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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Empyema near Mandeville, LA. Of these, 47 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

      South Louisiana Ent, Facial Plastic And Hair Restoration, Apmc

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

      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. Dr. Guillot is currently accepting new patients.

      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
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      201 Saint Ann Dr, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jennifer Miles is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine 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. Dr. Miles is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      South Louisiana Ent, Facial Plastic And Hair Restoration, Apmc

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

      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. Dr. Sorrel is currently accepting new patients.

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

      South Louisiana Ent, Facial Plastic And Hair Restoration, Apmc

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

      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. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      521 Asbury Dr, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Guilbault is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      521 Asbury Dr, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Jeansonne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal 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. Dr. Jeansonne is currently accepting new patients.

      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 an 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
      Experienced in Empyema

      Associated Surgical Specialists, L.L.C.

      350 Lakeview Ct, Suite A, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena. Dr. Plauche is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Associated Surgical Specialists, L.L.C.

      350 Lakeview Ct, Suite A, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Beatrous is currently accepting new patients.

      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
      Experienced in Empyema

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Walter Cazayoux is an Urologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Cazayoux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Cazayoux is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. McMullen is a native of New Orleans, having earned his undergraduate degree from LSU in Baton Rouge, LA and his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. Dr. McMullen then completed his training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which are all nationally recognized in the field of ENT. Dr. McMullen is Board Certified in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Mcmullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Plaisance earned his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at East Jefferson General Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program. He joined Ochsner in the summer of 2007 from Barksdale Air Force base Family Practice Clinic. Dr. Plaisance is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He practices at the Ochsner Health Center - Covington. Dr. Plaisance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Orgeron is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Orgeron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Orgeron is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Ruth Darg graduated from the Universidad San Martin de Porres medical school in Lima, Peru. She completed her residency at the University of Texas in Galveston, Texas. She specializes in diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol management. Dr. Quinones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Riddell earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and completed his family medicine residency at Ochsner. He began practicing family medicine in 1999. He currently practices at Ochsner Health Center - Covington. Dr. Riddell is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Riddell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Olivia Daigle is an Otolaryngologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Daigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Vertigo, and DFNB1. Dr. Daigle is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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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