The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in VLG, BE

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Empyema near VLG, BE. Of these, 72 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Empyema

    Paul E. Van Schil
    Advanced in Empyema

    Paul E. Van Schil
    Referral may be required
    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Paul Van Schil practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Mr. Van Schil is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema

    Monique A. Slaats
    Advanced in Empyema

    Monique A. Slaats
    Referral may be required
    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Monique Slaats practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Ms. Slaats is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tracheobronchomalacia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema

    Jozef J. De Dooy
    Advanced in Empyema

    Jozef J. De Dooy
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Jozef De Dooy practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. De Dooy is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Reye Syndrome, Empyema, Prune Belly Syndrome, and Bronchitis.

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    Advanced in Empyema

    Stijn L. Verhulst
    Advanced in Empyema

    Stijn L. Verhulst
    Referral may be required

    Uza

    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Stijn Verhulst practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Verhulst is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity in Children, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Herbert Decaluwe
    Experienced in Empyema

    Herbert Decaluwe
    Referral may be required
    Genk, VLG, BE 

    Herbert Decaluwe practices practicing medicine in Genk, Belgium. Mr. Decaluwe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Marijke Proesmans
    Experienced in Empyema

    Marijke Proesmans
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Marijke Proesmans practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Proesmans is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Paul J. Declerck
    Experienced in Empyema

    Paul J. Declerck
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Paul Declerck practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Declerck is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Hemophilia A, and Blood Clots.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Piet Ost
    Experienced in Empyema

    Piet Ost
    Referral may be required
    26656Ghent University, 
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Piet Ost practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Ost is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Lung Metastases, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Geert M. Verleden
    Experienced in Empyema

    Geert M. Verleden
    Referral may be required
    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Geert Verleden practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Verleden is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Bronchitis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Patrick R. Lauwers
    Experienced in Empyema

    Patrick R. Lauwers
    Referral may be required
    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Patrick Lauwers practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Mr. Lauwers is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Empyema, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Yves Debaveye
    Experienced in Empyema

    Yves Debaveye
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Yves Debaveye practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Debaveye is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aspergillosis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Febrile Neutropenia, Agenesis of the Dorsal Pancreas, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Dirk E. Van Raemdonck
    Experienced in Empyema

    Dirk E. Van Raemdonck
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Dirk Van Raemdonck practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Van Raemdonck is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Bronchitis, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Philippe G. Jorens
    Experienced in Empyema

    Philippe G. Jorens
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Philippe Jorens practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Jorens is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Reye Syndrome, Sepsis, Thrombectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Willy J. Coosemans
    Experienced in Empyema

    Willy J. Coosemans
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven, BREATHE

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Willy Coosemans practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Coosemans is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Empyema, Lung Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Paul R. De Leyn
    Experienced in Empyema

    Paul R. De Leyn
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Paul De Leyn practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. De Leyn is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mediastinal Tumor, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Hans L. Van Veer
    Experienced in Empyema

    Hans L. Van Veer
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven, BREATHE

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Hans Van Veer practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Van Veer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Esophageal Cancer, Pectus Excavatum, Lung Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Philippe R. Nafteux
    Experienced in Empyema

    Philippe R. Nafteux
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven, BREATHE

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Philippe Nafteux practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Nafteux is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Mesothelioma, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Katrien Lagrou
    Experienced in Empyema

    Katrien Lagrou
    Referral may be required

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Katrien Lagrou practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Lagrou is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aspergillosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Mucormycosis, Kidney Transplant, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Marijke Peetermans
    Experienced in Empyema

    Marijke Peetermans
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Marijke Peetermans practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Peetermans is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Sepsis, Endocarditis, and Aspergillosis.

    Experienced in Empyema

    Arno Teblick
    Experienced in Empyema

    Arno Teblick
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Arno Teblick practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Teblick is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Addison's Disease, Sepsis, Esophageal Perforation, Glucocorticoid Resistance, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 in VLG, BE?

    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 in VLG, BE?

    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 do I find the best Empyema doctor in VLG, BE?

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    How does MediFind rank Empyema doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 in VLG, BE?

    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 in VLG, BE?

    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 in VLG, BE?

    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 in VLG, BE?

    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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