The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in La Quinta, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near La Quinta, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 107 doctor with experience in Empyema near La Quinta, CA. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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107 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Allen & Lin Inc.

    79430 Highway 111 Ste 101, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    45280 Seeley Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Levitan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Levitan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Lymphangitis, and Migraine.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Desert Ear Nose And Throat Medical Group, Inc.

    71687 Highway 111, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Walz is an Otolaryngologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Walz has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and 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, Otitis, and Vertigo.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Desert Ear Nose And Throat Medical Group, Inc.

    71687 Highway 111, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Wilson is an Otolaryngologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Wilson has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Labyrinthitis, Sinusitis, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Mojarad is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Mojarad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Metastases, Bullae, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    45280 Seeley Dr Fl 3, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hessam Mahdavi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Mahdavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Edward A Ruiz MD

    47110 Washington St Ste 203, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Ruiz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osmotic Diuresis, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Eisenhower Primary Care - Center For Family Medicine

    45280 Seeley Dr Fl 2, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Thrasher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Thrasher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, and Ventricular Tachycardia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Werner Gonzalez Medical Group Inc

    47250 Washington St Ste A, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edith Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, Hypothyroidism, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    74900 US Highway 111 Ste 200, 
    Indian Wells, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Curnock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indian Wells, California. Dr. Curnock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Prinzmetal's Variant Angina, Coronary Artery Spasm, Lung Metastases, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    74900 US Highway 111 Ste 200, 
    Indian Wells, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Scherger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Indian Wells, California. Dr. Scherger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Office

    74900 US Highway 111 Ste 200, 
    Indian Wells, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Pecchia is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Indian Wells, California. Dr. Pecchia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    74900 US Highway 111 Ste 200, 
    Indian Wells, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evelyn Picker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indian Wells, California. Dr. Picker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Breast Cancer, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Coachella Valley Care Medical Associates, Inc.

    79440 Corporate Center Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Snyder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Snyder has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Leishmaniasis, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    45280 Seeley Dr, 1st Flr / Urgent Care, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hjerpe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Hjerpe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Bronchitis, Cellulitis, and Shingles.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    45280 Seeley Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Long is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Central Sleep Apnea, Osteoarthritis, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Tardive Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    45280 Seeley Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reema Khurram is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Khurram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    45280 Seeley Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    45280 Seeley Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Schall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Schall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Stroke, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    45280 Seeley Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Kayaloglou is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Kayaloglou has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Lymphangitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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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