The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Mandeville, LA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Mandeville, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Empyema near Mandeville, LA. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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57 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    South Louisiana ENT & Facial Plastics

    1420 N Causeway Blvd, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Guillot is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Guillot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Turbinectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Associated Surgical Specialists, LLC

    350 Lakeview Ct, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mclaughlin is an Otolaryngologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Sinusitis, Turbinectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    2315 Florida St Ste 230, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Conway is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Conway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Chronic Cough, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Conway is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Rapid Urgent Care Inc.

    1111 N Causeway Blvd, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Mandeville

    201 Saint Ann Dr, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathalie Kerkow is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Kerkow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Mandeville

    201 Saint Ann Dr, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Baier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Baier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Breast Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    South Louisiana Ear Nose Throat & Facial Plastics

    1420 N Causeway Blvd, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Sorrel is an Otolaryngologist in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Sorrel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Occupational Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    South Louisiana ENT & Facial Plastics

    1420 N Causeway Blvd, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Mcmanus is an Otolaryngologist in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Mcmanus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    South Louisiana ENT & Facial Plastics

    1420 N Causeway Blvd, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Cooper is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Paul Guilbault MD Family Medicine LLC

    521 Asbury Dr, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Guilbault is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Guilbault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Arthritis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Paul Guilbault MD Family Medicine LLC

    521 Asbury Dr, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Jeansonne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Jeansonne 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 Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    St Tammany Physicians Network

    201 Saint Ann Dr Ste B, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Troendle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Troendle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    St Tammany Physicians Network

    201 Saint Ann Dr Ste B, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Miles is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Miles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Food Allergy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Ross Hogan MD LLC

    110 Lakeview Dr, Suite 100, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ross Hogan is a Urologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), UPJ Obstruction, Boils, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hogan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Associated Surgical Specialists, LLC

    350 Lakeview Ct, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virginia Plauche is an Otolaryngologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Plauche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Associated Surgical Specialists, LLC

    350 Lakeview Ct, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Beatrous is an Otolaryngologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Beatrous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Perichondritis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Laryngitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Associated Surgical Specialists, LLC

    350 Lakeview Ct, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Britton Beatrous is an Otolaryngologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Beatrous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, Perichondritis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    5001 Highway 190 East Service Rd, Suite A3, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joe Johnson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Northlake Pulmonary Associates

    1203 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cressy is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Cressy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Northlake Pulmonary Associates

    1203 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Vanasselberg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Vanasselberg 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), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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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 Mandeville, 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 Mandeville, 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 Mandeville, 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 Mandeville, 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 Mandeville, 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 Mandeville, 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 Mandeville, 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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