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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Empyema near Salinas, CA. Of these, 62 are Experienced.

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    62 providers found
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Svmhs Clinics

      355 Abbott St, Suite 100, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Angela Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Jaundice, Boils, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Svmhs Clinics

      355 Abbott St, Suite 100, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Phillip King is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. King 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).

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Svmhs Clinics

      355 Abbott St, Suite 100, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Lew is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Lew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Svmhs Clinics

      355 Abbott St, Suite 100, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Warren Nishimoto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Nishimoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Svmhs Clinics

      355 Abbott St, Suite 100, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jaspreet Dhillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Svmhs Clinics

      355 Abbott St, Suite 100, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vivek Rudrapatna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Rudrapatna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      114 East Romie Lane, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dan Milanesa is an Urologist in Salinas, California. Dr. Milanesa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      2 Rossi Cir, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Melvin Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Cellulitis, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Urology | Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Urology | Radiation Oncology

      Svmhs Clinics

      505 E Romie Ln, Suite A, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leonard Renfer is an Urologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Salinas, California. Dr. Renfer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      1101 Pajaro St, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravin Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Salinas, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      535 E Romie Lane, Ste #2, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vilma Aguas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Aguas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Bacterial Prostatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Doctors On Duty Medical Group, Inc

      1212 S Main St, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Luder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Luder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Cellulitis, Chronic Cough, and Lymphangitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Svmhs Clinics

      1033 Los Palos Dr, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mazhar Javaid is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Salinas, California. Dr. Javaid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Svmhs Clinics

      1033 Los Palos Dr, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Ganzhorn is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Salinas, California. Dr. Ganzhorn has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Central Coast Head And Neck Surgeons A M C Inc

      1095 Los Palos Dr, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Terrence Trapp is an Otolaryngologist in Salinas, California. Dr. Trapp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and Infant Hearing Loss.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

      Central Coast Head And Neck Surgeons A M C Inc

      1095 Los Palos Dr, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Block is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Salinas, California. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Tonsillitis, Perichondritis, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Central Coast Head And Neck Surgeons A M C Inc

      1095 Los Palos Dr, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael German is an Otolaryngologist in Salinas, California. Dr. German 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 Sutton Disease 2, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, and Otitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Central Coast Head And Neck Surgeons A M C Inc

      1095 Los Palos Dr, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Nowak is an Otolaryngologist in Salinas, California. Dr. Nowak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      1115 Los Palos Dr, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Worsham is an Urologist in Salinas, California. Dr. Worsham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Salinas Valley Urology Associates

      1115 Los Palos Dr, 
      Salinas, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aytac Apaydin is an Urologist in Salinas, California. Dr. Apaydin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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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