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    MediFind found 1058 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lakewood, CA. Of these, 960 are Experienced, 88 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    1,058 providers found
      Jesse Tan
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Tan Head & Neck Clinic

      3530 Atlantic Ave, Ste 108, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      We want your visit to the Tan Head and Neck Clinic to be enjoyable, efficient, and productive. We strongly believe in giving the time needed to address the unique medical concerns of each patient. Dr. Tan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Nina S. Yoshpe
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

      433 E Wardlow Rd, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      At Southern California ENT we have a team of experts, including physicians and clinicians who are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care. You'll find that all of our physicians are board-certified in Otolaryngology. Our clinicians have extensive training in ENT and meet all of the highest education standards. Dr. Yoshpe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

      Ayal Willner
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Southern California Ears Nose And Throat

      433 E Wardlow Rd, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Southern California Ear, Nose, and Throat, one of Southern California's premiere ENT practices, who specializes in both Pediatric and Adult General ENT disorders. We have three Physicians and one Physician's Assistant, and we service five local communities within Los Angeles and Orange County. Dr. Willner 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), Tongue Tie, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Septoplasty.

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      Jonathan E. Perley
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Greater Long Beach Genitol/Urinary MG

      3650 E South St, Ste 408, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      The very best care of our patients is the foremost priority for the doctors as well as our staff. Your comfort, convenience and general well being are also held in the highest regard. We strive everyday not just to meet your expectation but to exceed them!. Dr. Perley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Urinary Incontinence, Obstructive Uropathy, and Prostatectomy.

      Pedro De La Rosa
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      ProHealth Partners Medical Group

      3816 Woodruff Ave, Ste 412, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Practicing medicine has allowed me to combine my passion for science with a desire to help people. It is very rewarding experience when someone entrusts you with the care of their health. Dr. De La Rosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      3816 Woodruff Avenue, Suite 412, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Venu Divi is an Otolaryngologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Divi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Tinnitus. Dr. Divi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      So. California Ear, Nose And Throat

      Long Beach, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Namrata Varma is an Otolaryngologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Varma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Varma is currently accepting new patients.

      Karen T. Dix
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      ProHealth Partners Medical Group

      911 E San Antonio Dr, Ste 1, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Karen Dix is a Family Doctor serving the Long Beach area for more than 25 years.Dr. Karen Dix is a Family Doctor serving the Long Beach area for more than 25 years. Dr. Dix is experienced in Alzheimer's Disease, Osteoporosis/Osteoarthritis and Hypertension. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the California Academy of Family Physicians and the Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Dr. Dix was awarded the Physician Recognition Award, the Award of Appreciation from Fullerton College and the Certificate of Achievement from HealthCare Partners. Dr. Dix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

      Joseph J. Deorio
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      One Urology Group

      6226 E Spring St, Ste 260, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Deorio is a Urologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Deorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Deorio is currently accepting new patients.

      Christina D. Lee
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Christina D. Lee

      20952 Callaway Ave, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      A Board Certified Diplomate in Family Medicine, Dr. Christina Lee feels privileged to be in a wonderful field of medicine where she can care for a patient's health from infancy into mature adulthood.  Nothing gives her more joys than to see each young patient grows during their different stages of life and to see generations of new family members being added to each family as she sees and cares for them all!With her twenty years of medical practice experience, she offers excellent medical care for the entire family with compassion.  She loves Family Medicine because she gets to know the families of her patients and able to care for them with her expertise in Family Medicine.  She also cherishes the opportunity to coordinate needed care for her patients when specialists are required and she makes sure they go see the specialists as needed.At Majestic Medical Clinic, Dr. Lee strives to give the best care for patients so that her patients can live a healthy life and thrive!  Together, Dr. Lee hopes to inspire her patients to take partnership in their daily health such as having routine exercise and balancing their work and family life.  She and her friendly staffs look forward to caring for you.A Board Certified Diplomate in Family Medicine, Dr. Christina Lee feels privileged to be in a wonderful field of medicine where she can care for a patient's health from infancy into mature adulthood.  Nothing gives her more joys than to see each young patient grows during their different stages of life and to see generations of new family members being added to each family as she sees and cares for them all!With her twenty years of medical practice experience, she offers excellent medical care for the entire family with compassion.  She loves Family Medicine because she gets to know the families of her patients and able to care for them with her expertise in Family Medicine.  She also cherishes the opportunity to coordinate needed care for her patients when specialists are required and she makes sure they go see the specialists as needed.At Majestic Medical Clinic, Dr. Lee strives to give the best care for patients so that her patients can live a healthy life and thrive!  Together, Dr. Lee hopes to inspire her patients to take partnership in their daily health such as having routine exercise and balancing their work and family life.  She and her friendly staffs look forward to caring for you. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

      11949 E. 215th St, 
      Hawaiian Gardens, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stefan Reynoso is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Dr. Reynoso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Otitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Cellulitis.

      Ronald J. Philipp
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Ronald J. Philipp, D.O., Profes. Corp.

      2255 Lakewood Blvd, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Philipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Long Beach, California. Dr. Philipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Philipp is currently accepting new patients.

      Vannarith So
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Vannarith So, MD Private Practice

      1777 N Bellflower Blvd, Ste 101, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I chose medicine because I want to educate and empower my patients to play an active role in their own well-being and the community. Making a difference in the lives of my patients by listening nad providing help is the most rewarding aspect of the patient-physician relationship. Dr. So is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Oc Ent & Sinus

      3801 Katella Ave, Suite 414, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (5.6 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
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Liza D Chavez MD. Inc

      3650 South St Ste 308, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Padmanabha Shakkottai is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakewood, California. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      ProHealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

      3650 South St Ste 210, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vinita Chaudhary is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Chaudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group

      3650 E S St, Suite 403, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Neha Bhansali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Bhansali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Via Care Community Health Center

      10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ernesto Cortez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Cortez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Via Care Community Health Center

      10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Augusto Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Empyema.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Via Care Community Health Center

      10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sanat Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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