The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Escondido, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Escondido, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 223 doctor with experience in Empyema near Escondido, CA. Of these, 209 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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223 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Internal Medicine Inc.

    215 S Hickory St Ste 126, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Chiang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hepatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hepatitis C. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramesh Subedi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Subedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Escondido Outpatient Center 1-Rheumatology

    2125 Citracado Pkwy Ste 230, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saba Hamiduzzaman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Hamiduzzaman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Regents Of The University Of California

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Bechis is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bechis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat / Allergy & Asthma

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 230, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Shah is an Otolaryngologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Trestman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Trestman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devarshi Nath is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Nath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Bronchitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Polishuk is a Urologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Polishuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Interstitial Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandro Paz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Paz has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Borecky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Borecky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarina Adhikary-Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Adhikary-Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rhyl Faeldonea-Seruelo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Faeldonea-Seruelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Osteomyelitis in Children, Shingles, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Peters is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chlamydia, Warts, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Graybill Medical Group Inc.

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luca Vassalli is a General Surgeon in Escondido, California. Dr. Vassalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Tinnitus, and Palatopharyngeal Incompetence.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Graybill Medical Group Inc.

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    F Omar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Omar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    215 S Hickory St, Suite 114, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Jones is a Urologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Horseshoe Kidney, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 211, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Otoshi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Otoshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Bronchiectasis, Asthma, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Otoshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido - Grand Avenue Office

    625 E Grand Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Homocystinuria.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido - Grand Avenue Office

    625 E Grand Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Indira Molai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Molai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Valley Parkway

    728 E Valley Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Archana Narayan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Narayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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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