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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 220 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near placentia, CA. Of these, 133 are Experienced, 79 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center - Radiology Department

    3440 E La Palma Avenue, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Farshad Bahador is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Bahador 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Stroke, and Vertigo. Dr. Bahador is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Anaheim Global Medical Center

    1025 S Anaheim Blvd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reza Shahbaz is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Shahbaz 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Stroke. Dr. Shahbaz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center

    3440 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jimmy Ton is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Ton 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroid Nodule, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Ton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 3100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Oh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Oh 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 Hiatal Hernia, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 3100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Jackson is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Jackson 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 Stroke, Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 3100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ralph Marcus is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Marcus 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, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timmy Joseph is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Morten is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Morten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Boils, and Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Dr. Morten is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chau Huynh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Huynh 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Maxwell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Maxwell 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, Galactocoele, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Maxwell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center

    1111 W La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Obedian is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Obedian is rated as an Advanced 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 Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Emphysema. Dr. Obedian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Waddington is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Waddington is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Waddington is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Waddington is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Burns is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Burns 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, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Burns is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (8.3 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.

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

    Caremore Health Plan

    1325 N Rose Dr Ste 102, 
    Placentia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Willy Chua is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Placentia, California. Dr. Chua 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

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

    Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center

    3430 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Hung is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Hung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Dr. Hung is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center

    3440 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Van Trinh is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Trinh 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 Herniated Disk, Stroke, Nasal Flaring, and Vertigo. Dr. Trinh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center

    3440 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chan Chang is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis, Pleural Effusion, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southern California Kaiser Permanente

    3440 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Nguyentat is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Nguyentat 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 Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Nguyentat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center

    3440 E La Palma Ave,, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Frankel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Headache. Dr. Frankel 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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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