The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in dana point, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 192 doctor with experience in Empyema near dana point, CA. Of these, 167 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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192 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    San Clemente, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Wells is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wells is rated as a Distinguished 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 Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Wells is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassam Bilal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Bilal 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Bilal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Laguna Beach Urgent Care Inc

    32341 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Houshiar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Houshiar is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Sinusitis, and Empyema.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Newport Childrens Medical Group

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zacharia Reda is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Reda is rated as an Advanced 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 Asthma, Jaundice, Asthma in Children, and Empyema. Dr. Reda is board certified in American Board Pediatrics. Dr. Reda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Optum - Ladera Ranch

    800 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Wainwright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Wainwright is rated as an Advanced 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 Papular Urticaria, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Empyema. Dr. Wainwright is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Yian is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Yian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Yian is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Yian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Sun is a Neurologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Sun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Rajiv Pathak, MD

    32585 Golden Lantern Ste E, 
    Dana Point, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Sindhi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Pathak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dana Point, California. Dr. Pathak 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sciatica, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Pathak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Shilpa Gaikwad, M.D.

    32585 Golden Lantern Ste E, 
    Dana Point, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shilpa Gaikwad is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Dana Point, California. Dr. Gaikwad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, High Cholesterol, Common Cold, and Opisthotonos.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    S-H Opco San Juan Capistrano LLC

    31741 Rancho Viejo Rd, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fari Kamalpour is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kamalpour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - San Juan Capistrano

    31001 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lizander Pandy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Pandy 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 Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group Inc.

    31001 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eddy Yu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Vincent Zheng, DO

    31001 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Zheng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Zheng 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 Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, Acute Cystitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - San Juan Capistrano

    31001 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Gonzalez 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 Sciatica, Osteomyelitis in Children, Sitosterolemia, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - San Juan Capistrano

    31001 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandy Serna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Serna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Optum - Laguna Nigel

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jyotin Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Patel 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 High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mission Heritage Laguna Niguel-La Paz Family Medicine

    27231 La Paz Rd Ste A, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jim Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Lam 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 Mastoiditis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 250, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonja Krafcik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Krafcik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mission Heritage Laguna Niguel-La Paz Family Medicine

    27231 La Paz Rd Ste A, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Huston is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Huston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 dana point, 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 dana point, 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 dana point, 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 dana point, 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 dana point, 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 dana point, 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 dana point, 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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