The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Simi Valley, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Simi Valley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 226 doctor with experience in Empyema near Simi Valley, CA. Of these, 195 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Soochuen T. Kho
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    West Coast Ear Nose & Throat

    2876 N Sycamore Dr Ste 303, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Soochuen Kho is an Otolaryngologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Kho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    2876 Sycamore Drive, Suite 303, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Chan is an Otolaryngologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, TMJ Disorders, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Simi Valley Medical Offices

    3900 Alamo Street, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Colwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Colwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis. Dr. Colwell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    1174 Amazon Way, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Kumar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Simi-San Fernando Valley Urology Associates

    2925 Sycamore Dr, Suite 103, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soheil Niku is a Urologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Niku is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Walter Thomas MD A Medical Corp.

    1980 Sequoia Ave, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Munira Husain is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Husain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease, Tracheitis, Cellulitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Arroyo Oaks Medical Associates, Inc

    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 200, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Hines is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hines is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Shervin Aminpour MD PC

    7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 540, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alen Cohen is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    C./V Ent. Surgical Group

    7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 510, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bob Armin is an Otolaryngologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Armin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Tinnitus, Perichondritis, and Mastoidectomy.

    Jaesung Lee
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    West Coast Ear Nose & Throat

    301 S Moorpark Rd, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Sialadenitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Martin E. Wareham
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    West Coast Ear Nose & Throat

    301 S Moorpark Rd, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Wareham is an Otolaryngologist in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Wareham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Wareham is currently accepting new patients.

    Lawrence Stein
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Lawrence Stein, MD Private Practice

    7320 Woodlake Ave, Ste 240, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Areas of expertise: Plastic surgery, Ear, nose, & throat: Otolaryngology, Head and neck surgery, Cosmetic surgery, Facial plastic surgery. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    7345 Medical Center Drive, Suite 540, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shervin Aminpour is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in West Hills, California. Dr. Aminpour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Aminpour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Simi Health Center A Medical Corp

    1350 E Los Angeles Ave, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chandrashekhar Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Invertebral Disc Disease, Common Cold, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Brooks Tashman Medical Corp.

    2950 Sycamore Dr Ste 200, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Kurohara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Kurohara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Alta California Medical Group Inc.

    2755 Alamo St Ste 201, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Shaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteotomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Simi Workplace Multi-Specialty Clinic Inc

    2755 Alamo St Ste 100, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Drummond is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Drummond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Cellulitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    2655 1st Street, Suite 325, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Archana Kulai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Kulai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Chronic Pain, Macroamylasemia, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Kulai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    2655 1st Street, Suite 325, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Caputo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Caputo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Facey Medical Group-Simi Valley

    2655 1st St Ste 325, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Downs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Downs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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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