The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Derby, CT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 238 doctor with experience in Empyema near Derby, CT. Of these, 215 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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238 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Southern Connecticut Urological Associates LLC

    111 New Haven Ave Ste 5, 
    Derby, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    General And Laproscopic Surgical

    300 Seymour Ave Ste 202, 
    Derby, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Biggs is a Urologist practicing medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Biggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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

    Griffin Health

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

    Kathleen Chaisson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Chaisson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    135 Division St Ste 2, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roman Spivak is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Spivak 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, and Endoscopy.

    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. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Yale-New Haven Hosp-Hme Care Prog

    789 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Chupp is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Chupp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Aspergillosis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical And Surgical Group LLC

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

    Eugenia Vining is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Vining is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Nerve Decompression, and Turbinectomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Stephen D. Breda MD Facs. PC

    4695 Main St Ste 1, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Breda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Breda is rated as a Distinguished 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 Petrositis, Patulous Eustachian Tube, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Family And Internal Medicine Of Dixwell Ave.

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

    Babu Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. 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, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology

    General And Laproscopic Surgical

    300 Seymour Ave Ste 202, 
    Derby, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Feng Guo is a Urologist practicing medicine in Derby, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Guo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Office

    67 Maple Ave, 
    Derby, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Camilleri is a Urologist practicing medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Camilleri is rated as an Experienced 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Griffin Health

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

    Metri Haddaden is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Haddaden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Pneumomediastinum, Empyema, and Stridor.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Maureen McGowan-Schwartz M.S.APRN BC LLC

    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. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Associates, LLC

    22 Westfield Avenue Suite 1, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhu Gowda is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Gowda 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    224 Leavenworth Rd, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Farens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Farens 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Jennifer Holdorf Naturopathic LLC

    555 Bridgeport Ave, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (2.8 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. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, Cellulitis, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    2 Ivy Brook Rd Ste 110, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Aferzon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Aferzon 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 Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Allergy & Pulmonary Specialists PC

    4 Corporate Dr Ste 268, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nelson Chao is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Chronic Cough, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Urgent Care Of Shelton LLC

    795 Bridgeport Ave Ste A, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Relihan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shelton, 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).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Orange Internal Medicine LLC

    240 Indian River Rd Ste C2, 
    Orange, CT 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nasiha Fahmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, Connecticut. Dr. Fahmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Essential Thrombocythemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Tracheitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 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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