The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Irvine, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 651 doctor with experience in Empyema near Irvine, CA. Of these, 583 are Experienced, 62 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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651 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    University Head & Neck Surgeons

    250 E Yale Loop Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Bhandarkar is a General Surgeon in Irvine, California. Dr. Bhandarkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    2552 Walnut Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Oh is an Otolaryngologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Caduceus Medical Group

    19742 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.7 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.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    13372 Newport Avenue, Suite B, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sushil Anand is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Tustin, California. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Otitis, and Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFMD). Dr. Anand is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joon Kim is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Irvine, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Samy A. Younis, MD

    62 Corporate Park, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    57+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samy Younis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Younis has been practicing medicine for over 57 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Empyema.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Anita Y Liu MD Inc.

    4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 208, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ge MD A Professional Medical Corp.

    113 Waterworks Way, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Ge is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Ge has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Laryngitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Jonathan Ahdoot MD Inc

    15775 Laguna Canyon Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Ahdoot is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Irvine, California. Dr. Ahdoot has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Community Medical Center

    301 N Main St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shehnaz Habib is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Habib has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Neurology | Otolaryngology

    Orange County Ear, Nose And Thoat, Inc.

    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Sun is an Otolaryngologist and a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Sun has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Balaker is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Balaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Cholesteatoma. Dr. Balaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    1140 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 520, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Lee is an Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Familial Deafness. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    1140 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 520, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Junco is an Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Junco 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), Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, and Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands. Dr. Junco is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Gage is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Orange, California. Dr. Gage has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Grass Allergy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pornchai Tirakitsoontorn is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Orange, California. Dr. Tirakitsoontorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypochondrogenesis, Cystic Fibrosis, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, and Asthma. Dr. Tirakitsoontorn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Kamath is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Orange, California. Dr. Kamath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypochondrogenesis, Pectus Excavatum, Asthma, and Koolen De Vries Syndrome.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neal Nakra is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Orange, California. Dr. Nakra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Asthma, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Nakra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Oc Urgent Care Medical Group

    4720 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nahla Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Salem has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Dasun Chen MD Inc.

    355 Placentia Ave Ste 303, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 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.

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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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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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