The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Carson, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Carson, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 733 doctor with experience in Empyema near Carson, CA. Of these, 677 are Experienced, 49 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 140, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Lesser is a Urologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Lesser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Lesser is currently accepting new patients.

    Jesse Tan
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Tan Head & Neck Clinic

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

    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. His top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Gary E. Ford
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Gary E. Ford, MD Private Practice

    1045 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Ste 575, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ford provides the best quality care to each and every patient. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Srinivas Yanamadala is an Otolaryngologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Yanamadala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Yanamadala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 470, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Davis is an Otolaryngologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Septoplasty. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 140, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shelby Morrisroe is a Urologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Morrisroe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Morrisroe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 220, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Flechner is a Urologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Flechner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Flechner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 220, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kambiz Dardashti is a Urologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Dardashti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Dardashti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sunny Bay Pharmacy #2

    3565 Del Amo Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vishaal Sridhar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Sridhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Grass Allergy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    3701 Skypark Drive, Suite 200, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Wong is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Torrance Memorial Physician Network Pulmonary & Sleep-Torrance

    2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 200, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Abe is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Abe 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), Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Torrance Memorial Physician Network Pulmonary & Sleep-Torrance

    2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 200, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Huynh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Huynh 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 Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Cough, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    3445 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 310, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Royal Park is a Urologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Epididymitis, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    3445 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 310, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alec Koo is a Urologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bacterial Prostatitis, Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Urethritis, and Epididymitis. Dr. Koo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    1141 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Suite 303, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Farshad Nowzari is a Urologist in Gardena, California. Dr. Nowzari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Hydrocele, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Nowzari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deren Sinkowitz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Sinkowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Sinkowitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 140, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Matsunaga is a Urologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Matsunaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Matsunaga is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Complete Care Family Medical Clinic

    1231 N Avalon Blvd, 
    Wilmington, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayoun Siman is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Wilmington, California. Dr. Siman has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Optum - Del Amo

    3565 Del Amo Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Divya Thai is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Family Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Thai has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Grass Allergy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Beach Cities Ents

    20911 Earl St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Eivaz is an Otolaryngologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Eivaz has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

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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 Carson, 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 Carson, 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 Carson, 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 Carson, 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 Carson, 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 Carson, 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 Carson, 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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