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    MediFind found 244 doctor with experience in Empyema near San Carlos, CA. Of these, 226 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    244 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Urology | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Urology | General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

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

      Benjamin Chung is an Urologist and a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Chung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1301 Shoreway Rd, Suite 100, 
      Belmont, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      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 top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, Insomnia, and Sinusitis.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      University Healthcare Alliance

      1300 Crane St, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vijay Mirmira is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Mirmira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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      Kim V. Le
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      San Carlos Center

      301 Industrial Road, Level 3, 
      San Carlos, CA 
       (0.6 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 top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Shingles, Empyema, and Acute Cystitis.

      Brett H. Wolff
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      San Carlos Center

      301 Industrial Road, Level 2, 
      San Carlos, CA 
       (0.6 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. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

      Na Li
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      San Carlos Center

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

      Na 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. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and High Cholesterol.

      Kenneth S. Lin
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      San Carlos Center

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

      Kenneth Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Howel-Evans Syndrome, Wrinkly Skin Syndrome, Erythrokeratodermia Variabilis et Progressiva, and Epidermolytic Palmoplantar Keratoderma.

      Alireza Shafaie
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      San Carlos Center

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

      Alireza Shafaie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Shafaie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Atopic Dermatitis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Anna Yan
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      San Carlos Center

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

      Anna Yan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Prinzmetal's Variant Angina, and Coronary Artery Spasm.

      Rajan Dave
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      1241 E Hillsdale Blvd., Suite 270, 
      Foster City, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajan Dave is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Foster City, California. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

      Amanda L. Howard
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite 270, 
      Foster City, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amanda Howard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Foster City, California. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

      Ka-wai Tam
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite 270, 
      Foster City, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ka-wai Tam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foster City, California. Dr. Tam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Herpetic Stomatitis, Gingivostomatitis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Male Genital Sores. Dr. Tam is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Stanford Health Care

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

      Peter Hwang is an Otolaryngologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Turbinectomy, and Septoplasty.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zara Patel is an Otolaryngologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Anosmia, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

      Keith L. Lee
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Keith Lee is an Urologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Stones, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

      Daniel Yao
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Yao is an Urologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Yao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Yao is currently accepting new patients.

      John A. Connolly
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Burlingame Center

      1501 Trousdale Drive, Floor 2, 
      Burlingame, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Connolly is an Urologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

      Ori Melamud
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Burlingame Center

      1501 Trousdale Drive, 2nd Floor, 
      Burlingame, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ori Melamud is an Urologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Melamud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Melamud is currently accepting new patients.

      Dieter Bruno
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Burlingame Center

      1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 
      Burlingame, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dieter Bruno is an Urologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Bruno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Bruno is currently accepting new patients.

      Josh Hsu
      Experienced in Empyema
      Urology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Urology

      Burlingame Center

      1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 
      Burlingame, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Josh Hsu is an Urologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.

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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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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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