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    MediFind found 224 doctor with experience in Empyema near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 167 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    224 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Medical Group LLC

      5353 Florida Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Vinayagam is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Louisiana Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialists, Inc.

      5258 Dijon Dr, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Walton is an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Walton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema
      5258 Dijon Dr, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Mitchell is an Otolaryngologist 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. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Petit is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Bringaze is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Louisiana Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialists, Inc.

      8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 2222, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Geoffrey Peters is an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Peters 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). Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Louisiana Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialists, Inc.

      8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 2222, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patricia Scallan is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Scallan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Palatal Myoclonus. Dr. Scallan is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Ste. 2121, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Hansbrough is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hansbrough is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Otitis. Dr. Hansbrough is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Louisiana Department Of Health - Office Of Public Health

      353 N 12th St, East Baton Rouge Public He, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Juzar Ali is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc

      610 N Jefferson Ave, Baton Rouge General Physic, 
      Port Allen, LA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tarisha Mixon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Allen, Louisiana. Dr. Mixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Mixon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc

      610 N Jefferson Ave, Baton Rouge General Physic, 
      Port Allen, LA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amanda Watts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Allen, Louisiana. Dr. Watts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Watts is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      2840 Florida Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Deepesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Cellulitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pediatrics | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pediatrics | General Practice
      3140 Florida Blvd, Capitol City Family Health Center, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dawn Marcelle is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Marcelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Urinary Incontinence, High Cholesterol, and Osteoarthritis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Medical Center

      3401 N Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Donald Brignac is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Brignac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Bronchitis, and Shingles. Dr. Brignac is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Medical Center

      3401 N Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Waddill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Waddill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Waddill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Medical Center

      3401 N Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Desi Valentine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Valentine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Valentine is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Medical Center

      3401 N Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ubaid Abbasi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Abbasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Abbasi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Louisiana State University Student Health Ctr, Infirmary Road, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Ordeneaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ordeneaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Acute Cystitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      General Practice

      Healthremede, LLC

      3235 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jimmy Guidry is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Insomnia, and Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess. Dr. Guidry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      4750 N Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Akwasi Sefa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Sefa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sefa is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 

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