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    MediFind found 156 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lakeland, FL. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    156 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Central Florida Ent Associates, P.A.

      515 E Garden St, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Ratnamani Lingamallu is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Lingamallu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus. Dr. Lingamallu is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      Watson Clinic Llp

      1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Swierzewski is a Urologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Swierzewski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Empyema, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Swierzewski is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Grasslands Campus

      3030 Harden Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thane Htun is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Htun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Emphysema, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Jay Care Medical Center Inc.

      135 E 1st St, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Zaw Min is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Min is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Purpura, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Heart Transplant.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Jay Care Medical Center Inc.

      135 E 1st St, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Khin Latt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Latt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Waardenburg Syndrome Type 2, Waardenburg Syndrome, Monoamine Oxidase A Deficiency, and Waardenburg Syndrome Type 1.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

      1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jimmy Chan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Chan 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, Asthma in Children, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

      1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aung Naing is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Naing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

      1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mathew Vadaparampil is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Vadaparampil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Watson Clinic Llp

      1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elaine Turcan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Turcan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Watson Clinic LLP

      1755 N Florida Ave, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Paffrath is an Otolaryngologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Paffrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Mondini Dysplasia, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Grasslands Campus

      3030 Harden Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yatin Kheti is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Kheti 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, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Grasslands Campus

      3030 Harden Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ailia Ali is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

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

      Lakeland Regional Health Grasslands Campus

      3030 Harden Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Brown is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lakeland Regional Health Highlands

      3015 Lakeland Highlands Rd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cheree Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Cirrhosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Watson Clinic LLP

      1033 N Parkway Frontage Rd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Allan Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Concussion, Acute Cystitis, and Lymphangitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Conviva North Lakeland

      Lakeland, FL 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerry Ramos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Xanthoma.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Soni Family Practice PLLC

      515 E Garden St, Suite B, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ambica Soni is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Soni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Soni is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Beck is an Otolaryngologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Beck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Karlin is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Karlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Grass Allergy, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Karlin is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      David Remmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Remmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Tracheitis, Empyema, and Cellulitis. Dr. Remmer 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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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