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    MediFind found 191 doctor with experience in Empyema near Metairie, LA. Of these, 165 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    191 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Maddox is a Urologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maddox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Maddox is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C.

      3019 N Arnoult Rd, Ent Specialists Of Metairi, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Hickham is an Otolaryngologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hickham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hickham is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Rapid Urgent Care Inc

      3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 5, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

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      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Medical Plaza Ent Physicians A Professional Medical Corp

      4228 Houma Blvd, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Brousse is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Brousse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sialadenitis. Dr. Brousse is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

      4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edward Mccoul is an Otolaryngologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Endoscopy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Mccoul is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      DCHC Pharmacy Metairie

      111 N Causeway Blvd, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Post is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Post 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, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Imsais graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 2009 and completed his residency in 2012 from Bogalusa Medical Center-LSU Rural Family Medicine Program. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Imsais provides preventative medicine and primary care for adults. He has practiced since 2009 and has been on staff with Ochsner since 2012. Dr. Imsais 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, and Post Polio Syndrome.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Ryan Lee is a New Orleans local. He received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He studied medicine at Louisiana State School of Medicine, New Orleans followed by internship and residency at Ochsner. Dr. Lee 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, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Miceli earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship and residency at Ochsner where he served as Chief Resident. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1990. Dr. Miceli 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, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Granier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Granier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Barrett Esophagus, Multiple Myeloma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Granier is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Oliver Mollere is a practicing physician located in Louisiana. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Following this, he completed his internship and residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Mollere 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, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Owens is an Otolaryngologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Owens is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Collins is a Urologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pheochromocytoma, Kidney Stones, Boils, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Howard Woo is a Urologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Cystitis, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Woo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Digital Medicine

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ajsa Nikolic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nikolic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and H1N1 Influenza. Dr. Nikolic is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Taylor earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed his internship and residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He completed his pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Taylor is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2000. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kyle Rose is a Urologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rose 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 Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Rose is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Melissa Montgomery received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology from the University of Georgia. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. She completed her surgery internship and residency in urology at Tulane University Medical Center. She also spent some time at The Medical University of South Carolina during her urologic training. Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy.

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

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1516 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Spadafina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Spadafina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Blair Barton is an Otolaryngologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Barton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Low Nasal Bridge, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Bone Graft. Dr. Barton is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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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