The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, FL

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Gainesville, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Empyema near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Hiren Mehta
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hiren Mehta is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    UF Health Comprehensive Skull Base Surgery Center

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeb Justice is an Otolaryngologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Justice 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, Turbinectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

    Accent Physician Specialists

    4340 Newberry Road, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Phillips is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Accent Physician Specialists

    4340 Newberry Road, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hall is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Infant Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uf Health Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial (Ntm) Clinic-Medical Specialties At Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalia Moguillansky is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Moguillansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia.

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

    UF Health Pulmonary - Medical Specialties - Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Ataya is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ataya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Transplant, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Uf Health Medical Specialties-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Alnuaimat is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Alnuaimat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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

    Uf Health Pulmonary-Medical Specialties-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelina Maneval is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Maneval is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Celal Erbay, M.D.

    7109 NW 11th Pl Ste B, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Celal Erbay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Erbay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Rickets, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Osteomalacia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Erbay is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Bird is a Urologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Bird is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Renal Oncocytoma, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    North Florida Surgeons PA

    7135 NW 11th Pl Ste A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Hauptman is an Otolaryngologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hauptman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Empyema. Dr. Hauptman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Florida Surgical Associates LLC

    1121 NW 64th Ter Ste A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Jantz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Jantz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jantz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Associates PA

    4410 Newberry Rd, Suite B, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rene Lee Pack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lee Pack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Lee Pack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Padraic O'malley is an Oncologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. O'malley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Crispen is an Oncologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Crispen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Uf Health Ear, Nose & Throat-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd # 15, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Dziegielewski is an Otolaryngologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Dziegielewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    David J. Black

    720 SW 2nd Ave Ste 206, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Black is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Uf Health Family Medicine-Eastside

    410 NE Waldo Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omobola Oduntan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Oduntan 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    UF Health Comprehensive Skull Base Surgery Center

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Lobo is an Otolaryngologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lobo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Sinus Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    1600 Sw Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Li-ming Su is a Urologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Wilms Tumor 2, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Wilms Tumor, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Su is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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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