The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Freedom, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 8668 doctor with experience in Empyema near Freedom, CA. Of these, 7786 are Experienced, 811 are Advanced and 71 are Distinguished.

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8,668 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Chung is a Urologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Alameda Family Physician Medical Group Inc.

    2433 Central Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Mirmira is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Mirmira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Mirmira is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners Pleasanton

    5568 Gibraltar Dr, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Carper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Carper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Carper is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Elk Grove Promenade Medical Office

    10305 Promenade Parkway, 2nd Floor Room A22, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rey Garibay is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Garibay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Garibay is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Oc Ent & Sinus

    3801 Katella Ave, Suite 414, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Sutton Disease 2.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    125 S 5th St, 
    Brawley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorenzo Suarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brawley, California. Dr. Suarez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 192 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Suarez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Nahla H Salem MD Inc

    8101 Newman Ave, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nahla Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Salem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 218 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Salem is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Salem is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Solo Practice - Malak

    2800 N California St, Ste 11, 
    Stockton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Taymour Malak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Malak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 133 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Malak is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Apex Annex Health Center Inc

    400 W I St Ste A, 
    Los Banos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karthikeya Devireddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Banos, California. Dr. Devireddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Devireddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Valley Healthcare Centers

    590 W Putnam Ave, Ste 2A, 
    Porterville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jasvir Sidhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Sidhu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Sidhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ithaar Derweesh is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Derweesh 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required
    44151 15th Street West, Suite 101, 
    Lancaster, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina Wittig is a Urologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Wittig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Wittig is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Oncology | Urology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Oncology | Urology
    Referral may be required
    23823 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 250, 
    Santa Clarita, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Hannoun is an Oncologist and a Urologist practicing medicine in Santa Clarita, California. Dr. Hannoun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Obstructive Uropathy, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hannoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral required

    3 Medical Plaza Care Center

    3 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 250, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ina Kim is a Urologist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Kim is board certified in Urology - Board Certified. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepehr Oliaei is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Oliaei 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 Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Septoplasty. Dr. Oliaei is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Tower Urology Inc

    8635 W 3rd St, Suite 1W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin J Houman is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. J Houman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. J Houman is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Michael Bublik, MD Private Practice

    800 S Central Ave, Ste 101B, 
    Glendale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bublik is an Allergy and Immunologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Bublik is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and DFNB1. Dr. Bublik is board certified in American Board Allergy & Immunology and Otolaryngology. Dr. Bublik is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Tan Head & Neck Clinic

    3530 Atlantic Ave, Ste 108, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Tan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Tan is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Bhandarkar is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Bhandarkar 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, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhandarkar is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Buxa & Bergstrom ENT Center Of Excellence

    3305 Plr St, Ste A, 
    Redding, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Bergstrom is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Redding, California. Dr. Bergstrom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Deafness, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bergstrom is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Bergstrom is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Freedom, 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 Freedom, 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 Freedom, 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 Freedom, 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 Freedom, 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 Freedom, 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 Freedom, 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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