The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Vero Beach, FL

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Vero Beach, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Empyema near Vero Beach, FL. Of these, 79 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Diego Maldonado
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diego Maldonado is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.

    James Krick
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Krick is a Urologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Krick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Joseph Mathew
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine

    Indian River Hospital

    1000 36th Street, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mathew is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Mathew has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Infantile Pneumothorax, Parathyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1325 36th St Ste A, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Baggett is an Otolaryngologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Baggett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Marc E Lieberman

    1600 36th St Ste A, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Lieberman is a General Surgeon in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Lieberman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1325 36th St Ste A, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Yoon is an Otolaryngologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Yoon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

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

    Office

    3450 11th Ct Ste 203, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hermes Velasquez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Velasquez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Roy C. Mason
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Mason is a Urologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Mason has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Diana R. Botero
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Botero is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Botero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Indley Johnson
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Indley Johnson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    John Suen MD PA

    3735 11th Cir Ste 103, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Suen is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Suen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Suen is currently accepting new patients.

    Eugene Mcelwee
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Indian River Health Services Inc

    3450 11th Ct, Suite 201, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Mcelwee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Mcelwee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1325 36th St Ste A, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Livingston is an Otolaryngologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Livingston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    3730 7th Ter Ste 101, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hugo Garcia is a Urologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Karen R. Westberry
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Nemours Children's Health, Vero Beach

    1155 35th Lane, Suite 201A, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a native Floridian, having been born and raised in Orlando. I spent my undergraduate years at University of Florida, followed by medical school and residency at University of South Florida. I’ve spent nearly all of my career practicing pediatrics in Vero Beach. I love everything about the Florida outdoors — fishing, gardening and kayaking are just a few of the activities I enjoy. Chidren are not just little adults. I am continually surprised and fascinated by the different stages of development each child goes through to become an adult. It is an honor to partner with each family during this journey to adulthood.  After more than 20 years in practice, I now have the privilege of seeing former patients become parents, which means I have the opportunity to influence a second generation. There are very few professions that can provide that satisfaction! I am passionate about patient education. In this age of the internet and Google, it’s difficult for parents and patients to navigate through the vast amount of information at their fingertips. It is my job to make sure that they have accurate information so they can make their own health care decisions.  I’m also passionate about my own education. Much of the advice I pass on to current patients, I learned from former patients. Finally, I support education of new doctors in my role as a professor for the Florida State University College of Medicine. I take an active role in training the next generation of physicians during their third year of medical school. Makng a difference is what we all strive to do. Each of us contributes in different ways to our communities. I try to participate in community events and local fundraisers for charities, especially when it benefits a patient. Our staff consistently supports benefits for organizations such as the Epilepsy Foundation and the March of Dimes to name just a few. Dr. Westberry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Developmental Expressive Language Disorder, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Genevieve Mallon
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Nemours Children's Health, Vero Beach

    1155 35th Lane, Suite 201A, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German

    Like many children of physicians, I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a doctor. My father was an infectious disease specialist who dedicated his entire career to research. Today, medicine is still a family dynamic for me. My husband is an ophthalmologist (eye doctor), and both of our daughters want to be physicians too. I guess you could say it’s in our blood. I have a natural tendency to nurture others. As a very young child I enjoyed taking care of people, particularly children. I knew then that pediatrics would be my specialty, and today I can’t think of anything else I’d rather do. I am passionate about children having access to the best medical care possible. I love being part of the family and I think it’s important that every child feels safe, cared for and loved. I treat every child as my own, and my care doesn’t end when the office closes. I worry about patients as I do my own, I have pride in them as I do my own, and I treat them gently and respectfully. Dr. Mallon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Cellulitis.

    Jessica L. D'elia
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Nemours Children's Health, Vero Beach

    1155 35th Lane, Suite 201A, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    5+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I knew at a young age I wanted to practice medicine. I was fascinated with people as well as science; how everything worked together to make us who we are. I chose pediatric primary care because I truly enjoy building relationships with families. I love kids and watching them grow. Children bring so much joy and I feel privileged to be a part of their lives. Being a parent myself, I understand and relate to parents and I work hard to help them feel confident and enjoy the challenges and rewards of every age and milestone their child reaches. I believe preventive medicine is important for keeping our kids safe and strong. I am also passionate about setting a foundation for good nutrition and active lifestyles at young age. This can mean a lifetime of health and happiness. We want our office to be a place where families can feel comfortable to express their opinions and concerns, and to partner with us in their child’s care. With a background working with infants who require intensive care, I have special experience in treating newborns and helping new moms succeed in breastfeeding. Dr. D'elia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease, Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, and Otitis.

    Maria M. Rojas
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Indian River Hospital Primary Care Of The Treasure Coast Vero Beach

    1265 36th Street, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Rojas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Rojas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Luis Cisneros
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine

    Indian River Hospital

    1000 36th Street, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Cisneros is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Cisneros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Jose Quesada
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine

    Indian River Hospital

    1000 36th Street, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Quesada is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Quesada has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atherectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach, 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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