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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 466 doctor with experience in Empyema near San Pedro, CA. Of these, 433 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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466 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Tan Head & Neck Clinic

    3530 Atlantic Ave, Ste 108, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We want your visit to the Tan Head and Neck Clinic to be enjoyable, efficient, and productive. We strongly believe in giving the time needed to address the unique medical concerns of each patient. Dr. Tan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Tan is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 140, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Lesser is a Urologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Lesser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Lesser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    1360 West 6th Street, Suite 160, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asghar Askari is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Askari is rated as an Experienced 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 UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Askari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group, Inc.

    350 W 5th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venu Divi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Pedro, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Divi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Tinnitus. Dr. Divi is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Shah MD Professional Corporation, Mona

    1366 W 7th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Vargas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Pedro, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Sialuria, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, and Sialic Acid Storage Disease. Dr. Vargas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Complete Care Family Medical Clinic

    1231 N Avalon Blvd, 
    Wilmington, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayoun Siman is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Wilmington, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Siman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Universal Care Inc. Dba Brand New Day

    200 Oceangate Ste 100, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Pena is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Pena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Jyoti J. Datta, MD, Inc.

    1045 Atlantic Ave, Ste 616, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    We focus on the prevention of chronic illnesses and treatment, the comprehensive treatment of those afflicted with chronic illnesses, and the importance of promoting a healthier life style for a better quality of life. Dr. Datta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Datta is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease). Dr. Datta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Srinivas Yanamadala is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Yanamadala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Yanamadala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 470, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Davis is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced 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 Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Septoplasty. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 140, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shelby Morrisroe is a Urologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Morrisroe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Morrisroe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    1200 South Pacific Coast Highway, Suite C, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nina Lee is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Oc Ent & Sinus

    3801 Katella Ave, Suite 414, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished 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 Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Aphthous Stomatitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Harbor Community Clinic Inc.

    593 W 6th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Metzger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pedro, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Metzger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Metzger is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Harbor Community Clinic Inc.

    425 S Pacific Ave, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judith Kraft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pedro, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Kraft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kraft is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Physician Assistant | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Physician Assistant | Ophthalmology

    Shah MD Professional Corporation, Mona

    1600 S Gaffey St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mona Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Physician Assistant in San Pedro, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Ms. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Ms. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Francisco J. Correa, Md., Inc

    1350 W 6th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Correa is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Pedro, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Correa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Schmidt Md,james A

    1350 W 6th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Arthritis, Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Shah MD Professional Corporation, Mona

    1366 W 7th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pedro, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    1360 West 6th Street, Suite 315, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roopa Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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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