadal Taher is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Taher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Taher 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 palm springs, 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 palm springs, 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 palm springs, 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 palm springs, 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 palm springs, 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 palm springs, 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 palm springs, 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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