The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Porter Ranch, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Porter Ranch, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 447 doctor with experience in Empyema near Porter Ranch, CA. Of these, 391 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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447 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    19950 Rinaldi St, Suite 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeff Borenstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Borenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Anaphylaxis, Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA), and Serum Sickness.

    Marc Kerner
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Northridge Facial Plastic Surgery

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 318, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Our practice is the premiere Center of Excellence for Comprehensive Head and Neck Medical and Surgical problems in Los Angeles and Southern California. All of our surgeons are board certified and fellows of the American College of Surgeons. We treat a wide variety of ear, nose and throat disorders, and excel in delivering the highest level of surgical care in head and neck surgery, facial plastic surgery, spine surgery, and pain management. Dr. Kerner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

    Ronald S. Tung
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald S. Tung, MD Private Practice

    18433 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 107, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Robert B. Klein
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Robert B Klein, MD, Inc.

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 701, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Surgical precision with respect and compassion always. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Neurogenic Bladder, and Ureteroscopy.

    Elise S. Perer
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Robert B Klein, MD, Inc.

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 701, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Surgical precision with respect and compassion always. Dr. Perer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    19950 Rinaldi St Ste 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chidinma Chima is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Chima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

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

    Regents Of The University Of California

    19950 Rinaldi St Ste 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roxana Hixson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Hixson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    19950 Rinaldi Street, Suite 200, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Brison is a Urologist in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Brison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureterocele, Urethral Stricture, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Brison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    19950 Rinaldi Street, Suite 200, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jong Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Gout.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    17075 Devonshire Street, Suite 205, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sasan Sani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Sani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    17075 Devonshire Street, Suite 205, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kasra Sedarati is an Internal Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Sedarati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sedarati is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Robert E Thompsonmd A Professional Corporation

    17075 Devonshire St Ste 205, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Eshaghian is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Prisco is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Prisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Prisco is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Kamyar Amini, M.D. , A Medical Coporation

    8435 Reseda Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamyar Amini is an Otolaryngologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Amini has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Masoud M. Azizad
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Masoud M. Azizad, MD Private Practice

    18433 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 208, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Azizad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Papular Urticaria, Bronchitis, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, and Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency.

    Sikander Kajani
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Sikander Kijani, MD

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical conditions and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave my office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Kajani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Mehran A. Okhovat
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mehran Okhovat MD Inc.

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and professional setting. Each treatment will be designed specially to meet the patients' individual needs. Our staff is here to assist you and assure that you receive the best possible care. Dr. Okhovat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Elizabeth Eddy
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Associates Of Northridge

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Eddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Ritoo Gagneja
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Associates Of Northridge

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and to maintain wellness. Dr. Gagneja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Facey Endoscopy Center

    11333 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maryam Fazel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Fazel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Cellulitis.

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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 Porter Ranch, 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 Porter Ranch, 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 Porter Ranch, 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 Porter Ranch, 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 Porter Ranch, 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 Porter Ranch, 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 Porter Ranch, 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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