The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Arroyo Grande, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Empyema near Arroyo Grande, CA. Of these, 47 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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53 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Practice
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Practice

    Allergy Partners Of California Central Coast

    320 James Way Ste 240, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Spencer Townsend is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Townsend is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arroyo Medical Group

    931 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 101, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dewey Sandberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Sandberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Sandberg is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Pismo Family Practice

    575 Price St, Ste 101, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Weiss is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Weiss is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHC The Doctor's Office

    1057 E Grand Ave, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Clarke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHC The Doctor's Office

    1057 E Grand Ave, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Welch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    CHC The Doctor's Office

    1057 E Grand Ave, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pankaj Karan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Karan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Abetalipoproteinemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Chc

    260 Station Way, Ste A, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Bala Bhat is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Bhat is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine). Dr. Bhat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    901 Oak Park Blvd Ste 202, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Stewart is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, and Salivary Duct Stones.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Lawrence H. Newman M.D. A Medical Corp

    877 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cu Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Nasal Polyps, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    931 Oak Park Blvd Ste 101, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ruiz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    931 Oak Park Blvd Ste 101, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cary Fitchmun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Fitchmun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Pismo Beach Pediatric Center

    2 James Way Ste 209, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nichole Simental is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Simental is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Avian Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Cellulitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ventana Health Center

    901 Oak Park Blvd Ste 101, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanthi Chandrasena is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Chandrasena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urology Associates Of The Central Coast

    35 Casa St, Ste 370, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Johnson is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Urology. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urology Associates Of The Central Coast

    35 Casa St, Ste 370, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Canfield is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Canfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Canfield is board certified in Urology. Dr. Canfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urology Associates Of The Central Coast

    35 Casa St, Ste 370, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hugh Perkin is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Perkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Perkin is board certified in Urology. Dr. Perkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Health Physicians Network

    892 Aerovista Pl Ste 130, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lymar Bik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Bik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Bik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Medical Clinic At Peach North

    1250 Peach St Ste B, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randall Silver is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Silver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    1560 Mesa Rd, Suite 100, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Ampullary Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    697 W Tefft St, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Kim is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near Arroyo Grande, 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 an Empyema doctor near Arroyo Grande, 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 Empyema doctors near Arroyo Grande, 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 Empyema doctors near Arroyo Grande, 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 an Empyema doctor near Arroyo Grande, 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 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 near Arroyo Grande, 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 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 near Arroyo Grande, CA?

    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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