The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in cerritos, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 435 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near cerritos, CA. Of these, 328 are Experienced, 93 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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435 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.3 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 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    9400 Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tri Ngo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Headache. Dr. Ngo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Robert H. McKay, MD Private Practice

    Lakewood Regional Medical Ctr, 3700 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 20 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. Dr. Mckay is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Martin R Zapata Do Inc

    11865 Firestone Blvd, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Zapata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. Dr. Zapata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zapata is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zapata is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Heart And Lung Surgeons Inc

    3650 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Panagiotides is a Cardiologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. 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 and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Panagiotides is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Breast Lump. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

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

    Arun Reghunathan is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Reghunathan 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Stroke, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Polek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Austin H Yu Medical Corporation

    3851 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Austin Yu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Yu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Anooshiravan Hami MD Corp

    3400 W Ball Rd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anooshiravan Hami is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Hami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hami is board certified in American Board Of Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Hami is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    West Anaheim Medical Center

    3033 W Orange Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naser Rahbar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Rahbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rahbar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Arthur F Gelb Medical Corporation

    3650 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Gelb is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Gelb is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gelb is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.1 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 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 Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Bakaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Vanley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Zahlan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Anaheim Global Medical Center

    1025 S Anaheim Blvd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (9.4 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 Pleurisy. 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.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Ambulance Service Inc.

    8218 Garfield Ave, 
    Bell, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Azizi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Chest And Critical Care Consultants

    5451 La Palma Ave, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Morado is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. Morado is rated as an Experienced 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 Pneumonia, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Morado is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Morado is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Chest And Critical Care Consultants

    5451 La Palma Ave, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaya George is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Ascites, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. George is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 cerritos, 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 cerritos, 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 cerritos, 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 cerritos, 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 cerritos, 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 cerritos, 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 cerritos, 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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