The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Kenner, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 184 doctor with experience in Empyema near Kenner, LA. Of these, 159 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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184 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Marcie Tauzin, a native of New Orleans, attended Southern Methodist University for her undergraduate studies where she obtained degrees in both biology and economics. She then earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Tauzin went on to complete an otolaryngology residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Wilkinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Wilkinson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Wilkinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Medical Plaza Ent. Physicians A Professional Medical Corp.

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 110, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Brousse is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Brousse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sialadenitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Mccoul is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Endoscopy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Mccoul is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Mccoul is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ENT Specialists Of Metairie

    3019 N Arnoult Rd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hickham is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hickham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Burke is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Burke is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Homer Graham is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Graham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Perichondritis. Dr. Graham is board certified in American Board Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Graham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Goudelocke is a Urologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Goudelocke is rated as an Experienced 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 Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Neurogenic Bladder, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Goudelocke is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology. Dr. Goudelocke is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    705 W Esplanade Ave Ste A, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quynh Mai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Mai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Nasal Flaring, and Pericarditis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    705 W Esplanade Ave Ste A, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huy Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nguyen 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 Bronchitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    MG Desalvo MD & GM Gremillion Mdamc

    3645 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grayson Gremillion is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Gremillion is rated as an Advanced 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 Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    MG Desalvo MD & GM Gremillion Mdamc

    3645 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Desalvo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Desalvo is rated as an Advanced 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 Sinusitis, Empyema, Nasal Polyps, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    MG Desalvo MD & GM Gremillion Mdamc

    3645 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Vocke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Vocke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Otitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Cucinotta & Occhipinti MDS APC

    4770 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 110, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lifsey is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Lifsey 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 Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Laryngitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    3812 Ridgelake Dr Ste 2A, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Spring is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Spring is rated as an Advanced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3848 Veterans Blvd Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tai Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Lymphoid Hyperplasia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Steven A. Scalco M.D. A.P.M.C

    3812 Ridgelake Dr Ste 2B, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Scalco is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Scalco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Rapid Urgent Care Inc

    3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 5, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danyel Hagens is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hagens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson Family Practice

    3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlie Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced 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 Insomnia, Otitis Media with Effusion, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson Family Practice

    3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dung Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Enlarged Liver, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Maddox is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maddox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Maddox is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology. Dr. Maddox 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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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