The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Placentia, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 774 doctor with experience in Empyema near Placentia, CA. Of these, 710 are Experienced, 61 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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774 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Exer Medical Corporation

    831 S State College Blvd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gordon Van Tassell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Van Tassell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Urethritis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Van Tassell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepehr Oliaei is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Oliaei 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 Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Septoplasty. Dr. Oliaei is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - Brea, CA

    3000 E Birch St Ste 107, 
    Brea, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Mitchell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brea, California. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and Xanthoma. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Orange

    2540 N Santiago Blvd, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Lau is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Lau is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Orange

    2540 N Santiago Blvd, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Burris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Burris 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Burris is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Burris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Borsari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Borsari 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 Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Borsari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Planned Parenthood Orange And San Bernardino Counties Inc.

    303 W Lincoln Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deborah Glupczynski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Glupczynski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urethritis, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Glupczynski is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Glupczynski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Planned Parenthood Orange And San Bernardino Counties Inc.

    303 W Lincoln Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cecilia Huang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Vulvovaginitis, Urethritis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    955 West Imperial Highway, Suite 200, 
    Brea, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Biren Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brea, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hurtt Family Health Clinic, Inc.

    947 S Anaheim Blvd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Vo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Vo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. Dr. Vo is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Practice. Dr. Vo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Bhandarkar is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Bhandarkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhandarkar is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of Uci Primary

    16671 Yorba Linda Blvd, 
    Yorba Linda, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janine Chamberlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Yorba Linda, California. Dr. Chamberlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Chamberlin is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Marque Medical Clinics Inc

    1520 E Lincoln Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Caduceus Medical Group

    18200 Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 250, 
    Yorba Linda, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Yorba Linda, California. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Pediatrics

    Caduceus Medical Group

    18200 Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 250, 
    Yorba Linda, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Ponzio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Pediatrics in Yorba Linda, California. Dr. Ponzio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ponzio is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Caduceus Medical Group

    18200 Yorba Linda Blvd, Suite 250, 
    Yorba Linda, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Olesya Brissey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yorba Linda, California. Dr. Brissey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Brissey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Amerco Health Enterprise Inc

    1006 E Bastanchury Rd, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Amer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Amer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Lymphangitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Cellulitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Weissig is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Weissig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Weissig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hana Bui, MD

    1321 N Harbor Blvd Ste 101, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hana Bui is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Tinnitus.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    2240 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Waki is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Waki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Waki is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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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