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    MediFind found 218 doctor with experience in Empyema near Derby, CT. Of these, 198 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    218 providers found
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Yale University

      800 Howard Ave, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Katherine Rotker is an Urologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Rotker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Urology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Empyema
      Urology | General Surgery

      Yale University

      800 Howard Ave, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Leapman is an Urologist and a General Surgeon in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Leapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology | Plastic Surgery

      Yale University

      20 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Saral Mehra is an Otolaryngologist and a Surgical Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Mehra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

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      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Northeast Medical Group Inc

      95 Armory Rd, 
      Stratford, CT 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Agnes Czibulka is an Otolaryngologist in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Czibulka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Sudipta & Bindu Dey MD INC

      127 Pines Bridge Road, 
      Beacon Falls, CT 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bindu Dey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Beacon Falls, Connecticut. Dr. Dey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Ear, Nose And Throat Medical And Surgical Group, LLC

      46 Prince St, Suite 601, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eugenia Vining is an Otolaryngologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Vining is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Nerve Decompression, and Turbinectomy.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      4695 Main St, Suite 1, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Breda is an Otolaryngologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Breda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Petrositis, Patulous Eustachian Tube, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Family And Internal Medicine Of Dixwell Avenue

      2543 Dixwell Ave, 
      Hamden, CT 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Babu Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Kumar has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Griffin Faculty Physicians Inc

      130 Division St, 
      Derby, CT 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Roman Spivak is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Spivak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      130 Division St, 
      Derby, CT 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Reetuparna Bhattacharjee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Bhattacharjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

      130 Division St, 
      Derby, CT 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adrian Dafcik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Dafcik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Griffin Faculty Physicians Inc

      130 Division St, 
      Derby, CT 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shyla Muriel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Muriel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Griffin Faculty Physicians Inc

      130 Division St, 
      Derby, CT 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Grace Biggs is an Urologist in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Biggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Pulmonary Specialties, P.C.

      130 Division St, 
      Derby, CT 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathleen Chaisson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Chaisson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      22 Westfield Ave, 
      Ansonia, CT 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Madhu Gowda is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Gowda 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), Chronic Cough, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Griffin Faculty Physicians Inc

      300 Seymour Ave, Suite 202, 
      Derby, CT 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Feng Guo is an Urologist in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Guo has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      300 Seymour Ave, 
      Derby, CT 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlos Schweitzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Schweitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Griffin Faculty Physicians Inc

      2 Ivy Brook Rd, Suite 115, 
      Shelton, CT 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Farens is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Farens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Allergy and Immunology
      4 Corporate Dr, Suite 268, 
      Shelton, CT 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nelson Chao is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Chao has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Chronic Cough, and Sinusitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      St. Vincents Urgent Care LLC

      15 Armstrong Rd, 
      Shelton, CT 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Killen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Killen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, Cellulitis, and Bronchitis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Derby, 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 Derby, 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 Derby, 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 Derby, 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 Derby, 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 Derby, 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 Derby, 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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