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    MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    80 providers found
      Edward Rutland
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center

      401 Dr Michael Debakey Drive, Floor 2, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Rutland is a Urologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Rutland has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      Amber Dawson
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center Lake Area

      4150 Nelson Road, Building G, Suite 5, Building 5, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amber Dawson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Dawson 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 Nephrosclerosis.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Imperial Health Llp

      4150 Nelson Rd, Building G Suite 3, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bridget Loehn is an Otolaryngologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Loehn has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Loehn is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Empyema
      General Surgery

      R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

      501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roger Williams is a General Surgeon in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Otitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Imperial Health LLP

      711 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andres Guillermo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Guillermo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Tietz Syndrome.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Office

      771 Bayou Pines East Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Lebeau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lebeau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Low Blood Pressure, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Family Medical Center. Inc

      2750 Aster St, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald Higgins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lsuhsc Family Practice Center LCMH

      1525 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Gamborg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Gamborg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Wound Care Center

      1801 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gerald Mouton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mouton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, High Cholesterol, Peptic Ulcer, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Emergency Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Emergency Medicine

      Moss Memorial Health Clinic

      1000 Walters St, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Sherk is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Sherk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      The Family Care Center Of Southwest Louisiana LLC

      2345 Sampson St, 
      Westlake, LA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jody George is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Westlake, Louisiana. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Asbestosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Imperial Health Llp

      501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Blake Leblanc is an Otolaryngologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Allergic Rhinitis, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Leblanc is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Swlhs LLC

      1717 Oak Park Blvd, Fl 1, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Ieyoub is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Ieyoub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ieyoub is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Lake Charles Medical Services Urology LLC

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 240, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Upshaw is a Urologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Upshaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Carbuncle, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Upshaw is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Lcms Pulmonary Associates Of Southwest Louisiana

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 350, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Broussard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard 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, Pneumonia, and Pleurisy. Dr. Broussard is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Lake Charles Medical Services Urology LLC

      1715 Wolf Cir, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Farjaad Siddiq is a Urologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Siddiq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Siddiq is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Office

      277 N Highway 171 Ste 8, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Imperial Health Llp

      771 Bayou Pines E Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tracheitis, Sinusitis, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      2770 3rd Ave Ste 350, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ben Thompson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson 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), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lechtenberg And Foret, LLC

      235 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keith Lechtenberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lechtenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypothyroidism, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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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