The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in independence, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Empyema near independence, LA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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39 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Lallie Kemp Medical Center

    52579 Highway 51 S, 
    Independence, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Desormeaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Louisiana. Dr. Desormeaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Avian Influenza. Dr. Desormeaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Lallie Kemp Medical Center

    52579 Highway 51 S, 
    Independence, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Chiang is a Urologist practicing medicine in Independence, Louisiana. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Testicular Failure, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Amite Rural Health Clinic

    409 NW Central Ave, 
    Amite, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Cefalu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Amite, Louisiana. Dr. Cefalu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Common Cold. Dr. Cefalu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Physicians LLC

    16052 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    North Oaks Internal Medicine

    15744 Medical Arts Dr, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Winkler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Winkler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Winkler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Allen's Family Practice Clinic Of Ponchatoula LLP

    105 East Oak Street, 
    Ponchatoula, LA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Northshore Internal Medicine Associates

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Zacharia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Zacharia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Zacharia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic

    15795 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 202, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nancy Mellin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Mellin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Familial Deafness, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Mellin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic

    15795 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 202, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Lacour is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Lacour 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Lacour is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic

    15795 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 202, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacques Peltier is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Peltier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Peltier is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic

    15795 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 202, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    D'antoni Dennis is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Deafness, Sialadenitis, Turbinectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Dennis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Convenient Care LLC

    42205 Veterans Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Ballard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Ballard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Flu, and Ethmoiditis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    North Oaks Urological Associates

    15795 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brad Lake is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Lake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Lake is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    North Oaks Urological Associates

    15795 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Nielsen is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Nielsen is rated as an Experienced 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 UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Nielsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    North Oaks Urological Associates

    15795 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Graham is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Graham is rated as an Experienced 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Graham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Jay Heintz M.D. A Professional Medical LLC

    15770 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 200, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Heintz is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Heintz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Heintz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 301, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lasandra Barton is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Barton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Barton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Northshore Internal Medicine Associates

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Ducombs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Ducombs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Stroke, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Ducombs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Jay Heintz M.D. A Professional Medical LLC

    15770 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 200, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Kidd is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Kidd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Failure, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kidd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Northshore Internal Medicine Associates

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Plunkett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Plunkett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Plunkett 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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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