The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Crestwood, KY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 211 doctor with experience in Empyema near Crestwood, KY. Of these, 173 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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211 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Baptist Health Surgery Center Eastpoint

    2400 Eastpoint Pkwy, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Smith is a Urologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine And Pediatric Associates PSC

    7101 W Highway 22, 
    Crestwood, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Karem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crestwood, Kentucky. Dr. Karem is rated as an Advanced 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 High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Norton Community Medical Associates - Crestwood

    6411 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Suite 100, 
    Crestwood, KY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hodge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crestwood, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 51 years. Dr. Hodge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Shingles, Dementia, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Hodge is board certified in American Board Of Family Practice, Family Practice - 1978. Dr. Hodge is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Premiere Ent. And Allergy PLLC

    2429 Bush Ridge Dr Ste 103, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Coppola is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Coppola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Uofl Physicians-Primary Care

    2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 402, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Bailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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

    Norton Pulmonary Specialists

    4950 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 208, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hasselbacher is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Hasselbacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Dr. Hasselbacher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine - 2009 , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - 2007 , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - 2006 , and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2004. Dr. Hasselbacher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine And Pediatric Associates PSC

    7101 W Highway 22, 
    Crestwood, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Neff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crestwood, Kentucky. Dr. Neff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Internal Medicine And Pediatric Associates PSC

    7101 W Highway 22, 
    Crestwood, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Spencer Idstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Crestwood, Kentucky. Dr. Idstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Parainfluenza Virus Type 3.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine And Pediatric Associates PSC

    7101 W Highway 22, 
    Crestwood, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilana Kayrouz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crestwood, Kentucky. Dr. Kayrouz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Cor Pulmonale.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Health Physical Therapy-Crestwood

    6580 Kenwood Crossing Rd, 
    Crestwood, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Hefner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crestwood, Kentucky. Dr. Hefner is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Health Physical Therapy-Crestwood

    6580 Kenwood Crossing Rd, 
    Crestwood, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Gatewood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crestwood, Kentucky. Dr. Gatewood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Opioid Use Disorder, Empyema, and Flu.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Physicians PSC

    2701 Chamberlain Ln, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Langness is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Langness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Physicians PSC

    2701 Chamberlain Ln, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veronica Kavorkian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Kavorkian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Physicians PSC

    2701 Chamberlain Ln, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsay Sno is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Sno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cirrhosis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Cathleen Morris, MD, A Signaturemd Physician

    2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 405, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathleen Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Chronic Cough, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Uofl Physicians-Primary Care

    2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 402, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priscilla Owusu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Owusu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    UofL Physicians – Primary Care

    2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 411, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Combs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Combs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    ULP- Prospect

    2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 410, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittany O'neal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Signature MD Northeast

    2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 405, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amee Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Cholangitis, and Sclerosing Cholangitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Community ENT And Allergy

    4950 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 209, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Creely is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Creely is rated as an Advanced 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 Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and Empyema. Dr. Creely is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - 1997. Dr. Creely is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Crestwood, KY?

    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 Crestwood, KY?

    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 Crestwood, KY?

    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 Crestwood, KY?

    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 Crestwood, KY?

    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 Crestwood, KY?

    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 Crestwood, KY?

    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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