The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in foothill ranch, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 446 doctor with experience in Empyema near foothill ranch, CA. Of these, 397 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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446 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Waldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaparak Kamarei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kamarei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kamarei is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kamarei is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faranak Ghazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ghazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ghazi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ghazi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Health And Wellness Center Inc

    23672 Birtcher Dr, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Down Syndrome, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Balaker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Balaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Cholesteatoma. Dr. Balaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Medical Group Pediatrics Irvine-Sand Canyon

    16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 245, 
    Irvine,, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

    25982 Pala Ste 180, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Zeller is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mission Medical Urgent Care

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 150, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phuong Ly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Ly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.7 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 
     (5.7 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.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Totalcare Walk-In Clinic

    14775 Jeffrey Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Xiao-ling Zhang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Papular Urticaria, and Tonsillitis. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Anita Y Liu MD Inc.

    4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 208, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (8.3 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.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Optum - Ladera Ranch

    800 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (8.9 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
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    62 Corporate Park, Suite 240, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samy Younis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Younis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Empyema. Dr. Younis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Younis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, 
    Orange, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepehr Oliaei is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Oliaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Septoplasty. Dr. Oliaei is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mission Heritage Medical Group

    26795 Portola Pkwy, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stouder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Stouder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Foothill Ranch

    26740 Towne Centre Dr Bldg C, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bakulkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Patel 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 Chorea-Acanthocytosis, Tangier Disease, Familial HDL Deficiency, and Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hoag Urgent Care Foothill Ranch

    26672 Portola Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Mcatee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Mcatee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Acute Cystitis, Vertigo, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    26795 Portola Parkway, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Decock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Decock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Macroamylasemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, and 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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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