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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Empyema near Eureka, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    20 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema
      2576 Renfrew Street, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Albertini is an Urologist in Eureka, California. Dr. Albertini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Albertini is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema
      2576 Renfrew Street, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benjamin Bernstein is an Urologist in Eureka, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2350 Buhne St, Suite A, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hal Grotke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Eureka, California. Dr. Grotke 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 Varicose Veins.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      2280 Harrison Ave, Suite B, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bruce Kessler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eureka, California. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2280 Harrison Avenue, Suite B, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Darwin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Eureka, California. Dr. Darwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Darwin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      2280 Harrison Avenue, Suite B, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stuart Cataldo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eureka, California. Dr. Cataldo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Cataldo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2280 Harrison Avenue, Suite K, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexey Shereshevsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Eureka, California. Dr. Shereshevsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Shereshevsky is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2280 Harrison Avenue, Suite B, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcelle Mahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Eureka, California. Dr. Mahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Mahan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2280 Harrison Avenue, Suite K, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Korenstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Eureka, California. Dr. Korenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pulmonary Embolism, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. Dr. Korenstein is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Providence Medical Foundation

      2576 Renfrew St, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Barrows is an Urologist in Eureka, California. Dr. Barrows is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Barrows is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      2773 Harris Street, Suite B, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Colleen Lennard is an Otolaryngologist in Eureka, California. Dr. Lennard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Tonsil Stones, Familial Deafness, and Perichondritis. Dr. Lennard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      2773 Harris Street, Suite B, 
      Eureka, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shaheen Counts is an Otolaryngologist in Eureka, California. Dr. Counts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Deafness, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Counts is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      770 10th St, 
      Arcata, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Open Door Community Health Centers

      785 18th St, 
      Arcata, CA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Courtney Ladika is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcata, California. Dr. Ladika 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      United Indian Health Services, Inc.

      1600 Weeot Way, 
      Arcata, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kathleen Cassel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcata, California. Dr. Cassel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      United Indian Health Services, Inc.

      1600 Weeot Way, 
      Arcata, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hugh Kent is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcata, California. Dr. Kent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sciatica, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      4641 Valley E Blvd, Suite 2, 
      Arcata, CA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Corinne Basch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Arcata, California. Dr. Basch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sulfite Oxidase Deficiency, Hypermethioninemia, Hypothyroidism, and Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      1644 Central Avenue, Suite F, 
      Mckinleyville, CA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathan Copple is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mckinleyville, California. Dr. Copple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, and Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Open Door Community Health Centers

      1644 Central Ave, 
      Mckinleyville, CA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Willard Hunter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mckinleyville, California. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Opioid Use Disorder, and Cerebral Palsy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Humboldt Family Medical Care

      1733 Central Ave, Suite A, 
      Mckinleyville, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alison Palacios is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mckinleyville, California. Dr. Palacios has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hereditary Coproporphyria.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Eureka, 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 Eureka, 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 Eureka, 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 Eureka, 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 Eureka, 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 Eureka, 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 Eureka, 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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