The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Brighton, CO

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Brighton, CO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Empyema near Brighton, CO. Of these, 54 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Sonya J. Norman
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Intermountain Health Brighton Clinic

    217 North 50th Avenue, 
    Brighton, CO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Carlos F. Vera
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Thornton Clinic

    1181 East 120th Avenue, Unit A, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Colorado Urology

    1610 Prairie Center Pkwy Ste 2230, 
    Brighton, CO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Manion is a Urologist in Brighton, Colorado. Dr. Manion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Manion is currently accepting new patients.

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    Steven Ray
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Green Valley Ranch Clinic - Primary Care

    4859 Yampa Street, 
    Denver, CO 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    "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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Columbine Ridge Family Medicine P C.

    965 Platte River Blvd Unit O, 
    Brighton, CO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brighton, Colorado. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CommonSpirit Primary Care Brighton

    4700 Bromley Ln, #101, 
    Brighton, CO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Svaty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CommonSpirit Primary Care Brighton

    4700 Bromley Ln, #101, 
    Brighton, CO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tejas Tripathi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brighton, Colorado. Dr. Tripathi 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, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Tripathi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Platte River Medical Clinic, LLC

    2801 Purcell St, 
    Brighton, CO 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Euser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brighton, Colorado. Dr. Euser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Syphilis, Cellulitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Euser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Alpine Medical Group Colorado - DBA Colorado Physician Partners

    11990 Grant Street, Suite 302, 
    Northglenn, CO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Imhof is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Northglenn, Colorado. Dr. Imhof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Alpine Medical Group Colorado - DBA Colorado Physician Partners

    11990 Grant Street, Suite 302, 
    Northglenn, CO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Stoudt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Northglenn, Colorado. Dr. Stoudt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Alpine Medical Group Colorado - DBA Colorado Physician Partners

    11990 Grant Street, Suite 302, 
    Northglenn, CO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Weingart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Northglenn, Colorado. Dr. Weingart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Sitosterolemia, Insomnia, and Legius Syndrome.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Colorado Urology

    500 W 144th Ave Ste 220 Bldg 2, 
    Westminster, CO 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ferrandino is a Urologist in Westminster, Colorado. Dr. Ferrandino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ferrandino is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Colorado Urology

    500 W 144th Ave Ste 220 Bldg 2, 
    Westminster, CO 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kefer is a Urologist in Westminster, Colorado. Dr. Kefer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Orchiectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kefer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Deborah Green MD PC

    315 Park Ave, 
    Fort Lupton, CO 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Green is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Dysarthria, Tracheitis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Martin McDermott MD PC

    327 Park Ave, 
    Fort Lupton, CO 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Mcdermott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Dr. Mcdermott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Livedo Reticularis, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado

    4075 E 128th Ave, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kylie Beukema is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Beukema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    CommonSpirit Internal Medicine St. Anthony North

    14300 Orchard Pkwy, 
    Westminster, CO 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Vallejo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westminster, Colorado. Dr. Vallejo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Aftercare Colorado LLC

    3655 E 104th Ave, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Schreiber is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Schreiber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arbor Family Medicine

    3655 E 104th Ave, Ste A, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Rosenblum is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Rosenblum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Hypothyroidism, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, High Cholesterol, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Rosenblum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arbor Family Medicine

    3655 E 104th Ave, Ste A, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Hahn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Hahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Gout, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Hahn 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 Brighton, CO?

    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 Brighton, CO?

    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 Brighton, CO?

    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 Brighton, CO?

    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 Brighton, CO?

    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 Brighton, CO?

    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 Brighton, CO?

    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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