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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 143 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near riverside, CA. Of these, 99 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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143 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
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    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shiv Bhanu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Bhanu 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Bhanu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1660 Chicago Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Mousa is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Mousa 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, Gallbladder Disease, and Subcutaneous Emphysema. Dr. Mousa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group

    4234 Riverwalk Pkwy, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Salim Harianawala is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Harianawala is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Harianawala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Harianawala is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ardavan Afshar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Afshar 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Afshar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johnny Suh is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Suh 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, Ascites, Stroke, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinay Yagnik is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Yagnik 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Massee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Massee 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Massee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Online Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    1770 Iowa Ave Ste 280, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Dehoff-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dehoff-Iii 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Diverticular Disease, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Dehoff-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

    400 N Pepper Ave, 
    Colton, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Underwood is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Colton, California. Dr. Underwood 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, Bronchogenic Cyst, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Underwood is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon Kirk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Kirk is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Bronchiectasis, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Pleurisy. Dr. Kirk is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans' Hospital

    11201 Benton St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Wallen is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Wallen 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Wei is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Wei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Headache. Dr. Wei is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Synergy Ct Surgery Partnership

    4500 Brockton Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nan Wang is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Wang 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 Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Synergy Ct Surgery Partnership

    4500 Brockton Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shankha Biswas is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Biswas 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Necrosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Biswas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Synergy Ct Surgery Partnership

    4500 Brockton Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neeraj Bansal is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Bansal 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Bansal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Martin Schlusselberg, MD FCCP

    6869 Indiana Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Schlusselberg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Schlusselberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Riverside Medical Clinic Inc.

    3660 Arlington Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Allen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scrotal Swelling, Tenosynovitis, Thyroid Nodule, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Medical Clinic Inc.

    3660 Arlington Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Baseer Khan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced 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 Vertigo, Scrotal Swelling, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Medical Clinic Inc.

    3660 Arlington Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaspret Brar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Brar is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Breast Lump, Lung Nodules, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Brar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ONRAD Teleradiology

    1700 Iowa Avenue, Suite 280, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Michaud is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Michaud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Michaud is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Michaud 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 riverside, 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 riverside, 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 riverside, 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 riverside, 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 riverside, 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 riverside, 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 riverside, 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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