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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 242 doctor with experience in Empyema near San Carlos, CA. Of these, 227 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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242 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    301 Industrial Rd, Dept Of Urology, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Epstein is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Balanitis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Cancer, and Neurogenic Bladder. Dr. Epstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Chris Threat, MD

    570 Price Ave, Ste. 100, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My clinical focus has been on advanced endoscopic stone manipulation, as well as male and female incontinence, bladder and prostate cancer, BPH, and erectile dysfunction. I am a Board Certified urologist.To deliver the highest level of urological care with integrity and compassion utilizing state of the art technology. Dr. Threatt is rated as an Experienced 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Threatt is board certified in Urology. Dr. Threatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Andrew B. Newman M D APC

    3351 El Camino Real Ste 200, 
    Atherton, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Winston Vaughan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atherton, California. Dr. Vaughan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Nasal Polyps.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    San Mateo Medical Center

    222 W 39th Ave, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Mak is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Mak 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 Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Office

    420 Broadway St Ste D21, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Comiter is a Urologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Comiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Aquablation.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    David Jacoby, MD

    1036 Laurel St, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Board Certified Internal Medicine. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Ecthyma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jacoby is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Jacoby is currently accepting new patients.

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Shingles, Empyema, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Le is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified and Pediatrics - Board Certified.

    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. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Wolff is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    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

    Rebecca 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. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Purpura, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Li is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Punctate Porokeratosis, Facial Ectodermal Dysplasia, Olmsted Syndrome, and Cutis Gyrata Syndrome. Dr. Lin is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified and Pediatrics - Board Certified.

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Atopic Dermatitis, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Shafaie is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Coronary Artery Spasm, and Prinzmetal's Variant Angina. Dr. Yan is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified and Pediatrics - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Charlotte Gonzales, MD

    1313 Laurel St, Ste 106, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Lung Metastases, High Cholesterol, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gonzales is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

    1301 Shoreway Rd Ste 100, 
    Belmont, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Greer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Belmont, California. Dr. Greer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Foster City Medical Center

    1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Ste 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 clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Howard is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Foster City Medical Center

    1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Ste 270, 
    Foster City, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patient education is an investment that empowers a patient to take charge of his or her own health. Dr. Tam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpetic Stomatitis, Gingivostomatitis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Male Genital Sores. Dr. Tam is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Tam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Andrew B. Newman M D APC

    3351 El Camino Real Ste 200, 
    Atherton, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Newman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atherton, California. Dr. Newman is rated as an Advanced 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 Bronchiectasis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    100 S. Ellsworth Ave., Suite 308, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Laane is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Laane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Infant Hearing Loss, and Perichondritis. Dr. Laane is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    100 S. Ellsworth Ave., Suite 308, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Bock is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Bock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. Dr. Bock is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Bock is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    801 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Hwang is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 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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