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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 226 doctor with experience in Empyema near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Of these, 196 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    226 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      26726 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Cho is an Otolaryngologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Irvine, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Yian is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Yian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Yian is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Irvine, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Sun is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Sun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      26726 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Crockett is an Otolaryngologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Crockett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Otitis. Dr. Crockett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      26726 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Jakobsen is an Otolaryngologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Jakobsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Ozena. Dr. Jakobsen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      26726 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Quang Luu is an Otolaryngologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Luu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Thyroidectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Luu is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Marque Medical Clinic, Inc.

      22461 Antonio Pkwy, Suite A135, 
      Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Porzio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Porzio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Neuralgia, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Marque Medical Clinic, Inc.

      22461 Antonio Pkwy, Suite A135, 
      Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Tracheitis.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Portola Medical Services PC

      29100 Portola Pkwy, Suite B, 
      Lake Forest, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Zeller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Erik Pasin is an Urologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Pasin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy. Dr. Pasin is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Irvine, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ashley Balaker is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Balaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Cholesteatoma. Dr. Balaker is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Irvine, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Sun is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Irvine, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Floyd Buen is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Buen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, and Tinnitus. Dr. Buen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Excel Physicians Medical Corporation

      29809 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Desilva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Desilva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Excel Physicians Medical Corporation

      29809 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Natalia Bilan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Bilan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shaparak Kamarei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kamarei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Faranak Ghazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ghazi 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 High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      29833 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Suite 200, 
      Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hector Ramirez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Labyrinthitis, Empyema, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Marque Medical Clinic, Inc.

      22461 Antonio Pkwy, Suite A135, 
      Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Vincent is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Colorectal Cancer, and Cellulitis. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Saghi Rokhshadfar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rokhshadfar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency.

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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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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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