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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 122 doctor with experience in Empyema near San Clemente, CA. Of these, 109 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    122 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      San Clemente, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Phillip Wells is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wells is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      San Clemente, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lothar Mcmillian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Mcmillian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      395 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, 
      San Clemente, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Duc Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Testicular Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      San Clemente, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yelena Wood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Insomnia.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      395 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, 
      San Clemente, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Oscar Gantes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Gantes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Campylobacter Infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Gantes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      831 Via Suerte, Suite 102, 
      San Clemente, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Torsten Kruse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Kruse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      831 Via Suerte, Suite 102, 
      San Clemente, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Rexinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Rexinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      General Practice | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      General Practice | Internal Medicine

      South County Urgent Care Medical Corporation

      1300 Ave Vis Hermosa, Suite 100, 
      San Clemente, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Burger is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice and Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Burger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Bronchitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      San Clemente, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Vovan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Clemente, California. Dr. Vovan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Asthma, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Farrokh Alemzadeh M D Inc

      San Clemente, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sara Shokouhi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Shokouhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Heinrich is an Otolaryngologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Heinrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Tongue Cancer, and Myringotomy. Dr. Heinrich is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      31001 Rancho Viejo Rd, Suite 200, 
      San Juan Capistrano, CA 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anton Giger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Giger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kikuchi Disease, Lymphadenitis, Acute Cystitis, and Empyema.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      800 Corporate Dr, Suite 100, 
      Ladera Ranch, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mitchell Wainwright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Wainwright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Papular Urticaria, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Empyema.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Sun Medical Group Inc

      27522 Antonio Pkwy, Suite P3, 
      Ladera Ranch, CA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Miranda De Luna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. De Luna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Flu, and H1N1 Influenza. Dr. De Luna is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      South Coast Family Medical Center Inc

      25500 Rancho Niguel Rd, Suite 100, 
      Laguna Niguel, CA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lauren Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Tracheitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      South Coast Family Medical Center Inc

      25500 Rancho Niguel Rd, Suite 100, 
      Laguna Niguel, CA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Tracheitis.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (9.8 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, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (12.3 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
      26726 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (13.1 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.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      34052 La Plz, Suite 105, 
      Dana Point, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shilpa Gaikwad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dana Point, California. Dr. Gaikwad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, High Cholesterol, Common Cold, and Opisthotonos.

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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 Clemente, 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 Clemente, 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 Clemente, 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 Clemente, 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 Clemente, 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 Clemente, 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 Clemente, 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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