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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 267 doctor with experience in Empyema near Imperial Beach, CA. Of these, 246 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    267 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      435 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alan Aikens is an Urologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Aikens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Head And Neck Surgery Specialists, A Professional Corporation

      321 E St, Suite A, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Linda Woo is an Otolaryngologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Myringotomy.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      1224 10th St, Suite 205, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asha Devereaux is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Coronado, California. Dr. Devereaux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Empyema, and Lung Transplant.

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      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Tijuana, BCN, MX 
       (8.5 miles away)

      Enrique Cruz-Chacon practices in Tijuana, Mexico. Mr. Cruz-Chacon is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bacterial Meningitis, Meningitis, Empyema, Pneumococcal Meningitis, and Mastoidectomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Imperial Beach Community Clinic

      949 Palm Ave, 
      Imperial Beach, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Faith Chisum is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Imperial Beach, California. Dr. Chisum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Imperial Beach Community Clinic

      949 Palm Ave, 
      Imperial Beach, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gisela Arellano-Banoni is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Imperial Beach, California. Dr. Arellano-Banoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Papular Urticaria.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      707 Palm Ave, 
      Imperial Beach, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vernon Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Imperial Beach, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      2648 Main St, Suite A, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jose Lopez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bronchitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      3490 Palm Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcos Borrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Borrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Osteomyelitis in Children, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      3364 Beyer Blvd, 
      San Ysidro, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Gustavo A Mondragon M D A Medical Corporation

      855 3rd Ave, Suite 2230, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gustavo Mondragon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Mondragon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      525 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sharna Shachar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Shachar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      751 Med Ctr Ct, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicholas Rocco is an Urologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Rocco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Testicular Cancer, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, and Orchiectomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      374 H St, Suite 202, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Noli Cava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Cava 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, Osteomyelitis in Children, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      360 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arturo Valderrama is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Valderrama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | General Practice
      333 H St, Suite 2000, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Monica Cepin is a primary care provider, a Geriatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Cepin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Cirrhosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      525 3rd Ave, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Perry Montoya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Montoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      525 3rd Ave, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Diana Rowell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Rowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      525 3rd Ave, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeanette Morrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Morrison 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), Premature Ovarian Failure, and Infertility.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      525 3rd Ave, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial 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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