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    MediFind found 796 doctor with experience in Empyema near Sterling Heights, MI. Of these, 669 are Experienced, 111 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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    796 providers found
      Kenneth L. Gwinn
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      HARMONY Center For Surgery Of The Ears, Nose And Throat

      15959 Hall Road, Suite LL104, 
      Macomb, MI 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      41+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Accepting New Patients

      Kenneth Gwinn is an Otolaryngologist in Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Gwinn has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Septoplasty. Dr. Gwinn is currently accepting new patients.

      Adam C. Rourke
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Lakeshore Ear Nose & Throat Center PC

      11080 Hall Road, Suite A, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Adam Rourke is an Otolaryngologist in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Rourke has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, DFNB1, and Myringotomy. Dr. Rourke is currently accepting new patients.

      Theodore L. Tangalos
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Silver Pine Medical Group

      43455 Schoenherr Road, Suite 2, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      32+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Theodore Tangalos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Tangalos has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Tangalos is currently accepting new patients.

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      Steven G. Kotsonis
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Silver Pine Medical Group

      43455 Schoenherr Road, Suite 2, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Kotsonis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Kotsonis has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Kotsonis is currently accepting new patients.

      Ryan J. Nelson
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Michigan Institute Of Urology

      11051 Hall Road, Suite 200, 
      Utica, MI 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Nelson is an Urologist in Utica, Michigan. Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Henry Ford Physician Partners

      15500 19 Mile Rd, Suite 360, 
      Clinton Twp, MI 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Rajindar Sikand is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Clinton Twp, Michigan. Dr. Sikand 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, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Sikand is currently accepting new patients.

      Scott I. Sircus
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      Michigan Institute Of Urology

      20952 12 Mile Rd, Suite 200, 
      Saint Clair Shores, MI 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Sircus is an Urologist in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Dr. Sircus has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Sircus is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Family And Urgent Care

      5843 17 Mile Road, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      45+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Laith Potrous is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Potrous has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Potrous is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Get Well Urgent Care Sterling Heights Plc

      2567 Metropolitan Pkwy, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wael Bazzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Bazzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Cellulitis, Sinusitis, and Flu.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Henry Ford Physician Partners

      49310 Van Dyke Ave, 
      Shelby Township, MI 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jessica Finnerty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shelby Township, Michigan. Dr. Finnerty has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Sciatica. Dr. Finnerty is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Henry Ford Health Macomb Oakland Hospital

      27450 Schoenherr Rd, Suite 400, 
      Warren, MI 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cellulitis, and Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Fadi Oska
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Associates In Family Practice

      42755 Mound Road, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Fadi Oska is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Oska has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Oska is currently accepting new patients.

      Nadheer Issa
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Skywalk Internal Medicine PC

      43200 Dequindre Road, Suite 106, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      33+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Aramaic 
      Accepting New Patients

      Nadheer Issa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Issa has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Liver Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Issa is currently accepting new patients.

      David A. Scapini
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Lakeshore Ear Nose & Throat Center PC

      11080 Hall Road, Suite A, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      40+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Scapini is an Otolaryngologist in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Scapini has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Scapini is currently accepting new patients.

      Derek J. Handzo
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Lakeshore Ear Nose & Throat Center PC

      11080 Hall Road, Suite A, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Derek Handzo is an Otolaryngologist in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Handzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Vertigo, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Handzo is currently accepting new patients.

      Frank A. Diponio
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      John S Demare DO PC

      13700 19 Mile Road, Suite A, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Frank Diponio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Diponio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Diponio is currently accepting new patients.

      Genevieve J. Crandall
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Silver Pine Medical Group

      43455 Schoenherr Road, Suite 2, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Genevieve Crandall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Crandall has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Infant Hyperglycemia, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Crandall is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael J. Raad
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Silver Pine Medical Group

      43455 Schoenherr Road, Suite 2, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Raad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Raad has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Raad is currently accepting new patients.

      Jennifer L. Hichme
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Silver Pine Medical Group

      43455 Schoenherr Road, Suite 2, 
      Sterling Heights, MI 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      30+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Hichme is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Hichme has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Pulmonary Embolism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hichme is currently accepting new patients.

      Keith B. Tom
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Shelbydale Medical Clinic PC

      49221 Van Dyke Avenue, 
      Shelby Township, MI 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Keith Tom is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shelby Township, Michigan. Dr. Tom has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Sitosterolemia, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Tom is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Sterling Heights, MI?

      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 Sterling Heights, MI?

      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 Sterling Heights, MI?

      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 Sterling Heights, MI?

      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 Sterling Heights, MI?

      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 Sterling Heights, MI?

      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 Sterling Heights, MI?

      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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