

Pulmonology
Richard Effros, M.D.
Dr. Richard M. Effros is a pulmonologist with over 65 years of experience, specializing in pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine in Torrance, California. He treats a broad spectrum of respiratory conditions, including complex lung and pleural infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, occupational lung diseases, and sleep disorders, often in the context of critical care for
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (MD, 1961)
- Residency: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 1962-1965)
Years in Practice
65+ years
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Subspecialties
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Languages
English
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- https://doctor.webmd.com/doctor/richard-effros-535ae567-c026-4393-bb82-9c8b362e84ca-overview
- https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-richard-effros-yf6rs
- https://www.medifind.com/doctors/richard-m-effros/8086382
- https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1306818885
- https://www.doximity.com/pub/richard-effros-md
- https://www.tmphysiciannetwork.org/tmpn/find-a-doctor/meet-our-experts/pulmonary-sleep/
- https://www.mesotheliomadr.com/richard-effros
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