The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Pasadena, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Pasadena, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 956 doctor with experience in Empyema near Pasadena, CA. Of these, 848 are Experienced, 96 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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956 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Veling W. Tsai, Md. Inc

    103 N Garfield Ave, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veling Tsai is an Otolaryngologist in Alhambra, California. Dr. Tsai 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 Familial Deafness, Autonomic Neuropathy, Tinnitus, Swimmer's Ear, and Laryngectomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    East Los Angeles Ent Medical Center

    533 W Las Tunas Dr, 
    San Gabriel, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shounan Yao is an Otolaryngologist in San Gabriel, California. Dr. Yao has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Laryngitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Sze-ching Lee
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Sze-Ching Lee, MD Private Practice

    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr, Ste 325, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    To treat their conditions with the utmost care. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Meckel Syndrome, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

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    Justin Houman
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Tower Urology Inc

    8635 W 3rd St, Suite 1W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Justin Houman is a nationally recognized urologist and Assistant Professor of Urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, specializing in Men’s Health, Male Fertility, and Sexual Medicine. As a fellowship-trained expert, he is committed to optimizing men’s well-being through state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatments for erectile dysfunction, testosterone optimization, Peyronie’s disease, and reproductive health. His patient-first approach integrates cutting-edge medical advancements with holistic lifestyle strategies, ensuring personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each individual.Dr. Houman completed his medical training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles before advancing his expertise at UCLA, home to one of the nation’s top programs in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. There, he mastered microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques for male infertility, hormone management, and complex urologic conditions. A recognized leader in men’s health research, he frequently lectures and publishes on andrology, sexual medicine, and male reproductive health.Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Houman is a sought-after educator and media contributor, engaging with the public through podcasts, and national publications. He collaborates with top health brands and platforms to raise awareness of men’s health issues and advocate for proactive, preventative care. Dr. J Houman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Priapism, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

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

    Huntington Health

    100 W California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajkumar Dasgupta is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Dasgupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Lung Metastases.

    Hrair A. Koutnouyan
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Ent Surgical Associates

    50 Alessandro Pl, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hrair Koutnouyan is an Otolaryngologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Koutnouyan has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Gastrostomy, and Turbinectomy.

    Benham B. Shenassa
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Ben B. Shenassa, MD Inc.

    2750 W Broadway, 
    Eagle Rock, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My love for medicine has been multifaceted. It started from seeing brave and uncompromising dedication of physicians in a revolution-torn country to delving into the intricacies of human body.  Subsequently,  the passion for my chosen surgical sub-specialty was manifested because of personal and life-changing Urological  maladies that happened to my father. After finishing my undergraduate work at UCLA, I spent 10 years in New Orleans to finish my medical, surgical, andEducating patients about their genito-urinary health, providing the patients with the most accurate diagnosis, discussing the treatment options thoroughly, and providing the most appropriate medical or surgical care. Dr. Shenassa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Kamyar Y. Ebrahimi
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Star Urology, Inc

    1577 E Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    To treat their conditions with the utmost care. Dr. Ebrahimi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Michael Bublik
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology | Otolaryngology

    Michael Bublik, MD

    800 S Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bublik is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Bublik has been practicing medicine for over 21 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, Empyema, and DFNB1.

    Jahangir Sharifi
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    L.A. Sinus And Allergy Specialists

    1701 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 560, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jahangir Sharifi is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sharifi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharifi is currently accepting new patients.

    Salman R. Khan
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine

    Sleep And Children Pulmonary Center Inc.

    65 N Madison Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salman Khan is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Pectus Excavatum, and Sleep Paralysis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Fairview

    401 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Kashanian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Kashanian has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Tracheitis, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Huntington Ear Nose Throat And Neck Specialists

    10 Congress St, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Battaglia is an Otolaryngologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Battaglia has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Huntington Urology Specialists Inc

    800 Fairmount Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Khalili is a Urologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Khalili has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    David K. Yun
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Surgical Associates

    50 Alessandro Pl, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I strive to provide comprehensive quality care to all my patients. Dr. Yun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Ruptured Eardrum, Vertigo, Anosmia, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Elisa C. Alvarado MD Inc.

    630 S Raymond Ave Unit 340, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elisa Alvarado is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Alvarado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    David A. Noya
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Crown City Medical Group

    2661 E Washington Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Our office is committed to provide the highest quality of care or each and every patient. Dr. Noya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Pain.

    Hwan Z. Suk
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Hwan Z. Suk, MD Private Practice

    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr, Ste 240, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Suk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Edmund H. Lew
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Edmund H. Lew, MD Private Practice

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 250, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lew, Board Certified Family Medicine physician, offers a different approach to primary care. He sees fewer patients, which means more time for each one. Patients appreciate same/next-day appointments that start on time and aren't rushed; plus they can usually reach his 24/7. His practice also offers other services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices. Dr. Lew develops a personalized wellness plan based on the results of the wellness program. His MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients.MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive care while offering conveniences not typically available in primary care practices. Dr. Lew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, Hypothyroidism, Prostatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Herald Chrisitian Health Center

    923 S San Gabriel Blvd, 
    San Gabriel, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Gabriel, California. Dr. Lam has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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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