The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 230 doctor with experience in Empyema near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Of these, 198 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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230 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Mission Viejo

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Rokhshadfar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mission Medical Urgent Care

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 150, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phuong Ly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Ly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

    25982 Pala Ste 180, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, 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.

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

    Erik Pasin is a 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
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldberg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Yian is an Otolaryngologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Yian has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and 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.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Neurology | Otolaryngology

    Orange County Ear, Nose And Thoat, Inc.

    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Sun is an Otolaryngologist and a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Sun has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and 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.

    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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Excel Physicians Medical Corporation

    29809 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Desilva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Desilva has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and 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, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalia Bilan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Bilan has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and 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

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaparak Kamarei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kamarei has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Kamarei is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faranak Ghazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ghazi has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and 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. Dr. Ghazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Hector Ramirez MD

    29833 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hector Ramirez is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ramirez has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and 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

    Allen A Jahroumi, MD

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

    Allen Jahroumi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Jahroumi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group Inc.

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

    Mary Moon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Moon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Pustules, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Share Our Selves Corp.

    27725 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy 364

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

    Jin Kwon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, Bronchitis, and Morning Sickness.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy 364

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

    Dorsa Babai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Babai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mission Viejo Medical Offices

    23781 Maquina Ave, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahnaz Jalali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Jalali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Chronic Pain, Sutton Disease 2, and Aphthous Stomatitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Bryant Health P.C.

    23653 El Toro Rd Ste B, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tetanus, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, 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 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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