The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Huntington Beach, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Huntington Beach, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 615 doctor with experience in Empyema near Huntington Beach, CA. Of these, 559 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    17822 Beach Blvd Ste 474, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nghia Nguyen is a General Surgeon in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Empyema.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Dasun Chen MD Inc.

    355 Placentia Ave Ste 303, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dasun Chen is a General Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Swimmer's Ear.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Yonatan Mahller MD PhD Inc.

    320 Superior Ave Ste 290, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mubina Gaffar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Gaffar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Pneumonia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley

    18035 Brookhurst St Ste 2100, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jose B. Contreras, MD

    18837 Brookhurst St Ste 110, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Contreras is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Tracheobronchomalacia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Newport Pulmonary Associates

    320 Superior Ave Ste 200, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Novak is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Uyen Jackie Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    18682 Beach Blvd Ste 110, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uyen Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Tracheitis, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Big Sur Medical Corporation

    18800 Delaware St, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Vakkalanka is an Otolaryngologist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Vakkalanka has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Oceann Ent

    17742 Beach Blvd, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathy Yu is a General Surgeon in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Saddleback Respiratory Medical Group

    9900 Talbert Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samarjit Singh is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Singh has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Huntington Beach Internal Medicine Group

    1501 Superior Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Klein is an Internal Medicine provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Klein has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Grass Allergy, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Ricardo Delgado M.D Inc

    520 Superior Ave Ste 270, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexis Furze is a Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Furze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Choanal Atresia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Doctors Office For Women

    361 Hospital Rd Ste 533, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Reinstadler is a Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Reinstadler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Perichondritis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Head & Neck Medical & Facial Plastic Surgery Inc.

    361 Hospital Rd Ste 329, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamal Batniji is a General Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Batniji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Naqvi And Naqvi MD Inc

    520 Superior Ave, Suite 390, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Naqvi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Naqvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Bronchiectasis, Asthma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Associates

    351 Hospital Rd, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Floyd Buen is an Otolaryngologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Buen has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, and Tinnitus.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Associates

    1640 Newport Blvd, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Feinberg is an Otolaryngologist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Feinberg has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Trachoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Carlos A. Sobral
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Caduceus Medical Group

    19742 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Sobral is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sobral has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Nasal Flaring, Neuralgia, and COVID-19. Dr. Sobral is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Oc Ent & Sinus

    3801 Katella Ave, Suite 414, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Sutton Disease 2.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Newport Huntington Medical Group

    19582 Beach Blvd Ste 205, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marlowe Ross is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Ross has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

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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 Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, 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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