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    MediFind found 187 doctor with experience in Empyema near Marrero, LA. Of these, 161 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    187 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

      120 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Peacock is a Urologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Peacock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Urinary Incontinence, Boils, UPJ Obstruction, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Peacock is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Office

      5001 Westbank Expy Ste 100, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brandon Hider is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Hider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, H1N1 Influenza, Empyema, and Tracheitis.

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

      Pulmonary Medicine Associates LLP

      1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N504, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Borron is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Borron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Westcare Medical Center

      1220 Barataria Blvd, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Procell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Procell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Westbank Medical And Walk In Clinic

      6621 Westbank Expy, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vu Mai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Mai 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      New Orleans Physician Services Inc.

      4945 Lapalco Blvd Ste 200, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hector Cabrera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Cabrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sinusitis, and Necrosis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Buckman Health Center Urology

      3434 Prytania St Ste 450, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Ewing is a Urologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ewing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Crescent City Physicians Inc

      3525 Prytania St Ste 301, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vernilyn Juan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Juan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Lapalco

      4225 Lapalco Blvd, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Craig Ehrensing earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his internship and residency at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge where he served as Chief Resident. He is board-certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2001. Dr. Ehrensing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Lapalco

      4225 Lapalco Blvd, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Khoa Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Lapalco

      4225 Lapalco Blvd, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

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

      Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

      2820 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      West Jefferson Physician Services

      2845 Manhattan Blvd, 
      Harvey, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jimmie Holmes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Holmes 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Belle Meade

      605 Lapalco Blvd, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Whitney Hardy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine | General Practice

      Ochsner Health Center - Belle Meade

      605 Lapalco Blvd, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Fowler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Endocrinology

      Office

      1415 Tulane Ave Fl 3, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexis Chesrow is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chesrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Statewide Health Services

      1901 Leonidas St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Judith Hackett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hackett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anorexia, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Marillac Community Health Centers

      3201 S Carrollton Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Bouchette is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bouchette 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 Opioid Use Disorder.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Marillac Community Health Centers

      3201 S Carrollton Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Santamaria is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Santamaria has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Jefferson Medical Clinic LLC

      435 Lapalco Blvd Ste 1, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Son Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen 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 Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer.

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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 Marrero, 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 Marrero, 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 Marrero, 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 Marrero, 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 Marrero, 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 Marrero, 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 Marrero, 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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