The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Gardner, MA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Gardner, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Empyema near Gardner, MA. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Kami Phillips
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Physician MGMT. Services Of Massachusetts LLC

    250 Green St Ste 202, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kami Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Ringworm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Gardner Family Medicine Inc.

    57 City Hall Ave, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Ryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Heywood Affiliated Medical Group Inc.

    266 Main St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin O'hara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. O'hara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bulimia, and Obesity in Children.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    In HIS Imagefamily Medicine P.C.

    250 Green St Ste 200, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Worden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Worden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Adiposis Dolorosa, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, Pelvic Lipomatosis, and Lipedema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Gardner Office

    250 Green St Ste 202, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Sweeney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    In HIS Imagefamily Medicine P.C.

    250 Green St Ste 200, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Worden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Worden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Obesity, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Walek is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Walek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Walek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Soule is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Soule is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Heywood Medical Group Inc.

    250 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Garofalo is a Urologist in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Garofalo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Garofalo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Heywood Medical Group Inc.

    250 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Sweeney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Opioid Use Disorder. Dr. Sweeney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    725 Timpany Blvd, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tricia Vorderstrasse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Vorderstrasse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Enlarged Liver.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Daniel H. Ervin DO PC

    22 South St, 
    Westminster, MA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ervin is a General Surgeon in Westminster, Massachusetts. Dr. Ervin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Leukoplakia.

    Plutarco E. Castellanos
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Mass Lung & Allergy, PC

    100 Hospital Road, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Plutarco Castellanos is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Castellanos has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Ryan C. Chua
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Mass Lung & Allergy, PC

    100 Hospital Road, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Chua is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Chua has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Payam Aghassi
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Mass Lung & Allergy, PC

    100 Hospital Road, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Payam Aghassi is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Aghassi has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Mandeep Hundal
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Mass Lung & Allergy, PC

    100 Hospital Road, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    Mandeep Hundal is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Hundal has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

    Hannah M. Coates
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Fitchburg Primary Care

    370 Lunenburg Street, 
    Fitchburg, MA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Hannah Coates is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dr. Coates has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ashburnham Family Medicine Inc.

    61 Main St, 
    Ashburnham, MA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Heneghan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Dr. Heneghan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Winchendon Family Pharmacy

    55 Hospital Dr, 
    Winchendon, MA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Havlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Dr. Havlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Lung Metastases, Dementia, Diverticular Disease, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    55 Hospital Dr, 
    Winchendon, MA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Harrington is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Dr. Harrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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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