The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in San Clemente, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near San Clemente, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 135 doctor with experience in Empyema near San Clemente, CA. Of these, 117 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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135 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Associates

    San Clemente, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Wells is an Otolaryngologist in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and 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.

    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, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    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, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

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    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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Yovana Bruno Pediatric Care Inc.

    3553 Camino Mira Costa Ste D, 
    San Clemente, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maansi Doshi is an Otolaryngologist in San Clemente, California. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Male Pattern Baldness, and Tinnitus.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - San Clemente

    San Clemente, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yelena Wood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wood has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Insomnia. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Optum - San Clemente

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

    Tracy Pantig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Pantig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Insomnia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    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, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Eva Marie Gentile MD Inc.

    1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa Ste 100, 
    San Clemente, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Health And Wellness Center, Inc

    San Clemente, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Ali has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Down Syndrome, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Farrokh Alemzadeh MD Inc

    San Clemente, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Shokouhi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Shokouhi has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and 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
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaveh Rezvan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Rezvan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Rezvan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 540, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Noorian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Noorian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Noorian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Schiffman is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Schiffman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, and Drowsiness.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Tammelin is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Tammelin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raul Marquez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Marquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Bronchiectasis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced 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

    Gisele Kabbach is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kabbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Kabbach is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced 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

    Gabriel Gomez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Microtia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tauseef Qureshi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

    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 Keloids, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Myringotomy. Dr. Heinrich is currently accepting new patients.

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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 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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