The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Meridian, MS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Empyema near Meridian, MS. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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40 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Joel T Callahan Thomas H. Greer JR & A Gary Boone PTR.

    1600 22nd Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Reid is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Reid is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3704 Highway 39 N, 
    Meridian,, MS 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chelle Wilhelm is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Meridian,, Mississippi. Dr. Wilhelm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Grass Allergy, Asthma, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU). Dr. Wilhelm is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Byron Tucker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Tucker 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 Otitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Tucker is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Tucker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Wade is a Urologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Wade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Kidney Stones, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Wade is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology. Dr. Wade is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eniola Otuseso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Otuseso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Empyema, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Stodard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Stodard 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 Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and COVID-19. Dr. Stodard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Immediate Care

    1710 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Nance is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Nance 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 Chronic Cough, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Bronchitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Nance is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Nance is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    4331 Highway 39 N, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Nance-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Nance-Ii is rated as an Advanced 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 Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Pain, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Associates

    2800 N Hills St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Nanney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Nanney is rated as an Advanced 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Nanney is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1600 22nd Ave # 3, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Phillips is a Urologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Phillips is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    2701 Davis St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Nunez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Nunez 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, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    2701 Davis St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Olugboyega Ransome-Kuti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Ransome-Kuti 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, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Ransome-Kuti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Greater Meridian Health Clinic Inc

    2701 Davis St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rekita Mccoy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Occupational Asthma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Mccoy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Robson is a Urologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Robson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Robson is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology. Dr. Robson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederick Duggan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Duggan 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Duggan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Duggan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Ochsner Specialty Hospital

    1314 19th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamer Haggag-Elsayed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Haggag-Elsayed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Haggag-Elsayed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Anderson Physician Alliance Inc

    2024 15th St, Fl 2, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richmond Alexander is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Alexander 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Meridian Orthopaedic Clinic PA

    2024 15th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Wilcox is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Gout, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Wilcox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Cady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Cady is rated as an Experienced 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 Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Ascites.

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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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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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