The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Louisville, KY

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Louisville, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 362 doctor with experience in Empyema near Louisville, KY. Of these, 304 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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    Muhammad Yasin
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Norton Cancer Institute - Downtown

    676 South Floyd Street, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Yasin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Yasin has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yasin is currently accepting new patients.

    Amadeo L. Abraham
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Norton Pulmonary Specialists

    100 West Market Street, Suite 2, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amadeo Abraham is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Abraham has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    First Urology, PSC

    101 Hospital Boulevard, 
    Jeffersonville, IN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Goodwin is a Urologist in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Dr. Goodwin has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Goodwin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    First Urology, PSC

    101 Hospital Boulevard, 
    Jeffersonville, IN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Bell is a Urologist in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Dr. Bell has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    First Urology, PSC

    101 Hospital Boulevard, 
    Jeffersonville, IN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Peterson is a Urologist in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Dr. Peterson has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Rahel A. Teferra
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Norton Pulmonary Specialists

    207 Sparks Avenue, Suite 402, 
    Jeffersonville, IN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahel Teferra is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Dr. Teferra has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Teferra is currently accepting new patients.

    Christopher W. Barber
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Norton Pulmonary Specialists

    207 Sparks Avenue, Suite 402, 
    Jeffersonville, IN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Barber is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Dr. Barber has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia. Dr. Barber is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    First Urology Psc

    3 Audubon Plaza Dr, L10, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Medley is a Urologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Medley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Medley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    First Urology Psc

    3 Audubon Plaza Dr, L10, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Becker is a Urologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Becker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Becker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    First Urology Psc

    3 Audubon Plaza Dr, L10, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Smith is a Urologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    First Urology Psc

    3 Audubon Plaza Dr, L10, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Schrepferman is a Urologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Schrepferman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Schrepferman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    First Urology, P.S.C.

    1900 Bluegrass Avenue, Suite 203, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terrance Blackford is a Urologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Blackford has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Blackford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice

    Dermatopathology Alliance Of Kentucky PLLC

    839 S 2nd St, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Koper is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Koper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Alcoholic Neuropathy.

    Thomas S. Higgins
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Kentuckiana Ear, Nose, And Throat

    6420 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 380, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Higgins is an Otolaryngologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Higgins has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Palatal Myoclonus, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.

    Sameet S. Sohi
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Kentuckiana Ear, Nose, And Throat

    6420 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 380, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sameet Sohi is an Otolaryngologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Sohi has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Tinnitus, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Sohi is currently accepting new patients.

    Bruce A. Scott
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Kentuckiana Ear, Nose, And Throat

    6420 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 380, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Scott is an Otolaryngologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Scott has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Brent H. Duncan
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Norton Community Medical Associates - West Broadway

    1720 West Broadway, Suite 107, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Duncan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Duncan has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Varicocele, Empyema, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Duncan is currently accepting new patients.

    Melissa M. Hiser
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine

    Community Medical Associates Inc

    200 E Chestnut St, Bldg Suite303, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Hiser is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Hiser has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    John T. Garner
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine

    Office

    200 E Chestnut St Ste 303, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Garner is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Garner has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Dysgraphia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Ammar A. Jajeh
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Hospital Medicine

    Office

    200 E Chestnut St Ste 303, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ammar Jajeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Jajeh has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Flu, Lung Metastases, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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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