The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Douglasville, GA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Douglasville, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 90 doctor with experience in Empyema near Douglasville, GA. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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90 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Urgent Care-Douglasville

    2976 Chapel Hill Rd, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theron Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Otitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Life Care Family Practice

    8464 Adair Street, Suite A, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Moody is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Moody is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Moody is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Physicians Immediate Med Of Douglasville P.C.

    9390 The Landing Dr, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Moinuddin Kazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Kazi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Cellulitis.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Ear Nose & Throat Plastic Surgery Center

    6130 Prestley Mill Rd Ste C, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jahmal Hairston is a General Surgeon in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Hairston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Empyema, Grass Allergy, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Plastic Surgery Center

    6130 Prestley Mill Rd Ste C, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Barak is an Otolaryngologist in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Barak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Grass Allergy.

    Warren T. Oberle
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Georgia Urology

    1700 Hospital Drive South, Suite 201, 
    Austell, GA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Warren Oberle is a Urologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Oberle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Oberle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Douglasville Medical Center

    8820 Hospital Dr, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bettye Drye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Drye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    8820 Hospital Dr, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Craton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Craton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Craton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Douglasville Medical Center

    8820 Hospital Dr, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Satyajeet Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Wellstar Health System

    8820 Hospital Dr, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lantz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Lantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Douglas Medical Group

    6025 Professional Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nishant Shroff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Shroff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Douglas Medical Group

    6025 Professional Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Girish Shroff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Shroff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Dextrocardia, Chronic Cough, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Douglas Medical Group

    6025 Professional Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fredrick Makori is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Makori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ent

    6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Nino is an Otolaryngologist in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Nino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Arbor Place Family Medicine

    6130 Prestley Mill Rd Ste B, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Varughese is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Varughese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Plastic Surgery Center

    6130 Prestley Mill Rd Ste C, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Persaud is an Otolaryngologist in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Persaud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Perichondritis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Internal Medicine

    6043 Prestley Mill Rd Ste B, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Piansky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Piansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Bi-County ENT LLC

    6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Gupta is an Otolaryngologist in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, and Perichondritis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ent

    6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shalini Kansal is an Otolaryngologist in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Kansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Total Care Family Medicine, PC

    6126 Prestley Mill Road, Suite H, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valencia Burruss is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Burruss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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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 Douglasville, GA?

    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 Douglasville, GA?

    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 Douglasville, GA?

    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 Douglasville, GA?

    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 Douglasville, GA?

    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 Douglasville, GA?

    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 Douglasville, GA?

    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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