The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Westminster, CA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Westminster, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 890 doctor with experience in Empyema near Westminster, CA. Of these, 803 are Experienced, 79 are Advanced and 8 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 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Sutton Disease 2.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

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

    Nghia Nguyen is a General Surgeon in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen 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, Perichondritis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley

    18035 Brookhurst St Ste 2100, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jose B. Contreras, MD

    18837 Brookhurst St Ste 110, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Contreras is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Tracheobronchomalacia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    3055 West Orange Avenue, Suite 103, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmed Badr is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Anaheim, California. Dr. Badr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Badr 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 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Chalfin is a Urologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Chalfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are 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 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Rucker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Rucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Cough, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Nina S. Yoshpe
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

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

    At Southern California ENT we have a team of experts, including physicians and clinicians who are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care. You'll find that all of our physicians are board-certified in Otolaryngology. Our clinicians have extensive training in ENT and meet all of the highest education standards. Dr. Yoshpe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Jesse Tan
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Tan Head & Neck Clinic

    3530 Atlantic Ave, Ste 108, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. His top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Dao Medical Group Inc

    9191 Westminster Ave, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Dao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Dao has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Central City Community Health Center

    12116 Beach Blvd, 
    Stanton, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shafeeq Shamsiddeen is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Stanton, California. Dr. Shamsiddeen has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Bolsa Medical Group

    10362 Bolsa Ave, 
    Westminster, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    54+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hung Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westminster, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 54 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Bolsa Medical Group

    10362 Bolsa Ave, 
    Westminster, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Van Phan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Westminster, California. Dr. Van Phan has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Otitis Externa, Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    10741 Westminster Ave, Suite 100, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Cyclic Neutropenia, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Hoang Tran Nguyen, M.D., Inc.

    10672 Chapman Ave, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hoang Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sutton Disease 2, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, and Sitosterolemia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Oceann Ent

    17742 Beach Blvd, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathy Yu is a General Surgeon in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Saddleback Respiratory Medical Group

    9900 Talbert Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samarjit Singh is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Singh has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group Fountain Valley

    11420 Warner Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Sanvictores is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Sanvictores is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Shingles.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advance Urgent Medical Group Inc

    1401 W 1st St Ste 101, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dara Saghafi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Saghafi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Zika Virus Disease, Viral Pharyngitis, and Otitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Big Sur Medical Corporation

    18800 Delaware St, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Vakkalanka is an Otolaryngologist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Vakkalanka has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

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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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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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