The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Richmond, KY

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Richmond, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Empyema near Richmond, KY. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Denis Yalkut
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Advanced Urology

    2161 Lexington Road, Suite 2, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Denis Yalkut is a Urologist in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Yalkut is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Yalkut is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Kentucky Gastroenterology PSC

    793 Eastern Byp Ste 216, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Gregonis is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Gregonis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Pattie A Clay Infirmary Association

    648 University Shopping Ctr, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bethany Crispin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Crispin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Ethmoiditis.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    107 Meridian Way Ste 200, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamera Spangler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Spangler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Richmond Inc

    793 Eastern Byp Ste 201, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Geile is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Geile is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Spotted Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Typhus, and Pyridoxine Deficiency.

    Herbert Long
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Primary Care - Richmond, KY

    1054 Center Drive, Suite 2, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clinical Interest: Asthma; Brain Stroke; Burn tx; Cardiovascular Disease; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Diabetes Management; Family Medicine; Family medicine from age 6 upward; Family Planning; Geriatrics; Gynecology; Hypertension; Incontinence; Occupational Medicine. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    107 Meridian Way Ste 200, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tabitha Culver is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Culver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Richmond Inc

    793 Eastern Byp Ste 201, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gina D'costa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. D'costa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    107 Meridian Way Ste 200, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Yin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Yin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    107 Meridian Way Ste 200, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehul Suthar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Suthar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Malnutrition.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    107 Meridian Way Ste 200, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Carico is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Carico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, H1N1 Influenza, Cellulitis, and Ethmoiditis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    107 Meridian Way Ste 200, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilyn Vermeesch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Vermeesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advanced Primary & Behavioral Health LLC

    2013 Merchant Dr Ste 3, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Gillespie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Gillespie 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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    107 Meridian Way Ste 200, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katrina Montgomery is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Myotonia Congenita, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    107 Meridian Way Ste 200, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashish Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Richmond Family Medicine Associates

    312 Jason Dr Ste 9, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kasey Eidson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Eidson 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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Pinnacle Management LLC

    103 Alycia Dr, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chelsea Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Giardia Infection, Otitis, Bronchitis, and Acute Cystitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    858 Eastern Byp, 
    Richmond, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Higgins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Shwartzman Phenomenon, and Hypertension.

    Donny Hardy
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Primary Care - Berea, KY (4th Floor)

    305 Estill Street, 4th Floor, 
    Berea, KY 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bahasa
    Accepting New Patients

    Clinical Interest: COPD; Diabetes; Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Baptist Health Medical Group Family Medicine Berea

    852 Ridgewood Dr # A, 
    Berea, KY 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Iqbal is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Berea, Kentucky. Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Drowsiness.

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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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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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