The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Tempe, AZ

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Tempe, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 557 doctor with experience in Empyema near Tempe, AZ. Of these, 460 are Experienced, 90 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Maricopa ENT

    2131 E Southern Ave, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Smith is an Otolaryngologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Thrush, Tinnitus, Otitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Annette Lopez
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Banner Children's Specialists Pulmonology And Sleep Medicine Clinic Dobson

    1432 South Dobson Road, Suite 506, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    7301 E 2nd St Ste 300, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Grilli is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Grilli 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 Infant Hearing Loss.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery

    Allergy Ear Nose Throat Center

    7245 E Osborn Rd Ste 1, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Lee is a Plastic Surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Lee 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), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Shane Daley
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Arizona Urology Specialists

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 342, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Daley is a Urologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Daley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Daley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    East Valley Center For Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders

    3155 E Southern Ave Ste 203, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lina Anthony is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Anthony is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Coccidioidomycosis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Joseph Alia
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Tempe Family Practice

    6655 S Rural Rd Ste 3, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Alia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Alia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Alia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Geriatric Specialties Of Arizona

    3666 N Miller Rd Ste 113, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Levy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Desert Gastroenterology Associates PLLC

    1520 S Dobson Rd Ste 212, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    M Firas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Firas 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), Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Pratik Patel
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Arizona State Urological Institute

    4530 E Ray Rd Ste 178, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Areas of expertise: laparoscopic nephrectomy, Robotic Prostatectomy, Robotic partial nephrectomy, Kidney surgery. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Ilya Volfson
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Arizona State Urological Institute

    4530 E Ray Rd Ste 178, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Volfson is a Urologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Volfson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Volfson is currently accepting new patients.

    Anoop Sharma
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Arizona State Urological Institute

    4530 E Ray Rd Ste 178, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anoop Sharma is a Urologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Meckel Syndrome, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Ryan Rehl
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery

    Valley Ear, Nose And Throat

    1515 N 9th St Ste B, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Rehl is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Rehl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Ethmoiditis, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Rehl is currently accepting new patients.

    David Bowne
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery

    Biltmore Ear Nose And Throat

    1010 E McDowell Rd Ste LL1, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Bowne is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bowne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Bowne is currently accepting new patients.

    Timothy Haegen
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery

    Valley Ear, Nose And Throat

    926 E McDowell Rd Ste 207, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Haegen is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Haegen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Myringotomy. Dr. Haegen is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeffrey Taffet
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery

    Biltmore Ear Nose And Throat

    1010 E McDowell Rd Ste LL1, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Taffet is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Taffet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Tonsillitis. Dr. Taffet is currently accepting new patients.

    Joseph Hsu
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Arizona State Urological Institute

    1445 W Chandler Blvd Ste A5, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Hsu is a Urologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.

    Stephen Ponas
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Arizona Oncology Associates

    5133 N Central Ave Ste 206, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Ponas is a Urologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ponas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Ponas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5015 S Arizona Mills Cir, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracey Knott is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Knott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Familial Deafness.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Tri-City Audiology LLC

    2131 E Southern Ave, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thad Bartell is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Bartell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Otitis.

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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 Tempe, AZ?

    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 Tempe, AZ?

    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 Tempe, AZ?

    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 Tempe, AZ?

    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 Tempe, AZ?

    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 Tempe, AZ?

    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 Tempe, AZ?

    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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