The 20 Best Empyema Doctors in Colorado, US

Raised in Albany, New York, Dr. Christine Gallati attended Cornell University for her undergraduate studies. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her residency with Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Gallati’s clinical interests include childhood development, pediatric acute care, anxiety/depression, preventive medicine, women’s health, and hypertension. She is passionate about empowering her patients. By helping them understand their bodies and chronic conditions, Dr. Gallati educates each patient so they can fully participate in the healthcare they seek and receive.“I always like to understand my patients’ goals and priorities. I find this is essential for treating patients holistically. I am focused on creating partnerships with my patients and their families. I want to make sure my patients leave the office feeling motivated with a care plan that is realistic and fits their lifestyle.”Having relocated from the greater Philadelphia area, Dr. Gallati, her husband, and their son are exploring all of the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. She enjoys hiking, working out, trying new restaurants, and cooking new recipes at home. Dr. Gallati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Mark Griffin is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Griffin has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

Arvin Rao is an Otolaryngologist in Littleton, Colorado. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Weigel spent more than 25 years in private practice in New Jersey. Dr. Weigel graduated from the medical school at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Weigel is board certified in Internal Medicine. His clinical interests are chronic disease management and preventive care. He is passionate about spending time talking and listening to his patients.“My job is to make sure my patients make informed decisions about their healthcare. I want to catch disease processes early so they can be treated more efficiently.”When not working, Dr. Weigel can be found participating in outdoor activities such as skiing, snow shoeing and hiking with his wife and their two dogs. Dr. Weigel 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, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Originally from Romania, Dr. Dinescu has spent the past 20 years working as an internal medicine physician in the United States. He received his medical degree from Carol Davila- Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy/University of Medicine in Bucharest, Romania, and performed his residency training at Huron Hospital / Cleveland Clinic. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides general internal medicine and comprehensive primary care for his adult patients. He helps patients manage and treat COPD, asthma and various lung diseases, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, rheumatological and other endocrine-related conditions, heart failure and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Dinescu believes in helping his patients take an active role in their healthcare. Following consistent evidence-based medicine principles, he strives to offer quality care while including his patients in their decisions and treatment options.In his free time, he enjoys skiing, fishing and reading. Dr. Dinescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Torticollis, and Ureteroscopy.

Dr. Reicks is originally from Grand Junction, Colorado. He earned credit toward a bachelor’s degree in biology from Colorado College, followed by his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri and completed his family practice residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. His clinical interests include muscular skeletal pain, chronic pain and diabetes management. Dr. Reicks is board certified in Family Medicine.“I believe that a person’s physical and emotional health are tightly linked. I approach each patient with this in mind as we develop a plan for their health.”When not working Dr. Reicks enjoys yoga, pickleball, being outdoors and working with his hands. Dr. Reicks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

"Dr. Landrum received her medical degree from the Indiana School of Medicine. She enjoys patient care because it is always changing. She takes pride in her instincts and being able to read people well. Dr. Landrum's philosophy of care is that it is a joint venture.“As a healthcare partner, I try and give the patient the best options I can to help them live a longer quality-filled life, knowing it is up to the patient to make those changes."" Dr. Landrum enjoys spending time with her family playing board games, and hiking and biking in the summertime.". Dr. Landrum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

A native Denverite, Dr. Vera attended Regis Jesuit College for his undergraduate studies. He earned his medical doctorate from Michigan State University in East Lansing and completed a residency in family medicine with Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals Incorporated. Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Vera has served his community as a doctor for more than 30 years. His clinical interests include diabetes and hypertension.“I am passionate about serving the underserved. But I love treating patients of all ages. I will do my best to work with each patient and treat them as if they are my family.”Dr. Vera is a second-generation American of Mexican descent (and proud of both). When not working he enjoys riding bikes, going to the mountains, golfing, skiing, vacations in warm destinations and flea markets. Dr. Vera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

"Dr. Ray received his medical degree from the University of Illinois and completed a family medicine residency at Indiana University. He has bachelors degrees in English and Physiology. In addition, he did graduate studies in literature and biology. He is board certified in family medicine.Dr. Ray moved to Colorado from Illinois in 2005 with his wife and four daughters. He has a combined 20 years of experience in family medicine and urgent care. He enjoys treating patients of all ages.""Throughout my time in medicine, I have felt that a friendly, personal, compassionate approach should be the foundation of providing care to patients""Dr. Ray feels that a partnership with patients, including shared decision making, is another key to a successful patient-provider relationship.When not in the office, he enjoys reading, writing, skiing, hiking and spending time with his family.". Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Dr. Norman works in a group family practice office. She likes to emphasize preventative medicine and patient education in her daily practice.In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, camping and spending time with her family.“I believe every patient deserves a primary care physician and should be an important part of the medical decision-making team.”. Dr. Norman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypothyroidism, and Acute Cystitis.

Mark Nishiya is a Urologist in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Nishiya has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Nishiya is currently accepting new patients.

James Merrell is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Merrell has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and 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), Empyema, Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Merrell is currently accepting new patients.

Caleb Stepan is a Urologist in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Stepan has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Stepan is currently accepting new patients.

National Jewish Health. Dr. Lommatzsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

William Pluss is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Pluss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, and Asthma.

Dr. Tyler Lewark, MD, is an Otolaryngologist at CommonSpirit ENT Lowry and CommonSpirit ENT Centennial. He is passionate about all aspects of ENT, with a particular love for caring for children with ENT problems, including cleft lip and palate, as well as providing comprehensive adult ENT care.Dr. Lewark graduated from CU Boulder in 1989 and the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1995. He completed a Research Fellowship at CU from 1995-1996, an Internship at St. Joseph Hospital from 1996-1997, and his Residency in the Department of Otolaryngology at CU Health Sciences Center from 1997-2001.Outside of his practice, Dr. Lewark enjoys exercise, hiking, backpacking, skiing, ice climbing, playing the saxophone and guitar, and spending time with his three lovely grown daughters. Dr. Lewark 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 Infant Hearing Loss.

Marklyn Jones is a Urologist and a General Surgeon in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Kingdom is an Otolaryngologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Kingdom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

Sarvjit Gill is a General Surgeon in Loveland, Colorado. Dr. Gill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Stephen Wold is an Otolaryngologist in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dr. Wold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Grass Allergy.