The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Hawthorne, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1068 doctor with experience in Empyema near Hawthorne, CA. Of these, 965 are Experienced, 92 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice
    222 N Pacific Coast Hwy # 1420, 
    El Segundo, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Soheb Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in El Segundo, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Lymphangitis, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral required

    Thomas L. Johnson, Jr., MD Private Practice

    9100 S Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 121, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Johnson is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Urology and Urology. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Northeast Community Clinic-Hawthorne

    4455 W 117th St Ste 300, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karlon Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced 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 Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Abraham Golbari, MD

    14030 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abraham Golbari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Golbari is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Golbari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Golbari is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Christina M. Mcalpin, MD

    1513 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Mcalpin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcalpin is rated as a Distinguished 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 Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Mcalpin is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Mcalpin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Century Medical Center

    3451 W Century Blvd, Ste B1, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehran Nissani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Nissani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Memory Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nissani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Anhtuan Tong, MD Inc

    3584 Redondo Beach Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anhtuan Tong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Tong 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 Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Low Blood Pressure, Tracheitis, Fainting, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    323 N Prairie Ave Ste 222, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ray Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced 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 Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Lorenzo S. Brown, Md., Inc

    103 S Locust St, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorenzo Brown is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced 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 Trachoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Allergic Rhinitis, and Laryngitis. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    1010 North Sepulveda Boulevard, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nelman Low is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Low is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Empyema. Dr. Low is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gary E. Ford, MD Private Practice

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

    Gary Ford is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ford is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Ford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Urology Medical Offices

    8540 S Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sameer Malhotra is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Malhotra is board certified in American Board Urology. Dr. Malhotra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Del Amo

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

    Divya Thai is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Thai is rated as an Advanced 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 Asthma, Asthma in Children, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Thai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Timothy Lesser is a Urologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Lesser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Lesser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St John's Community Health

    808 W 58th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sushant Bandarpalle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bandarpalle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monkeypox, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bandarpalle is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bandarpalle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    T.H.E. Clinic Inc.

    3834 S Western Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derrick Butler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Butler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Cleotilde S Jose MD Inc

    9726 Venice Blvd, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayoon Khanlou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Culver City, California. Dr. Khanlou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Tietz Syndrome. Dr. Khanlou is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    South Central Family Health Center

    4425 S Central Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Perez is rated as an Advanced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Amenorrhea, High Cholesterol, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Terence Tz Tan MD Inc

    3301 Beechwood Ave, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terence Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lynwood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Tan is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Kedren Health Primary Care

    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelly Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Balantidiasis. Dr. Jones is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Jones 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 Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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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