The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Los Alamitos, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1012 doctor with experience in Empyema near Los Alamitos, CA. Of these, 921 are Experienced, 83 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Oc Ent & Sinus

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

    Michael Kim is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Sutton Disease 2.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Joshua International Medical Group

    7872 Walker St, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Winston Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Nahla H Salem MD Inc

    8101 Newman Ave, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nahla Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Salem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 218 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Salem is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Salem is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Los Alamitos

    3460 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Rasmussen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Rasmussen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Rasmussen is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Rasmussen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Los Alamitos

    3460 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Pauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Pauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Pauer is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Pauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Los Alamitos

    3460 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Tran is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

    10861 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ayal Willner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Willner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tongue Tie, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Septoplasty. Dr. Willner is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology. Dr. Willner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Dr. Sasha Maher D.O.

    10861 Cherry St Ste 106, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tamara Maher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Maher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | General Practice
    Referral may be required

    David Shek MD Inc

    11803 Carson St, 
    Hawaiian Gardens, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Shek is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Dr. Shek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Dr. Shek is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Van Pham, MD

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Van Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Sitosterolemia, Scoliosis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chloe Su is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Torticollis, Chronic Pain, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Su is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Joshua International Medical Group

    7872 Walker St, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kwan Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Tan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Long Beach

    4910 Airport Plaza Dr, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jasia Hu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Hu is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Santa Marya Family Medicine Clinic Inc

    3400 W Ball Rd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Marks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Macroamylasemia, High Cholesterol, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Marks is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Marks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Soledad Lee MD Inc

    6888 Lincoln Ave, 
    Buena Park, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Soledad Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buena Park, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Otitis, Tietz Syndrome, and Costochondritis. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    ProHealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5865 E Naples Plz, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Norcross is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Norcross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Norcross is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Tan Head & Neck Clinic

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

    Jesse Tan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Tan is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

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

    Nina Yoshpe is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Yoshpe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Yoshpe is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology. Dr. Yoshpe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Coast Urological Medical Group, Inc

    3771 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Hightower is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Hightower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urethritis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Hightower is board certified in Urology and American Board Of Urology. Dr. Hightower is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Michael K. Kim, M.D. PC

    3801 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Parathyroid Adenoma, and Myringotomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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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