The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Metairie, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 191 doctor with experience in Empyema near Metairie, LA. Of these, 171 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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191 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    ENT Specialists Of Metairie

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

    Michael Hickham is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hickham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hickham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Crescentcare Health And Wellness Center

    3308 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caroline Christopher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Gonorrhea, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Cucinotta & Occhipinti MDS APC

    4770 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 110, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lifsey is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Lifsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Laryngitis.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Omega Hospital LLC

    2525 Severn Ave, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Grayson Gremillion is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Gremillion is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Gremillion is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maddox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Maddox is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology. Dr. Maddox is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3848 Veterans Blvd Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tai Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Lymphoid Hyperplasia. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson Family Practice

    3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charlie Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Otitis Media with Effusion, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson Family Practice

    3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dung Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Enlarged Liver, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MG Desalvo MD & GM Gremillion Mdamc

    3645 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Desalvo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Desalvo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Nasal Polyps, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Desalvo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Parish Anesthesia Ej ASC LLC

    4320 Houma Blvd Fl 5TH, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Layne is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Layne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Layne is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4315 Houma Blvd Ste 401, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Spring is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Spring is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Spring is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Endoscopy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Mccoul is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Mccoul is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist McFarland Medical Plaza

    4429 Clara St., 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Peacock is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Peacock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Urinary Incontinence, Boils, UPJ Obstruction, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Peacock is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology. Dr. Peacock is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Tenet Healthsystem Memorial Medical Center Inc.

    2700 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Cecola is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cecola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Cucinotta & Occhipinti MDS APC

    4770 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 110, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Occhipinti is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Occhipinti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Metairie

    2215 Veterans Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Risener is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Risener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Risener is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Risener is currently accepting new patients.

    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

    Richard Imsais is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Imsais is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Post Polio Syndrome. Dr. Imsais is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Imsais is currently accepting new patients.

    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

    Ryan Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    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

    Joseph Miceli-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Miceli-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Miceli-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    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. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Barrett Esophagus, Multiple Myeloma, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Granier is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Granier is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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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