The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 468 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Lakewood, CA. Of these, 339 are Experienced, 106 are Advanced and 23 are Distinguished.

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468 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Ragland is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ragland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunayna Bakaya is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bakaya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Robert H. McKay, MD Private Practice

    Lakewood Regional Medical Ctr, 3700 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mckay is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Mckay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Mckay is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad.

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    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Iranmahboob is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Iranmahboob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Rappoport is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Rappoport is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sireesha Iruvuri is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Iruvuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Young Song is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Headache, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Todd Cancer Pavilion Pharmacy

    2810 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    College Medical Center

    2776 Pacific Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ammar Istwani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Istwani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Secrist is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Secrist is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ankit Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Polek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Polek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Herniated Disk.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Vanley is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Vanley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassam Zahlan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Zahlan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    St. Francis Pathology Medical Group

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Blood is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Blood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    MLK Jr Outpatient Center

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eli Bendavid is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bendavid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology

    Mercy Ambulance Service Inc.

    8218 Garfield Ave, 
    Bell, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Azizi is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Bell, California. Dr. Azizi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Lakewood Regional Medical Center

    3700 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chin Seung is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Seung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Headache, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Lakewood Regional Medical Center

    3700 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schein is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Schein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Headache, Vertigo, Emphysema, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Pacific Heart And Lung Surgeons Inc

    3650 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Panagiotides is a Cardiologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Panagiotides is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Mediastinal Tumor, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Panagiotides is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pleurisy?

    Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain when you take a deep breath, sneeze, or cough. Often this chest pain feels sharp.

    When should I see a Pleurisy doctor near Lakewood, 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 Pleurisy doctor near Lakewood, 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 Pleurisy doctors near Lakewood, 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 Pleurisy doctors near Lakewood, 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 Pleurisy doctor near Lakewood, 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 Pleurisy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctor near Lakewood, 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 Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctors near Lakewood, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pleurisy 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 Pleurisy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pleurisy 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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