The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Villa Rica, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 69 doctor with experience in Empyema near Villa Rica, GA. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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69 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care

    176 Charles Hardy Pkwy Unit C, 
    Hiram, GA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Tharp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Tharp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Tharp is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Referral may be required

    Chattahoochee Healthcare LLC

    705 Dallas Hwy Ste 301, 
    Villa Rica, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Andrist is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Villa Rica, Georgia. Dr. Andrist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Perichondritis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Andrist is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Urgent Care-Douglasville

    2976 Chapel Hill Rd, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Haitian Creole, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    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. He is also highly rated in 95 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Otitis. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Wellstar ENT

    148 Bill Carruth Pkwy Ste 220, 
    Hiram, GA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Vick is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Vick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Temple Medical LLC

    503 Main St, 
    Villa Rica, GA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharon Haynes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Villa Rica, Georgia. Dr. Haynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Haynes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Villa Rica Family Medicine

    705 Dallas Highway, Ste101, 
    Villa Rica, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Price is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Villa Rica, Georgia. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Cough. Dr. Price is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 2021. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Veranet Healthcare LLC

    403 Permian Way Ste A, 
    Villa Rica, GA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Merna Vera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Villa Rica, Georgia. Dr. Vera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Allergic Rhinitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Arbor Place Family Medicine

    6130 Prestley Mill Rd Ste B, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sign Language, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    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. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Varughese is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Wellstar Douglas Hospital

    8954 Hospital Dr, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Gupta is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, and Perichondritis. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care

    176 Charles Hardy Pkwy Unit C, 
    Hiram, GA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roderick Rhyant is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Rhyant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Rhyant is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    TMC Total Care Family Medicine Inc

    8464 Adair St Ste B, 
    Douglasville,, GA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelvin Burton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville,, Georgia. Dr. Burton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Burton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Total Care Family Medicine, PC

    6126 Prestley Mill Road, Suite H, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Burruss is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Burruss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Piedmont Primary Care Of Douglasville

    2976 Chapel Hill Rd Ste 300A, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Haitian Creole, Kannada, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-philippe Morisset is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Morisset is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Morisset is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Morisset is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Of Breman

    204 Allen Memorial Drive, Ste201, 
    Bremen, GA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Parrish is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bremen, Georgia. Dr. Parrish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Parrish is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 2021. Dr. Parrish is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    West Georgia Urology Associates, P.C.

    150 Clinic Avenue, Ste202, 
    Carrollton, GA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Laughlin is a Urologist practicing medicine in Carrollton, Georgia. Dr. Laughlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Laughlin is board certified in American Board Of Urology, 2016. Dr. Laughlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Tanner Primary Care Of West Paulding

    63 Mulberry Rd, 
    Temple, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Wizner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temple, Georgia. Dr. Wizner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Wizner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Of West Paulding

    63 Mulberry Rock Road, 
    Temple, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Virgina Price is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temple, Georgia. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Douglas County Family Practice PC

    3872 Highway 5, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Binu George is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Asthma, Bronchitis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Douglas County Family Practice PC

    3872 Highway 5, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese, Hindi, Malayalam
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Palliyil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Palliyil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Palliyil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ent

    6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Nino is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Nino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Sinusitis. Dr. Nino is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica, 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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