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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Empyema near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 61 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    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

    Dr. Thanh Vu is a licensed medical professional who specializes in internal medicine. 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, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, 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

    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

    I believe in providing compassion along with high-quality care for my patients. 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, Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease). Dr. Ling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 230, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Louisell is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Louisell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Pleurisy. Dr. Louisell is board certified in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease). Dr. Louisell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Urology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1667 Dominican Way, Suite 234, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I provide thoughtful, compassionate, world class care to all patients. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced 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 Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Greene is board certified in Urology. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    PAMF - Urology

    2911 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Arcangeli is a Urologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Arcangeli is rated as an Experienced 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 Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Arcangeli is board certified in Urology. Dr. Arcangeli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Pamf - Ent

    2950 Research Park Dr, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Krause is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Soquel, California. Dr. Krause 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Krause is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Krause is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    PAMF - Urology

    2911 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Rosen is a Urologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Rosen 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 Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Rosen is board certified in Urology. Dr. Rosen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    PAMF - Urology

    2911 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Roberts is a Urologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Roberts 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 Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Frequent or Urgent Urination, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Roberts is board certified in Urology. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Pamf - Ent

    2950 Research Park Dr, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Kau is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Soquel, California. Dr. Kau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Kau is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Kau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Group -Dominican

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

    Robert Keet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Keet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema. Dr. Keet is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican - Pulmonology

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Likar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Likar 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 Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

    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.

    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

    I enjoy practicing with a holistic, patient-centered approach, addressing lifestyle and emotional issues prior to medical ones. 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
    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

    Why I Became a Medical Provider: I became a family physician because I love meeting new people and helping them to lead healthier lifestyles. As an accident prone kid I was constantly going to the doctor's office for various injuries and I always enjoyed seeing my pediatrician. After following a physician on career day in junior high, I knew my fate was sealed and my dream to become a doctor was born.Special Clinical Interests: Men's health, chronic disease management, weight loss, health maintenanceThe family physician is often much more invested in the lives of our patients than many other specialties and providers. I take each patient to heart and try to develop a strong bond from the very first visit. The patient-physician relationship is one of my most vital tools that I use to treat my patients. By building trust and using motivational interviewing I believe I can find a way to help all of my patients to lead healthier lifestyles. 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
    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, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical. 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, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. 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.

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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 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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