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    MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Empyema near Arroyo Grande, CA. Of these, 49 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    55 providers found
      Dewey S. Sandberg
      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

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Sandberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Wendy E. Weiss
      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

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      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. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      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. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chorea-Acanthocytosis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      345 S Halcyon Rd, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ijeoma Ofiaeli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Ofiaeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      1154 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lymar Bik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Bik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Chc

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

      Accessible and Comprehensive Quality Health Care Services. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Robert Stewart is an Otolaryngologist in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, and Salivary Duct Stones.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      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. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Nasal Polyps, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      911 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 107 B, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Measles, Urethritis, and Bronchitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Arroyo Medical Group, Inc

      931 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 101, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (1.5 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 top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Arroyo Medical Group, Inc

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

      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 top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Cirrhosis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Arroyo Medical Group, Inc

      931 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 101, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (1.5 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 top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and High Cholesterol.

      Christopher W. Johnson
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      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

      I am a board certified urologist and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. I provide comprehensive care in a safe and comfortable manner. I incorporate the latest innovations in urology. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      Craig W. Canfield
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      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

      Provide comprehensive urologic care for all aspects of Urology. Dr. Canfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      Hugh B. Perkin
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      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

      High quality and cost effective care. Dr. Perkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Ella Street Specialty Center

      1304 Ella St Ste A, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Soll is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Soll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Richard G. Day
      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

      Dr. Day has practiced Family Medicine for more than 35 years. He did his Undergraduate training at Stanford, and earned his MD degree from Case Western Reseruve University School of Medicine. He was Chief Resident of his Family Practice Residency Program at The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.Dr. Day returned to Stanford to work at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and taught residents at the School of Medicine, and served as an Attending Physician at the Stanford University Medical Center and the San Jose Residency Program. He also served as one of the team physicians for the San Francisco Giants and 49'ers. He has completed several marathons, including Denver, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Boston. Dr. Day is part of the Nipomo community and enjoys the opportunity to be of service to his friends and neighbors. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Ampullary Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

      Anna B. Kim
      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

      Dr. Kim is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and has been working as a Primary Care physician for more than 10 years. She completed her BA in Biology from Harvard University and earned her Medical Degree from New York Medical College. Dr. Kim served as Chief Resident in Pediatrics at LA County USC Hospital where she also completed her Internal Medicine Residency. She, her husband, and two children moved to the Central Coast from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to be closer to family and are enjoying hiking, swimming/surfing and exploring this areaMy philosophy has always been to treat every patient like family and take care of the whole person. I try to listen to patients and get to the root of what is bothering them. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

      Michael A. Avallone
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      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

      Michael Avallone is an Urologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Avallone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Hypospadias, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Avallone is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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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