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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 816 doctor with experience in Empyema near Washington, DC. Of these, 713 are Experienced, 90 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Capitol Breathe Free Sinus And Allergy Centers

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 206, Suite 206, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Manish Khanna is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Khanna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ENT Med Grp Of Washington PC

    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. James G. Vap is an otolaryngologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. He practices out of ENT Medical Group of Washington, located in Washington, D.C. and McLean, Va. Dr. Vap has an expertise in otology, otolaryngic allergy, rhinology and sinus disease. Dr. Vap earned his medical degree at the University of California at Davis School of Medicine. He completed a residency in otolaryngology at Huntington Memorial Hospital and an otology fellowship at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. Dr. Vap previously served as a medical staff specialist at the National Naval Medical Center. Dr. Vap is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American College of Surgeons. He has served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Medical Advisory Board of the Treatment and Learning Center. Dr. Vap is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Meniere Disease, Tinnitus, and Empyema.

    Thomas W. Jarrett
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 150, Suite 150, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett has an expertise in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic, robotic, ureteroscopic, percutaneous and image-guided therapies. Specifically, he has an expertise in percutaneous renal surgery, laparoscopic partial and radical nephrectomy, kidney stones, urinary tract reconstruction and kidney cancer. Dr. Jarrett earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, where he also completed his internship. He completed a residency in urology at New York Hospital, followed by a visiting fellowship in urology and ultrasonography in Salzburg, Austria. Dr. Jarrett completed his fellowship in endo-urology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He has previously served as the chief of the division of endourology and laparoscopy at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the chief of the division of urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Jarrett has been named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Super Doctor by the Washington Post. Dr. Jarrett is a member of the American Urological Association, the Society of Urologic Oncology and the Endourological Society. Dr. Jarrett has contributed to various publications and presentations on urology, earning him first prize in the World Congress of Endourology essay contest and the Faculty Research Award at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He has editorial appointments at the Journal of Endourology and the Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques. Dr. Jarrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Wilms Tumor 2, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Patrick W. Mufarrij
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 150, Suite 150, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Patrick Mufarrij is a member of the Johns Hopkins Brady Urologic Institute at Sibley Memorial Hospital and is an expert in endourology, including percutaneous and endoscopic urologic surgery; metabolic stone and causes of the recurrent stone formation; and robotic surgery for the reconstruction of the urinary tract. He also serves as the Division Cheif for Urology at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Mufarrij earned his undergraduate degree and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residencies in general surgery and urology at New York University School of Medicine, followed by special training in endourology during a fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. During his fellowship, Dr. Mufarrij focused on metabolic kidney stone disease, surgery for complex kidney stones, percutaneous renal surgery and robotic surgery. Dr. Mufarrij is a member of the American Urological Association. Dr. Mufarrij has contributed to numerous publications on the topics of urology. Dr. Mufarrij is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Gary H Miller MD PLLC

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 508, Suite 508, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Miller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1700 17th St NW Ste A, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Rashid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rashid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lymphadenitis, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Cellulitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal Poddar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Poddar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

    Peter G. Hamm
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 400, Suite 400, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter G. Hamm, M.D., is a pulmonologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine Pulmonology. Dr. Hamm is also the chairman of the department of medicine and the chairman of the intensive care unit (ICU) committee at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. has an expertise in annual physicals, acute and urgent care, disease management and pulmonary medicine. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Bellevue Hospital Center. Dr. Hamm has been named a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Hamm contributed to a publication on the diagnosis of pulmonary Kaposi’s sarcoma with fiberoptic bronchoscopy and endobronchial biopsy. Dr. Hamm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Justin O. Benabdallah
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 150, Suite 150, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin O. Benabdallah, M.D., is a urologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an assistant professor of urology with the Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Benabdallah’s uses minimally invasive and robotic surgery techniques in the treatment of prostate and kidney cancer and has expertise in endourology for the treatment of kidney stones. He also specializes in men’s health, including erectile dysfunction, male infertility, vasectomy and enlarged prostate. Dr. Benabdallah earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Benabdallah also completed a fellowship in endourology and minimally invasive urology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, where he served as a clinical instructor in urology. Dr. Benabdallah is a member of the American Urologic Society and the Endourology Society. Dr. Benabdallah earned the Dr. Anna Smither Award for Neurourology Research and the Housestaff Research Award from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Benabdallah has contributed to numerous publications and presentations on topics of urology. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-benabdallah-b827b3131 Videos Justin Benabdallah, M.D. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Physicians taking the lead during 'Movember'. Fox 6 News. 11/30/2012. Dr. Benabdallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Juan C. Abril
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 400, Suite 400, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan C. Abril, M.D., is a pulmonologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine Pulmonology. Dr. Abril has a special interest in Sleep Disordered Breathing, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Sarcoidosis, Pleural Diseases and Asthma. Dr. Abril received his medical degree from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, in Bogota, Colombia, graduating in 2002. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He completed his Fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine at The George Washington University. He has co-authored articles on mechanical ventilation and has participated in research in non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, chest ultrasound, and granulomatous lung diseases. Selected Publications Automatic detection of patient-ventilator asynchrony by spectral analysis of airway flow. Gutierrez G, Ballarino GJ, Turkan H, Abril J, De La Cruz L, Edsall C, George B, Gutierrez S, Jha V, Ahari J. Crit Care. 2011 Jul 12:15(4):R167. doi: 10.1186/cc10309. Dr. Abril is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Armine K. Smith
    Experienced in Empyema
    Oncology | Urology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Oncology | Urology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    Washington, DC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Armine Smith, M.D. is the director of urologic oncology at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, and an associate clinical professor of urology at the Brady Urological Institute of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a member of Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute and the director of Women's Bladder Cancer Program at Sibley Memorial Hospital. She is also a Mary and Armeane Choksi Scholar. Dr. Smith earned her medical degree from the University of California in San Francisco. She completed a residency in urology at the Cleveland Clinic, followed by a fellowship in urologic oncology at the National Cancer Institute, where she focused on development of personalized targeted therapies for bladder cancer. Dr. Smith is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, American Association of Cancer Research and American Urological Association. She has been selected multiple times as a Washington, DC and Virginia top urologist. Dr. Smith specializes in advanced open, minimally invasive and robotic urologic surgery for urologic malignancies, including bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, penile and urethral cancer. In bladder cancer surgery she specializes in bladder preservation, complex urinary diversions, including continent orthotopic neobladder and continent catheterizable Indiana pouch techniques. In kidney cancer, her expertise focuses on partial nephrectomy, with the goal of oncologically-sound maximum nephron-sparing surgery. She has contributed to various research, publications and presentations on topics of urology. Dr. Smith has made TV appearances, lectured domestically and internationally, and authored chapters on urothelial and kidney cancer. Her current research focuses on elucidation of risk factors for bladder cancer development, oncologically safe organ preservation in both men and women with bladder and kidney cancer and improving outcomes from bladder cancer treatments. Listen to Dr. Smith’s Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about her work. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Michael N. Solomon
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    Washington, DC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael N. Solomon, M.D., is a pulmonologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine Pulmonology. Dr. Solomon has expertise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, lung cancer, pleural diseases, interstitial lung disease and bronchiectasis. Dr. Solomon earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center as well. Dr. Solomon has been named annually a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C. area since 2005. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Adventist Physician Services Inc

    8807 Colesville Rd, Fl 5, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Rhee is a Urologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary And Medical Associates Of Northern Virginia LTD.

    500 W Annandale Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Wyckoff is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Wyckoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma, Grass Allergy, Empyema, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Dupont Circle

    1350 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 1250, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nandini Ganesh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ganesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Insomnia, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    GWUMFA Urology

    2150 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Suite 3417, Suite 3417, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ramez I. Andrawis is a urologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital, where he is an assistant professor of urology and the director of the Urology Lab. He practices out of GW Medical Faculty Associates in Washington, D.C. Dr. Andrawis has an expertise in female urology, benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Andrawis earned his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Cairo in Egypt, where he went on to complete a residency in urology. Dr. Andrawis also completed a residency in urology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, a general surgery residency at New Britain General Hospital and a urology residency at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Andrawis has been named a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly. Dr. Andrawis has contributed to numerous publications on urology. Dr. Andrawis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Woods is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Woods is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Privia Medical Group LLC

    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 114, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Foxhall Urology

    3301 New Mexico Avenue Northwest, Suite 311, Suite 311, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nicholas L. Constantinople is a urologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital, where he is an assistant clinical professor of urology. He practices out of Foxhall Urology in Washington, D.C. Dr. Constantinople has an expertise in benign and malignant diseases of the prostate, as well as kidney stone disease, urinary tract infections and voiding abnormalities. Dr. Constantinople earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery at Vanderbilt University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in urology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Constantinople was chief of the urology department at Sibley Memorial Hospital from 2000 to 2005. Dr. Constantinople is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Urological Association. He regularly volunteers for the Community for Creative Nonviolence Homeless Shelter in Washington, D.C. Dr. Constantinople has been named a Super Doctor by the Washington Post Magazine, a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine, and a Regional Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly. Dr. Constantinople is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    4910 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Suite 303, Suite 303, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Scott A. McNamara is a Facial Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital - Johns Hopkins Medicine. His practice is based in Washington, D.C. Dr. McNamara earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He completed a Residency in Otolaryngology at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He also completed his Fellowship in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery in Washington, D.C. and becoming Washington's first Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. Dr. McNamara is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. On multiple occasions, he has been named a Top Doctor by the Washington Post. Dr. Mcnamara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Dry Mouth, Familial Deafness, and Tinnitus.

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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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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