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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Empyema near Porterville, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    26 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      390 Pearson Dr, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Reader is an Otolaryngologist in Porterville, California. Dr. Reader is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Tinnitus.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Sequoia Family Medical Center, Inc.

      590 W Putnam Ave, 2a, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jasvir Sidhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Sidhu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Living Water Community Health And Wellness Clinic

      222 W. Henderson Ave, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erick Madrigal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Madrigal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      198 W Cherry Ave, Unit A, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maryann Pagulayan-Sy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Pagulayan-Sy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      229 W Cherry Ave, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sartaj Dhillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Central Valley Critical Care Medicine - A Professional Corporat

      465 W Putnam Ave, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Muhammad Alim is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Porterville, California. Dr. Alim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Asthma in Children, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      166 N Villa St, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vinay Buttan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Buttan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Osteoarthritis, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Sequoia Family Medical Center, Inc.

      590 W Putnam Ave, 2a, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jaisimaran Sidhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Sidhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      139 E Putnam Ave, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Oscar-alfonso Hernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Togaviridae Disease, and Chronic Pain.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      198 W Cherry Ave, Suite A, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dale Cox is an Otolaryngologist in Porterville, California. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Mastoiditis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      198 W Cherry Ave, Unit A, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ramonchito Menor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Menor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Enlarged Liver, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      24 On Physicians Of California PC

      465 W Putnam Ave, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Cabrera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Cabrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Erythema Nodosum, Coccidioidomycosis, Empyema, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      560 W Putnam Ave, Suite 5, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Oscar Velasco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Velasco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      394 N. Pearson Drive, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Antonio Sanchez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Sequoia Family Medical Center, Inc.

      590 W Putnam Ave, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aimee Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Scabies, and Asthma in Children.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Sequoia Family Medical Center, Inc.

      590 W Putnam Ave, 2a, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suneel Wadhwani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Wadhwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Ascites, Long Haul COVID, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      93 N Villa St, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maria Cunanan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Cunanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Ascites, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      93 N Villa St, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Francis Cunanan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Cunanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      General Surgery | Urology
      Experienced in Empyema
      General Surgery | Urology
      623 W Putnam Ave, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raj Dwivedi is a General Surgeon and an Urologist in Porterville, California. Dr. Dwivedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      332 N Villa St, 
      Porterville, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rakesh Jindal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Jindal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Constrictive Pericarditis, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Porterville, 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 Porterville, 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 Porterville, 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 Porterville, 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 Porterville, 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 Porterville, 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 Porterville, 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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