The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Bridgeport, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 146 doctor with experience in Empyema near Bridgeport, CT. Of these, 138 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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146 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Connecticut Medical Associates

    1825 Barnum Ave Ste 203, 
    Stratford, CT 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Panayotes Yannopoulos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Yannopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Yannopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Neurological Specialist PC

    99 Hawley Ln, 
    Stratford, CT 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chess is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Chess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 136 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Failure. Dr. Chess is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Allergy And Asthma Associates LLC

    115 Technology Dr Unit B302, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael King is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hives, Grass Allergy, Empyema, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    1622 Boston Post Rd, 
    Milford, CT 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Hurlburt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Hurlburt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Jock Itch, Insomnia, and Tracheitis. Dr. Hurlburt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Park City Primary Care Center Inc

    64 Black Rock Ave, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Golar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Golar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    968 Fairfield Ave, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjeev Rao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, and Pustules.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Optimus Healthcare

    982 E Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gingival Fibromatosis with Hypertrichosis, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Bridgeport Family Medicine LLC

    754 Clinton Ave, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Awais Malik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Robert D. Russo MD And Associa

    2660 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Ranta is a Urologist practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Ranta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Enlarged Prostate (BPH).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bensson Samuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Lymphangitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Samuel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Chhoda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chhoda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Richer is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Richer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pranitha Mantrala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Mantrala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Zafar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Vertigo, and Glycine Encephalopathy.

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

    St. Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Simkovitz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Simkovitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St. Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Sacks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St. Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Regelmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Regelmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St. Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marsha Zellner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Zellner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Torticollis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Czarnecki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Czarnecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Tennis Elbow, Chronic Pain, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Czarnecki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St. Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Relihan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Relihan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

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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 near Bridgeport, CT?

    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 Bridgeport, CT?

    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 Bridgeport, CT?

    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 Bridgeport, CT?

    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 Bridgeport, CT?

    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 Bridgeport, CT?

    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 Bridgeport, CT?

    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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