The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in nipomo, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Empyema near nipomo, CA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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48 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    697 W Tefft St, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Kim is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    1560 Mesa Rd, Suite 100, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Day 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 Anemia, Ampullary Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Thomas M Dawes Jr MD A Medical Corporation

    116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 210, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Dawes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Dawes 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, Degos Disease, and Obesity. Dr. Dawes is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Dawes is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Peter Alan Krause Medical Corp

    2151 S College Dr, Ste 203, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Krause is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Krause is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, Caroli Disease, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Krause is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Haverty Vanterpool & Allen Medical Group

    2342 Professional Pkwy, Ste 260, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Haverty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Haverty 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Ventricular Fibrillation. Dr. Haverty is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Haverty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHC. Nipomo Health Center

    150 Tejas Pl, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bethany Blacketer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Blacketer 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHC. Nipomo Health Center

    150 Tejas Pl, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Cury is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Cury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Shingles, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHC. Nipomo Health Center

    150 Tejas Pl, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalia Schwartz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHC. Nipomo Health Center

    150 Tejas Pl, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emilia Ambrosio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Ambrosio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Practice
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Practice

    Allergy Partners Of California Central Coast

    320 James Way Ste 240, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Spencer Townsend is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Townsend is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Albert W. Hawkins, MD Private Practice

    1300 E Cypress St, Ste G1, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Memory Loss. Dr. Hawkins is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    CHC-Santa Maria-Palisade Primary Care

    1510 E. Main St, Ste 104B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Guerrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Guerrero 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CCFM - Palisades

    220 S Palisade Dr, Ste 104B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Desmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Desmond 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 High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Desmond is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Desmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Okerblom, Voegele, And Hole MD

    915 E Stowell Rd, Ste C, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Okerblom is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Okerblom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Cryptococcosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Okerblom is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Okerblom is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    CCFM - Shepard Office

    1505 S Shepard Dr, Ste 104, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Sindhi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Arain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Arain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Arain is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Arain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHC - Guadalupe - W Main St

    4723 W Main St, Ste H, 
    Guadalupe, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Camacho is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Guadalupe, California. Dr. Camacho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Hypertension. Dr. Camacho is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Camacho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    2271 S Depot St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Arellano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Arellano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lipoid Proteinosis, Lipogranulomatosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Arellano is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Arellano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Haverty Vanterpool & Allen Medical Group

    2342 Professional Pkwy, Ste 260, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Allen 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, and RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder. Dr. Allen is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arroyo Medical Group

    931 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 101, 
    Pismo Beach, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dewey Sandberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Sandberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Sandberg is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Central Coast Otolaryngology

    116 S Palisade Dr., Suite 206, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Wikholm is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Wikholm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Myringotomy. Dr. Wikholm is board certified in Otolaryngology (Sub: Sleep Medicine) and Otolaryngology. Dr. Wikholm is currently accepting new patients.

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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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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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