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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 265 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near tustin, CA. Of these, 162 are Experienced, 90 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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265 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
    Radiology
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    Orange County Global Medical Center Inc.

    1001 N Tustin Ave, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (1.0 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.

    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 
     (5.0 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 
     (5.0 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.

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

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Akash Joshi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Joshi 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 Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Joshi is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Joshi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Anderanik Tomasian is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Tomasian 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 Tenosynovitis, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Tomasian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC Irvine Medical Center

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

    Amir Imanzadeh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Imanzadeh 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, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Imanzadeh is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Imanzadeh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tustin-Irvine Primary Care

    1095 Irvine Blvd, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Lee 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Pleurisy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Imran Sharief, MD Private Practice

    1901 E 4th St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Imran Sharief is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Sharief is rated as an Experienced 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sharief is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Sleep Medicine). Dr. Sharief is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alaa Y Afifi MD Inc.

    2200 E Fruit St Ste 207, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alaa Afifi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Afifi 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, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Orange County Radiation Oncology Medical Group

    1100 N Tustin Ave Ste A, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia Kincaid is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Kincaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Kincaid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Chapman Global Medical Center

    2601 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vadim Chudnovsky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chudnovsky is rated as an Advanced 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 Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and PEHO Syndrome. Dr. Chudnovsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Nahl is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Urachal Cyst. Dr. Nahl is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hoag Family Medicine Irvine-Orchard Hills

    3877 Portola Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Winston Whitney is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Whitney 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 Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Whitney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Joseph Hospital Of Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samir Shah is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shah 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Joseph Hospital Of Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Meng is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Meng 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 Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Meng is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Joseph Hospital Of Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Cambray is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Cambray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Cambray is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Joseph Hospital Of Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Pleurisy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Joseph Hospital Of Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Joseph Hospital Of Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Knoll is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Knoll is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Knoll is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Joseph Hospital Of Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravi Gupta is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Gupta 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 Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Gupta 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 tustin, 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 tustin, 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 tustin, 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 tustin, 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 tustin, 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 tustin, 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 tustin, 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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