The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Seal Beach, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 800 doctor with experience in Empyema near Seal Beach, CA. Of these, 736 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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

    Oc Ent & Sinus

    3801 Katella Ave, Suite 414, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.4 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.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

    10861 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Yoshpe is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 48 years. Dr. Yoshpe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Yoshpe is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Tan Head & Neck Clinic

    3530 Atlantic Ave, Ste 108, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (7.2 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.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Ronald J. Philipp, D.O., Profes. Corp.

    2255 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Philipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Long Beach, California. Dr. Philipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Philipp is board certified in American Os Bd Family Medicine/OMT and American Os Bd Family Physicians (Sub: Geriatric Medicine). Dr. Philipp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    One Urology Group

    6226 E Spring St, Ste 260, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Deorio is a Urologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Deorio 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Deorio is board certified in Urology. Dr. Deorio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    2110 N Bellflower Blvd Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamran Haghighat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Haghighat 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 Kwashiorkor, Osteomyelitis in Children, Occupational Hearing Loss, and Vertigo. Dr. Haghighat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Associates In Urology A Medical Corporation

    3791 Katella Ave Ste 200, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Chalfin is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Chalfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence, Acute Cystitis, and Prostatectomy.

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

    Office

    3801 Katella Ave Ste 430, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Rucker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Rucker 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 Pneumonia, Chronic Cough, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    One Urology Group

    6226 E Spring St, Ste 260, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Petrossian is a Urologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Petrossian 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 Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Neurogenic Bladder, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Petrossian is board certified in Urology. Dr. Petrossian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    3801 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry in Los Alamitos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 50 years. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Premenstrual Syndrome, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

    10861 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayal Willner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Willner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tongue Tie, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Septoplasty. Dr. Willner is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Seal Beach Family

    1198 E Pacific Coast Hwy Ste I, 
    Seal Beach, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cindy Zia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seal Beach, California. Dr. Zia is rated as an Advanced 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 Insomnia, Sciatica, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    1777 N Bellflower Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vannarith So is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. So 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. So is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Coast Urological Medical Group, Inc

    3771 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Hightower is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Hightower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urethritis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Hightower is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Barry S. Allswang, MD Private Practice

    3801 Katella Ave, Ste 330, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    In this age of increasing competition and choices in medical service, I feel it is more important than ever to communicate in clear, understandable terms so that patients can make informed choices. Dr. Allswang 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 Obesity, Chronic Cough, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Allswang is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Allswang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Visal Nga Do Inc

    1269 E Anaheim St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Visal Nga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Nga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nga is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Jyoti J. Datta, MD, Inc.

    1045 Atlantic Ave, Ste 616, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (5.4 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.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    17822 Beach Blvd Ste 474, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nghia Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Empyema.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Elias Ayoub MD Apc

    3650 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elias Ayoub is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Ayoub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Labyrinthitis, Otitis, Familial Deafness, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ayoub is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Seal Beach Family

    1198 Pacific Coast Hwy, 
    Seal Beach, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Kimball is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Seal Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Kimball 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 Insomnia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Kimball is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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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 Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach, 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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