The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Encino, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 780 doctor with experience in Empyema near Encino, CA. Of these, 686 are Experienced, 86 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Northridge Facial Plastic Surgery

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 318, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Our practice is the premiere Center of Excellence for Comprehensive Head and Neck Medical and Surgical problems in Los Angeles and Southern California. All of our surgeons are board certified and fellows of the American College of Surgeons. We treat a wide variety of ear, nose and throat disorders, and excel in delivering the highest level of surgical care in head and neck surgery, facial plastic surgery, spine surgery, and pain management. Dr. Kerner is rated as an Advanced 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 Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis. Dr. Kerner is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Kerner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Avisha Medical Corp

    18730 Oxnard St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abraham Ishaaya is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Ishaaya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Asthma in Children, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ishaaya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    18399 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 245, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Ence is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ence 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 Asthma in Children, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ence is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Namazie is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Namazie is rated as a Distinguished 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 Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Robert B Klein, MD, Inc.

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 701, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Surgical precision with respect and compassion always. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Neurogenic Bladder, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Klein is board certified in Urology. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Robert B Klein, MD, Inc.

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 701, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Surgical precision with respect and compassion always. Dr. Perer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Perer is board certified in Urology and Urology (Sub: Pelvic Medicine). Dr. Perer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald S. Tung, MD Private Practice

    18433 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 107, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tung is board certified in Internal Medicine, Allergy & Immunology, and Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease). Dr. Tung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Daniel J. Cosgrove, MD Private Practice

    16311 Ventura Blvd, Ste 800, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cosgrove is a Urologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Cosgrove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Frequent or Urgent Urination, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Cosgrove is board certified in Urology. Dr. Cosgrove is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    18344 Clark Street, Suite 208, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Shapiro is a Urologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Shapiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    18425 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 412, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Strocker is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Strocker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, Hearing Loss, and Tongue Tie. Dr. Strocker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 211, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Bansal is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, and Perichondritis. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Michael Hirt MD PC

    5620 Wilbur Ave Ste 220, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Hirt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Hirt 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 High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Infertility. Dr. Hirt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    5411 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Mehdizadeh is a Urologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Mehdizadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Mehdizadeh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pulmonary Medical Corp.

    18399 Ventura Blvd Ste 245, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khadir Kakal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Kakal is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 211, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Ghiam is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ghiam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss. Dr. Ghiam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4955 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 502, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nechemia Peleg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Peleg 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Peleg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4955 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 502, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonard Adelson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Adelson 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 COVID-19, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Adelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Caspian Medical Clinic Corp.

    14103 Victory Blvd Ste 7, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Max Ghannadi is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Ghannadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Insomnia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Hayward L. Eubanks, MD Private Practice

    11631 Victory Blvd, #101, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Our office is committed to providing every patient with the best quality care. Dr. Eubanks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eubanks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    19950 Rinaldi St, Suite 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeff Borenstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Borenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA), Anaphylaxis, and Serum Sickness.

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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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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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