The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Berkeley, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Berkeley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 463 doctor with experience in Empyema near Berkeley, CA. Of these, 424 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Kovid Trivedi
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    2850 Telegraph Ave., Suite 120, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kovid Trivedi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Berkeley, California. Dr. Trivedi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumomediastinum, Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Bullae. Dr. Trivedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Phillip L. Ross
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Orinda Care Center

    Orinda, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Ross is a Urologist in Orinda, California. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocele, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Neelu J. Kaliani
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Milvia Urgent Care

    2500 Milvia Street, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neelu Kaliani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Kaliani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Bronchitis, and Atypical Pneumonia.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    411 30th St Fl 3, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Kury is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Kury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Hypovolemic Shock, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    2100 Powell St., Suite 400, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pranav Parikh is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Emeryville, California. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Maxwell Meng
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Prostate Cancer Center

    1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Maxwell Meng is a surgeon specializing in urologic cancers and laparoscopy. His interests in patient care include diagnosing and managing cancers of the genital and urinary organs, as well as minimally invasive treatments of both benign and malignant diseases. He is experienced in robotic surgery. Meng is active in research to develop new treatment technologies. Meng earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed general surgery and urology training at UCSF, where he also completed fellowships in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Meng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Grant W. Wang
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Milvia Care Center

    2500 Milvia Street, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Parkinsonism, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    East Bay Head & Neck Surgery Medical Group Inc.

    2316 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tsung Li is a General Surgeon in Berkeley, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Labyrinthitis, Myringotomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    John Muir Physician Network

    3100 San Pablo Ave, Suite 410, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Le is a Urologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Thong is a Urologist and a General Surgeon in Emeryville, California. Dr. Thong has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Lewis is a General Surgeon in Emeryville, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Otitis, DFNB1, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Summit ENT Medical Associates

    2961 Summit St Ste 1, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Drury is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Drury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nasal Polyps, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    William R. Dewolf
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Telegraph Avenue Care Center

    3100 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 2000, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Dewolf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Dewolf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Chronic Cough, Insomnia, and Vertigo.

    Ingrid Larsson
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Orinda Care Center

    Orinda, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ingrid Larsson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orinda, California. Dr. Larsson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Wandering Spleen, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Crisis, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Clifford F. Chew
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Pacific ENT Associates, Inc.

    929 Clay St, Ste 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pacific ENT is an Otolaryngology practice serving patients throughout Chinatown, San Francisco, California. This facility is home to two experienced physicians: Clifford Chew, MD, and Dexter Louie, MD. They offer a variety of services to their patients, including sinus surgery, allergy testing, sleep apnea treatment, audiology services, and more. The practice began in 1980 as Dexter Louie, MD. In 2009, the practice became known as Pacific ENT Associates, Inc. Throughout its history, Pacific ENT has always been a community-based practice. Because the practice is located in Chinatown, it serves primarily Asian populations. However, all patients are welcome, including uninsured patients, MediCal patients, and referrals from the San Francisco Free Clinic. Pacific ENT focuses on providing quality care to every patient. Our doctors treat patients and referring physicians respectfully, fairly, and honestly. We value and expect competence, character, and compassion from our staff and our physicians. We also value our patients' time, as well as the trust of referring physicians. Call or schedule your appointment online at Pacific ENT.caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Otitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Gerald T. Kangelaris
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group

    450 Sutter St, Ste 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Kangelaris is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kangelaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kangelaris is currently accepting new patients.

    Kasra Rastani
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Kasra Rastani, M.D., Ph.D.

    490 Post St, Ste 848, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rastani is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and treats all aspects of the field for both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Rastani and his staff are dedicated to your health and well-being. They will do their best to provide a plan for your care, answer your questions, and be accessible to when you need them. This is a philosophy held with great regard throughout the practice. Dr. Rastani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Tinnitus.

    Man-kit Leung
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Man-Kit Leung, MD Private Practice

    1199 Bush St, Ste 290, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Fred B. Hom
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Fred B. Hom, MD Private Practice

    909 Hyde St, Ste 508, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Hom 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), Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    East Bay Head & Neck Surgery Medical Group Inc.

    2316 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Corey is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Corey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

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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 near Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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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