The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Empyema near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 70 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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73 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darlene Zanker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Zanker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jock Itch, Paraplegia, Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. Zanker is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Zanker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Allari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Allari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Allari is board certified in Sports Medicine - Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - Board Certified , and Internal Medicine (Sub: Sports Medicine). Dr. Allari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Women's Heatlh Center

    250 Locust St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Casey Kirkhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kirkhart 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo. Dr. Kirkhart is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1595 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Rosenbaum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Rosenbaum 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 Asthma in Children, Asthma, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Rosenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Western Medical Associates

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Satish Chandra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chandra 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Westside Center Urgent Care

    1301 Mission Street, 1st Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daryl Nounnan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Nounnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Chronic Cough, Contact Dermatitis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Nounnan is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - FM Soquel Dr

    1301 Mission Street, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Ware is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ware is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Ware is board certified in Family Medicine and Family Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Kelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Hypothyroidism, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Kelly is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Cudahy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Cudahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Insomnia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Oral Herpes. Dr. Cudahy is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Cudahy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eunice Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Asthma. Dr. Kim is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine), Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease), and Pulmonary Disease - Board Certified. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hossein Hassani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hassani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Empyema, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Hassani is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beata Mach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia. Dr. Mach is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Sudduth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sudduth 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Sudduth is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilona Letmanyi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Letmanyi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Otitis, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Letmanyi is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Barker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Barker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Multiple System Atrophy, Hypolipoproteinemia, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Barker is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified and Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center Urgent Care

    2025 Soquel Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Molinaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Molinaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Lymphangitis, Cellulitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Molinaro is board certified in Family Medicine - Board Certified. Dr. Molinaro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Patz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Patz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Aspergillosis, and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Dr. Patz is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified and Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Garvin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Garvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Garvin is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified and Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Foundation

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thanh Vu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Vu is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pulmonology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 230, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Ling is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Ling is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine), Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease). Dr. Ling 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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