The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Hoover, AL

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Hoover, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 234 doctor with experience in Empyema near Hoover, AL. Of these, 177 are Experienced, 53 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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234 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Occupational Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Occupational Medicine

    U Save Pharmacy #20

    1680 Montgomery Hwy, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Hankins is a primary care provider, practicing in Occupational Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Hankins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Flu, and Cellulitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    J. Christopher Davis PLLC

    2161 Valleydale Rd, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Davis is an Otolaryngologist in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Davis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Ethmoiditis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    516 Brookwood Blvd Ste 100, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Willie Cornay is an Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cornay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Grass Allergy.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology

    Office

    504 Brookwood Blvd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Anderson is an Allergy and Immunologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hives, Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, and Empyema.

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

    Hoover Specialty Care

    501 Emery Dr W, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Denham is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Denham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Pulmonary Associates Of The Southeast PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 500, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Franco is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Franco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Birmingham Neurosurgery & Spine Group PC

    3125 Independence Dr Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolisa Massie is a Urologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Massie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2816 Columbiana Rd # 102, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeem Akhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Mononucleosis, H1N1 Influenza, Flu, and Ethmoiditis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Mauren Muecke MD PC

    2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 206, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maureen Muecke is a Plastic Surgeon in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Muecke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Hoover Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC

    2116 Data Park Cir, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwyn Boyd is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    American Family Care LLC

    5569 Grove Blvd Ste 121, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joneice Morgan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Cellulitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Comprehensive Medical Eye Ophthalmic Care

    401 Tuscaloosa Ave SW Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ross Gardner is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Alabama Ent. & Allergy PC

    2001 Providence Park, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Robertson is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    3485 Independence Dr, 
    Homewood, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Bragg is a Urologist in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Bragg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Empyema, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Centers Of Alabama, PC

    3485 Independence Dr, 
    Homewood, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Bivins is a Urologist in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Bivins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Bivins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Centers Of Alabama, PC

    3485 Independence Dr, 
    Homewood, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Burrus is a Urologist in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Burrus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Burrus is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Centers Of Alabama, PC

    3485 Independence Dr, 
    Homewood, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Cox is a Urologist in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Cox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Centers Of Alabama, PC

    3485 Independence Dr, 
    Homewood, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Strang is a Urologist in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Strang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Strang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Centers Of Alabama, PC

    3485 Independence Dr, 
    Homewood, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Wade is a Urologist in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Wade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Wade is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Centers Of Alabama, PC

    3485 Independence Dr, 
    Homewood, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Hammontree is a Urologist in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Hammontree is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Hammontree is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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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