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    MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 103 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    126 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

      427 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hines is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and High Cholesterol.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Petit is an Otolaryngologist in Lafayette, 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.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Imperial Health LLP

      1700 Kaliste Saloom Rd Bldg 2, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Hamilton Medical Group

      200 A Energy Pkwy., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francine Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

      155 Hospital Dr, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Walter Brown is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

      155 Hospital Dr, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brad Broussard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard 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, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Broussard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

      155 Hospital Dr, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Billy Rosson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rosson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rosson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

      427 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeremy White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Tenotomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Acadiana Family Physicians

      427 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Doga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Doga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Doga is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

      115 Audubon Blvd., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Samii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Samii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Samii is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

      115 Audubon Blvd., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sarika Gunda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gunda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and H1N1 Influenza. Dr. Gunda is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

      457 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Mccarron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

      461 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Voitier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Voitier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

      461 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Alexander, MD, specializes in internal medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Alexander is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 30 years of experience in adult primary care and complex medical management. He completed his postgraduate training at the University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals in July 1985. Dr. Alexander 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 Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

      461 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Chastant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chastant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

      Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette,, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Ardoin is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Ardoin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

      2390 West Congress St., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kent Humble is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Humble is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Cellulitis, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). Dr. Humble is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Juan J Perez Ruiz MD A Professional Medical Corporation

      155 Hospital Dr Ste 101, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Vignes is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Vignes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Asthma in Children.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Office

      120 Rue Louis Xiv Bldg 2, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Fontenot is a Urologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Office

      4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 350, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Colligan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Colligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Flu, Ethmoiditis, and Sinusitis.

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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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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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