The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Connecticut, US

Find the Top Empyema Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1043 doctor with experience in Empyema near Connecticut, US. Of these, 951 are Experienced, 83 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Family And Internal Medicine Of Dixwell Ave.

    2543 Dixwell Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Babu Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    UConn Health

    263 Farmington Ave, Ste MC-8036, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Ristau is a Urologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ristau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Ristau is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Ristau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    UCONN - Health Center-Urology

    263 Farmington Ave, Mc3955, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brooke Harnisch is a Urologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Harnisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Folliculitis, Boils, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy. Dr. Harnisch is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Harnisch is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Naugatuck Valley Ear Nose & Throat Associates LLC

    171 Grandview Ave, Ste 201, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Winicki is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Winicki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Tinnitus. Dr. Winicki is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology. Dr. Winicki is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Naugatuck Valley Ear Nose & Throat Associates LLC

    171 Grandview Ave, Ste 201, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Williams is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Tinnitus. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dov Bloch is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Warner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Warner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Warner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Klarsfeld is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Klarsfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trachoma, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nasal Polyps, Laryngitis, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral required

    Greenwich Hospital

    55 Holly Hill Ln, 
    Greenwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Karellas is a Urologist practicing medicine in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dr. Karellas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Karellas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Clinical Bridge

    209 Main St, 
    Southington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Melnik is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Melnik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Richard N. Krinsky D.O. LLC

    1215 New Litchfield St, 
    Torrington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Krinsky is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Torrington, Connecticut. Dr. Krinsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Asthma in Children, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute At Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

    538 Litchfield St Ste 102, 
    Torrington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Weisman is a Urologist practicing medicine in Torrington, Connecticut. Dr. Weisman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    125 Strawberry Hill Ave Ste 103, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Bramwit is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Bramwit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Ethmoiditis, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MEDcare Express LLC

    2288 Berlin Tpke, 
    Newington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parthsarthi Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newington, Connecticut. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 93 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shingles, Contact Dermatitis, Otitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Griffin Health

    130 Division St, 
    Derby, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Rivera is a Urologist practicing medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Rivera is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Empyema, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bard is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Bard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Spasmodic Dysphonia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    451 State St Ste B, 
    North Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fausto Petruzziello is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Petruzziello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Petruzziello is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Avon Medical Professionals, LLC

    36 East Main St, 
    Avon, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Schiff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Schiff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, High Cholesterol, Pernicious Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Schiff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Schiff is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC

    177 Whitewood Rd, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Raad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Raad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 77 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Raad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Thompson Medical, LLC

    132 Westminster Rd, 
    Canterbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nita Chatterjee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Canterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Chatterjee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lyme Disease, Bronchitis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Chatterjee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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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