The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Baker, LA

Find the Top Empyema Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Baker, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 189 doctor with experience in Empyema near Baker, LA. Of these, 146 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
189 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradford Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Bronchitis, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    T Lane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Lane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Empyema.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Christopher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Michael is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Michael is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cirrhosis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    South Louisiana Primary Care LLC

    12902 Plank Rd, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Mark C Mouton MD LLC

    12880 Plank Rd, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Mouton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Mouton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Schizoaffective Disorder, Fasciotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Mouton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Convenient Care LLC

    18989 Old Scenic Hwy, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Smothers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Smothers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sciatica, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish

    19900 Old Scenic Hwy, Suite Fastlane, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Gould is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Gould is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Testicular Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Gould is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    6550 Main St Ste 1000, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicki Munson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Munson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Lane RMC Service Corp

    2335 Church St Ste E, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Meiners is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Meiners is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Empyema, Vertigo, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Lane RMC Service Corp

    2335 Church St Ste E, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish

    6300 Main St, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reagan Elkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Elkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Elkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Physicians-Central

    11111 Park Place Dr Ste B, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaun Spinks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Spinks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Tracheitis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Group

    5353 Florida Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasanthi Vinayagam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vinayagam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ENT Medical Center

    5258 Dijon Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Boone is an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Boone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    ENT Medical Center

    5258 Dijon Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Leblanc is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Ozena.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    ENT Medical Center

    5258 Dijon Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Mitchell is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mitchell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Grass Allergy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Petit is an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virginia Bringaze is an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bringaze is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mccarthy is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Metastases, Bullae, and Lung Nodules.

    Showing 1-20 of 189

    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 Baker, LA?

    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 Baker, LA?

    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 Baker, LA?

    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 Baker, LA?

    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 Baker, LA?

    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 Baker, LA?

    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 Baker, LA?

    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 

    Read more about our Content Policy