The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Oakland, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 461 doctor with experience in Empyema near Oakland, CA. Of these, 428 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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461 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    2850 Telegraph Ave., Suite 120, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kovid Trivedi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Trivedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumomediastinum, Emphysema, Bullae, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Trivedi is board certified in Pulmonary Disease - Board Certified and Critical Care Medicine - Board Certified. Dr. Trivedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    411 30th St Fl 3, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Kury is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Kury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Hypovolemic Shock, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    2100 Powell St., Suite 400, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pranav Parikh is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Parikh is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Milvia Urgent Care

    2500 Milvia Street, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neelu Kaliani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Kaliani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Bronchitis, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Prostate Cancer Center

    1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Maxwell Meng is a surgeon specializing in urologic cancers and laparoscopy. His interests in patient care include diagnosing and managing cancers of the genital and urinary organs, as well as minimally invasive treatments of both benign and malignant diseases. He is experienced in robotic surgery. Meng is active in research to develop new treatment technologies. Meng earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed general surgery and urology training at UCSF, where he also completed fellowships in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Meng is rated as a Distinguished 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 Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Meng is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology. Dr. Meng is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Complex Head & Neck Surgery Program

    2340 Clay Street, 5th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kambridge Hribar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hribar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Hearing Loss. Dr. Hribar is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Hribar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    145 International Blvd, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phuong Dang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Dang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Tracheitis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Myositis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Telegraph Avenue Care Center

    3100 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 2000, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Dewolf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Dewolf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Chronic Cough, Insomnia, and Vertigo. Dr. Dewolf is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Nor Cal. Urology Medical Group Inc.

    3300 Webster St Ste 710, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chih-hsin Wen is a Urologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Wen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Summit ENT Medical Associates

    2961 Summit St Ste 1, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Drury is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Drury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Nasal Polyps, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Lewis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Otitis, DFNB1, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Alameda Family Physician Medical Group Inc.

    2433 Central Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Mirmira is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Mirmira 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Milvia Care Center

    2500 Milvia Street, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Wang 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 Secondary Parkinsonism, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Wang is board certified in Family Medicine - Board Certified.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    East Bay Head & Neck Surgery Medical Group Inc.

    2316 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tsung Li is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Labyrinthitis, Myringotomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Orinda Care Center

    Orinda, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Ross is a Urologist practicing medicine in Orinda, California. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocele, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ross is board certified in Urology. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Pacific ENT Associates, Inc.

    929 Clay St, Ste 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pacific ENT is an Otolaryngology practice serving patients throughout Chinatown, San Francisco, California. This facility is home to two experienced physicians: Clifford Chew, MD, and Dexter Louie, MD. They offer a variety of services to their patients, including sinus surgery, allergy testing, sleep apnea treatment, audiology services, and more. The practice began in 1980 as Dexter Louie, MD. In 2009, the practice became known as Pacific ENT Associates, Inc. Throughout its history, Pacific ENT has always been a community-based practice. Because the practice is located in Chinatown, it serves primarily Asian populations. However, all patients are welcome, including uninsured patients, MediCal patients, and referrals from the San Francisco Free Clinic. Pacific ENT focuses on providing quality care to every patient. Our doctors treat patients and referring physicians respectfully, fairly, and honestly. We value and expect competence, character, and compassion from our staff and our physicians. We also value our patients' time, as well as the trust of referring physicians. Call or schedule your appointment online at Pacific ENT.caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Otitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chew is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Chew is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group

    450 Sutter St, Ste 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Kangelaris is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kangelaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kangelaris is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Kangelaris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Kasra Rastani, M.D., Ph.D.

    490 Post St, Ste 848, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rastani is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and treats all aspects of the field for both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Rastani and his staff are dedicated to your health and well-being. They will do their best to provide a plan for your care, answer your questions, and be accessible to when you need them. This is a philosophy held with great regard throughout the practice. Dr. Rastani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Tinnitus. Dr. Rastani is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Rastani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Man-Kit Leung, MD Private Practice

    1199 Bush St, Ste 290, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Leung 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 Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Leung is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Leung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Fred B. Hom, MD Private Practice

    909 Hyde St, Ste 508, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Hom 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Hom is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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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