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    MediFind found 8313 doctor with experience in Empyema near California, US. Of these, 7441 are Experienced, 806 are Advanced and 66 are Distinguished.

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    8,313 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Urology | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Urology | General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Chung is a Urologist and a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Chung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      44151 15th St W, Suite 101, 
      Lancaster, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristina Wittig is a Urologist in Lancaster, California. Dr. Wittig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      Michael Bublik
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Michael Bublik, MD Private Practice

      800 S Central Ave, Ste 101B, 
      Glendale, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Bublik is an Otolaryngologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Bublik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and DFNB1. Dr. Bublik is currently accepting new patients.

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      Bradley E. Chipps
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Allergy and Immunology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Allergy and Immunology
      5609 J St., Suite C, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bradley Chipps is an Allergy and Immunologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chipps is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Sinusitis. Dr. Chipps is currently accepting new patients.

      Jesse Tan
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Tan Head & Neck Clinic

      3530 Atlantic Ave, Ste 108, 
      Long Beach, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      We want your visit to the Tan Head and Neck Clinic to be enjoyable, efficient, and productive. We strongly believe in giving the time needed to address the unique medical concerns of each patient. Dr. Tan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Richard T. Bergstrom
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      Buxa & Bergstrom ENT Center Of Excellence

      3305 Plr St, Ste A, 
      Redding, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      The ENT Center of Excellence is committed to providing you with the finest ear, nose and throat care in the North State. When it comes to your health, we will stop at nothing to give you the best-possible treatment. That is what excellence is all about. Dr. Bergstrom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Deafness, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

      Armin Alavi
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Ventura Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group

      451 West Gonzales Rd, Ste 210, 
      Oxnard, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Armin Alavi attended college at Cambridge Tutors College, Surrey, England and University College, London, England. He studied medicine at Southhampton Medical School, England from 1994 to 2000 and obtained his medical degree in 2000. He completed his General Surgery training in England and obtained a general surgery diploma in 2005 and became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In 2005 he moved to Los Angeles, CA and commenced further post-graduated training (residency) in Otolaryngology (ENT)- Head & Neck Surgery at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center in 2005. He completed his residency successfully in July 2010.He is an active member of the American Medical Association and The Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandWorks in partnership with patients, offering high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective therapeutic relationships.Our medical office is committed to helping transform your quality of life by diagnosing and providing treatment for all aspects of the ear, nose, and throat. Our doctors are board certified Otolaryngological surgical physicians that provide symptom relief and real improvement in patients' health and overall quality of life through a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatments and advanced surgeries. Dr. Alavi is a top surgeon in balloon sinuplasty and treatments for allergy, sinusitis, headache relief, sinus pressure, snoring treatments and other head and neck symptoms.Most medical insurances are accepted. Please schedule an appointment today so we can help you enjoy life a little more. Dr. Alavi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss.

      Nina S. Yoshpe
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

      433 E Wardlow Rd, 
      Long Beach, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      At Southern California ENT we have a team of experts, including physicians and clinicians who are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care. You'll find that all of our physicians are board-certified in Otolaryngology. Our clinicians have extensive training in ENT and meet all of the highest education standards. Dr. Yoshpe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

      Gary A. Buxa
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Buxa & Bergstrom ENT Center Of Excellence

      3305 Plr St, Ste A, 
      Redding, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      The ENT Center of Excellence is committed to providing you with the finest ear, nose and throat care in the North State. When it comes to your health, we will stop at nothing to give you the best-possible treatment. That is what excellence is all about. Dr. Buxa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Sialadenitis, Familial Deafness, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Christina M. Mcalpin
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      Christina M. McAlpin, MD Private Practice

      1513 S Grand Ave, Ste 310, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      We specialize in state of the art medical care, for all conditions of the ear, nose and throat. Our number one concern is successful outcome for each and every one of our patients. Dr. Mcalpin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

      George H. Domb
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      George H. Domb, MD Private Practice

      2125 Court St, 
      Redding, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      George Domb is an Otolaryngologist in Redding, California. Dr. Domb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, and Turbinectomy. Dr. Domb is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Providence Medical Foundation

      1165 Montgomery Dr, 
      Santa Rosa, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexey Shereshevsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Shereshevsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Oc Ent & Sinus

      3801 Katella Ave, Suite 414, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Kim is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Sutton Disease 2.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      San Clemente, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Phillip Wells is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wells is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      8101 Newman Avenue, Suite B, 
      Huntington Beach, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nahla Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Salem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Salem is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Solo Practice - Malak

      2800 N California St, Ste 11, 
      Stockton, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Compassionate, cost effective care. Dr. Malak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      East Los Angeles Ent. Medical Center

      533 W Las Tunas Dr, 
      San Gabriel, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shounan Yao is an Otolaryngologist in San Gabriel, California. Dr. Yao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Laryngitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Irvine, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Yian is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Yian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Yian is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Irvine, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Sun is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Sun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      Genesis Healthcare Partners PC

      20911 Earl St, Suite 140, 
      Torrance, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Lesser is a Urologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Lesser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Empyema?

      Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inner surface of the chest wall (pleural space).

      When should I see an Empyema doctor in California, US?

      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 an Empyema doctor in California, US?

      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 Empyema doctors in California, US?

      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 Empyema doctors in California, US?

      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 an Empyema doctor in California, US?

      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 Empyema doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Empyema 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 an Empyema doctor in California, US?

      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 Empyema 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 Empyema 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 Empyema doctors in California, US?

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

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