The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Poway, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Poway, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 362 doctor with experience in Empyema near Poway, CA. Of these, 335 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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362 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Salada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Salada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Salada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Arch Health Partners - Poway

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Mamaril is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Mamaril is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mamaril is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Arch Health Partners - Poway

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Belinda Dure is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Dure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Dure is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Arch Health Partners - Poway

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Carty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Carty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Carty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    15644 Pomerado Rd Ste 300, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelo Rivera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    North County Internists

    15721 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akber Safi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Safi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Safi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Regents Of The University Of California

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Bechis is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bechis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arch Health Partners - Poway

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Putnam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Putnam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Purpura.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Gold Family Health Center

    13010 Poway Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mould is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Mould is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Ascites, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Rancho Ear Nose & Throat

    12630 Monte Vista Rd Ste 2, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashish Wadhwa is an Otolaryngologist in Poway, California. Dr. Wadhwa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Tinnitus, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Wadhwa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Rancho Ear Nose & Throat

    12630 Monte Vista Rd Ste 2, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Macewan is an Otolaryngologist in Poway, California. Dr. Macewan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Macewan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arch Health Medical Group - Poway

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ludmilla Ionescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Ionescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Arch Health Partners

    15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Klein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Protein Deficiency, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 214, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjana Chaturvedi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Chaturvedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arch Health Partners - Poway

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Meram is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Meram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arch Health Partners Inc.

    15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Tanksley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Tanksley has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arch Health Partners - Poway

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Maletz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Maletz has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    15525 Pomerado Rd, Suite E1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alison Learn is an Otolaryngologist in Poway, California. Dr. Learn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Pomerado Medical Center

    15611 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Fitzgerald is an Otolaryngologist in Poway, California. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Trachoma. Dr. Fitzgerald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Arch Health Partners Inc

    15611 Pomerado Rd, Suite 400, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Popper is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Poway, California. Dr. Popper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia.

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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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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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