The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Hilo, HI

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Hilo, HI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Empyema near Hilo, HI. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Joyful Living LLC

    1248 Kinoole St, Suite 101, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Dykema is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Dykema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Febrile Neutropenia, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

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

    Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stanislav Belyaev is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Belyaev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

    Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mouhamed Kannass is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Kannass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Hilo Benioff Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lyric Santiago is a Urologist in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Santiago is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Associates LLC

    346 Waianuenue Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Dundas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Dundas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Viral Pharyngitis, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Esser Corp

    740 Kilauea Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Audra Leboo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Leboo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Empyema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hawaii Island Healthcare Inc.

    75 Puuhonu Pl Ste 205, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Kurohara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Kurohara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | General Practice

    Gutteling Enterprises LLC

    670 Kekuanaoa St, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Warsh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Warsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Scabies, Flu, and Pustules.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soe Win is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Win is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Angiostrongyliasis, Sepsis, Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Wilson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Angiostrongyliasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Adler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Adler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ascites, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Kau Hospital

    1285 Waianuenue Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Stack is a Urologist in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Stack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Stack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Hilo Pharmacy

    1292 Waianuenue Ave, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Rowe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Rowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    670 Ponahawai St Ste 217, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lovina Sabnani is an Otolaryngologist in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Sabnani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Nasal Polyps.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    David Y Nakamura MD Inc

    670 Ponahawai St Ste 216, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Nakamura is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Nakamura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Barnes-Hunt Inc.

    868 Ululani St Ste 101, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Togaviridae Disease, Jock Itch, and Enlarged Liver.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    45 Mohouli St Ste 101, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristine Mccoy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Acute Cystitis, Pneumonia, and Avian Influenza.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Alan C. Desilva MD Inc.

    1248 Kinoole St Ste 107, 
    Hilo, HI 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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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 Hilo, HI?

    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 Hilo, HI?

    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 Hilo, HI?

    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 Hilo, HI?

    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 Hilo, HI?

    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 Hilo, HI?

    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 Hilo, HI?

    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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