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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 260 doctor with experience in Empyema near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 244 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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260 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Poniachik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Poniachik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Poniachik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    John H. Clancy, Do And Tara Leigh Clancy Do Medical Corporation

    2375 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Clancy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Clancy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fifth Disease, Diabetic Neuropathy, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis. Dr. Clancy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    University Of CA San Diego

    1200 Garden View Rd, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Bechis is a Urologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bechis is rated as an Experienced 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 Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    UC San Diego Health Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian-cromwell Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and Myelitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devarshi Nath is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Nath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Bronchitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Zampini is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Zampini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Zampini is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Trestman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Trestman is rated as an Advanced 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 Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    ENT Associates Medical Group

    3907 Waring Road, Suite 1, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Carroll is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Carroll is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    La Costa Urology

    3907 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Phillips is a Urologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Empyema, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Phillips is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown-Ophthalmology

    16899 W Bernardo Dr Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayakumar Priyanga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Priyanga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Priyanga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    277 Rancheros Dr, Suite 100, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isela Penunuri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Penunuri 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 High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Izabela Witczak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Witczak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Otanez-Cervantes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Otanez-Cervantes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Obesity in Children, Scoliosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Matias is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Matias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Stein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Stein 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annie Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Eltemamy is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Eltemamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Eltemamy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Buck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Buck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Cellulitis. Dr. Buck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Rainey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rainey is rated as an Experienced 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rainey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauryn Benninger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Benninger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Benninger is currently accepting new patients.

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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 San Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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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