The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 132 doctor with experience in Empyema near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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132 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Carlos A. Alvarez, MD Private Practice

    5400 Aldrin Ct, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Alvarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, Peptic Ulcer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St Mary Nephrology Medical Center

    3900 San Dimas St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Bichai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Bichai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 99 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bichai is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Bichai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    County Of Kern

    1111 Columbus St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alessandro Testori is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Testori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kaposi Sarcoma, Neural Crest Tumor, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Testori is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    William E. Gilli, MD Private Practice

    8327 Brimhall Rd, Bldg 700 Ste 704, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gilli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Gilli 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 Visceromegaly, Coccidioidomycosis, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gilli is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Gilli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Hector DeJesus, MD Private Practice

    2323 16th St, Ste 300, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hector Dejesus is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Dejesus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome, Cellulitis, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Dejesus is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Dejesus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Highgrove Medical Clinic Inc

    2701 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Seidenstricker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Seidenstricker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Seidenstricker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Amy K Mehta MD Inc

    3838 San Dimas St Bldg A, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Dougherty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Dougherty is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Syed Alam Pulmonology, Inc.

    2901 Sillect Ave, Ste 202, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Alam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Alam is rated as an Advanced 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 Coccidioidomycosis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Premier Medical

    3838 San Dimas St, Ste A250, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Laughlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Laughlin is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Coccidioidomycosis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Laughlin is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease). Dr. Laughlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc.

    3801 San Dimas St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mushtaq Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease). Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Yakdan Al Qaisi, M.D

    4040 San Dimas St, Ste A, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yakdan Alqaisi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Alqaisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome. Dr. Alqaisi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 400D, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Nichols is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Nichols is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    ELIASmedical

    9900 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 203, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Afif Elias is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Elias is rated as an Advanced 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Elias is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Elias is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Hospital Downtown

    2215 Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meenakshi Sachdeva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Sachdeva is rated as an Advanced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Liver Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Robert L. Waguespack, MD Private Practice

    2530 F St, Ste B, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Waguespack is a Urologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Waguespack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Waguespack is board certified in Urology. Dr. Waguespack is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albert R. Swafford MD Inc

    3805 San Dimas St Ste B, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hany Aziz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Coccidioidomycosis. Dr. Aziz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ajitpal S Tiwana MD Medical Group

    2700 F St Ste 100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajitpal Tiwana is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Tiwana 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 Neuralgia, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Dozier Medical Group

    2535 16th St #100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emanuel Dozier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Dozier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Scoliosis, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Dozier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral required

    Shabbir A Shakir, MD Private Practice

    2808 F St, Ste E, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Shabbir Shakir is a Urologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Shakir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Carbuncle, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Shakir is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    William F. Baker Jr., MD & Associates

    3008 Sillect Ave, Ste 240, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Baker is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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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