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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Empyema near Opelika, AL. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    41 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      101 24th St, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunil Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Internal Medicine Associates PC

      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shashi Sharma is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Internal Medicine Associates PC

      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Gunter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Gunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gilbert Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gunter is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Internal Medicine Associates PC

      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Justin Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Internal Medicine Associates PC

      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Patton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Patton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Internal Medicine Associates PC

      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Royal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Royal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Royal is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Urology Associates Of East Alabama LLC

      121 N 20th St, Suite 19, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rishi Rajan is an Urologist in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Rajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Rajan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      East Alabama Ear, Nose, And Throat, PC

      1965 1st Ave, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Warren Stiles is an Otolaryngologist in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Stiles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Stiles is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      East Alabama Ear, Nose, And Throat, PC

      1965 1st Ave, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Blythe is an Otolaryngologist in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Blythe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Blythe is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      East Alabama Ear, Nose, And Throat, PC

      1965 1st Ave, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Wesley Whatley is an Otolaryngologist in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Whatley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Whatley is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Auburn Pediatric And Adult Medicine, L.L.C.

      2353 Bent Creek Rd, Suite 110, 
      Auburn, AL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anthony Greer is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Greer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sinusitis, and Necrosis. Dr. Greer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Auburn Pediatric And Adult Medicine, L.L.C.

      2353 Bent Creek Rd, Suite 110, 
      Auburn, AL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tonya Bradley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Auburn Pediatric And Adult Medicine, L.L.C.

      2353 Bent Creek Rd, Suite 110, 
      Auburn, AL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bret Cuthbertson is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Cuthbertson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Cuthbertson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      The East Alabama Health Care Authority

      2000 Pepperell Pkwy, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gaeton Lorino is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Lorino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lorino is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Hiren K Patel MD PC

      1941 1st Ave, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hiren Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Stopwatch Urgent Care Centers LLC

      151 N 20th St, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Celeste Reese-Willis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Reese-Willis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Obesity, H1N1 Influenza, and COVID-19. Dr. Reese-Willis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Urology Associates Of East Alabama LLC

      121 N 20th St, Suite 19, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nathan Mendoza is an Urologist in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Mendoza is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Commander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Commander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Commander is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Dekich is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Dekich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Urology Associates Of East Alabama LLC

      121 N 20th St, Suite 19, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Ellenburg is an Urologist in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Ellenburg has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Ellenburg is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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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