The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Redwood City, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 242 doctor with experience in Empyema near Redwood City, CA. Of these, 223 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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242 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
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    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Chung is a Urologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1301 Shoreway Rd Ste 100, 
    Belmont, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dennis Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Belmont, California. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, Insomnia, and Sinusitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Hwang is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saket Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    San Mateo Medical Center

    2710 Middlefield Rd, 
    Redwood City,, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amar Dixit is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Redwood City,, California. Dr. Dixit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Radiology-Menlo Medical Clinic In Menlo Park-1300 Crane

    1300 Crane St, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Pinyavat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Pinyavat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Pinyavat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Radiology-Menlo Medical Clinic In Menlo Park-1300 Crane

    1300 Crane St, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Sherman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sherman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Radiology-Menlo Medical Clinic In Menlo Park-1300 Crane

    1300 Crane St, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Garay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Garay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Mountain Sickness, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Dr. Garay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Imaging Services At Hoover Pavilion

    211 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Monique Barakat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Barakat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Ford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kim Chiang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Alopecia Areata, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracy Rydel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rydel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, and Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery. Dr. Rydel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Chris Threat, MD

    570 Price Ave, Ste. 100, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Threatt is a Urologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Threatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Threatt is board certified in Urology. Dr. Threatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Charlotte Gonzales, MD

    1313 Laurel St, Ste 106, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charlotte Gonzales is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Lung Metastases, High Cholesterol, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gonzales is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    David Jacoby, MD

    1036 Laurel St, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Jacoby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Ecthyma, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jacoby is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Jacoby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    301 Industrial Rd, Dept Of Urology, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Epstein is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Balanitis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Cancer, and Neurogenic Bladder. Dr. Epstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    San Carlos Center

    301 Industrial Road, Level 3, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kim Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Shingles, Empyema, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Le is board certified in Pediatrics - Board Certified and Internal Medicine - Board Certified .

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    San Carlos Center

    301 Industrial Road, Level 2, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Wolff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Wolff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Wolff is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    San Carlos Center

    301 Industrial Road, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Li is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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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