The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Bell Gardens, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1360 doctor with experience in Empyema near Bell Gardens, CA. Of these, 1221 are Experienced, 124 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Gage Medical Center

    2719 E Gage Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nagy Khalil is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Huntington Park, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Advanced 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 Bronchitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Acne. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Los Angeles Center For Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy

    3268 E Gage Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Trenkle is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Huntington Park, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Trenkle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Michael B. Scott, M.D., Inc.

    3637 Martin Luther King Blvd, Ste B, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Scott is a Urologist practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Scott 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 Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Scott is board certified in Urology. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

    Bell Gardens, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Samonte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bell Gardens, California. Dr. Samonte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Concentra Medical Centers-Commerce

    3430 Garfield Ave, 
    Commerce, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Kalman is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Commerce, California. Dr. Kalman 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 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, H1N1 Influenza, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

    6001 E. Washington Blvd., 
    Commerce, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anika Yousefian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Commerce, California. Dr. Yousefian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

    6001 E. Washington Blvd., 
    Commerce, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soma Barua is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Commerce, California. Dr. Barua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Los Angeles Center For Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy

    433 N 4th St, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Maki is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Maki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Camptocormism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    L.A. Sinus And Allergy Specialists

    1701 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 560, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jahangir Sharifi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sharifi 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 Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharifi is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Sharifi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Christina M. Mcalpin, MD

    1513 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Mcalpin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Mcalpin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Tan Head & Neck Clinic

    3530 Atlantic Ave, Ste 108, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Tan is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Robert J Wielenga MD

    10835 New St, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wielenga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Wielenga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Wielenga is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    7643 Atlantic Ave, 
    Cudahy, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedro De La Rosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cudahy, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. De La Rosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Laminectomy. Dr. De La Rosa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Frishcher Medical Group

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Frischer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Frischer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Frischer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    8204 Long Beach Blvd # B, 
    South Gate, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Salama is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Gate, California. Dr. Salama is rated as an Advanced 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 Asthma in Children, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sehgal Medical Corporation

    3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arunpal Sehgal is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Sehgal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sehgal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2680 Saturn Ave Ste 110, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Perez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Amenorrhea, High Cholesterol, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Physician Assistant

    Clinic Medical Familiar Y Dental

    833 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruben Ruiz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Physician Assistant in Montebello, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Mr. Ruiz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Bronchitis, and Food Allergy. Mr. Ruiz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice | Pediatrics

    Jose Manuel Torreblanca MD Inc

    7128 Seville Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Torreblanca is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Huntington Park, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Torreblanca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Enlarged Liver.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Terence Tz Tan MD Inc

    3301 Beechwood Ave, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terence Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lynwood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Tan 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Bell Gardens, 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 Bell Gardens, 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 Bell Gardens, 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 Bell Gardens, 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 Bell Gardens, 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 Bell Gardens, 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 Bell Gardens, 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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