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    MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Empyema near Watsonville, CA. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    61 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

      Bass Medical Group

      243 Green Valley Rd, Suite B, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Spilman is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Freedom, California. Dr. Spilman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Grass Allergy.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      243 Green Valley Rd, Suite D, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melissa Lopez-Bermejo is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Freedom, California. Dr. Lopez-Bermejo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Marilyn Todd
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Watsonville Center Urgent Care

      550 South Green Valley Road, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marilyn Todd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Todd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Otitis.

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      Kathryn Harvey
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Watsonville Center

      550 South Green Valley Road, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathryn Harvey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Acute Cystitis, Sitosterolemia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salud Para La Gente

      204 E Beach St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Flavio Cornejo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Cornejo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Cirrhosis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Salud Para La Gente

      204 E Beach St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Corinne Mcclaughry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Mcclaughry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Salud Para La Gente

      204 E Beach St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mai-khanh Bui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Togaviridae Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salud Para La Gente

      204 E Beach St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Coldwater is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Coldwater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gestational Diabetes, and Obesity.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      575 Auto Ctr Dr, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Weber is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      575 Auto Ctr Dr, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gary Zane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Zane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      575 Auto Ctr Dr, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Clayton Mcdaniel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      1185 Freedom Blvd, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ariel Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      General Practice

      County Of Santa Cruz

      1430 Freedom Blvd, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michele Violich is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Watsonville, California. Dr. Violich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Pajaro Valley Health Care District

      1820 Main St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philip Knorr is an Urologist in Watsonville, California. Dr. Knorr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Pajaro Valley Health Care District

      1820 Main St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Bretan is an Urologist in Watsonville, California. Dr. Bretan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Neurogenic Bladder, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Pajaro Valley Health Care District

      99 Airport Blvd, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Francisco Ravago is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Freedom, California. Dr. Ravago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      65 Neilson St, Suite 104, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher O'grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. O'grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Diabetic Neuropathy, Vertigo, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Permanente Medical Group Inc

      1935 Main St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victor Salazar-Castillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Salazar-Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Suzy Nassralla
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Aptos Center

      7600 Old Dominion Court, Floor 1, 
      Aptos, CA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Suzy Nassralla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Nassralla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chorea-Acanthocytosis, Apo A-I Deficiency, Tangier Disease, and Abetalipoproteinemia.

      Robert R. Clark
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Aptos Center

      7600 Old Dominion Court, 
      Aptos, CA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Opioid Use Disorder, Insomnia, and Facial Paralysis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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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