The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in laurel, MS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Empyema near laurel, MS. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    South Central Regional Medical Center

    203 S 12th Ave, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Stevens is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Stevens is rated as a Distinguished 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 Thyroid Nodule, Empyema, Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    South Central Regional Medical Center

    1220 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Quad Intermed Co. LLC

    1515 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Hollman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Hollman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Hollman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Ear Nose & Throat Surgical Clinic Of South Central MS

    306 S 12th Ave, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jens Graversen is a Urologist practicing medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Graversen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Hydrocele, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Graversen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    South Central Cancer Center

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Beasley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Beasley 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Beasley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    South Central Cancer Center

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julian Grafton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Grafton 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 Sitosterolemia, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Grafton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Quad Intermed Co. LLC

    1515 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Greene is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Greene is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Sinusitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Hattiesburg Clinic PA

    2313 Highway 15 N, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Woodie Wilson is a Urologist practicing medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hattiesburg Clinic PA

    2313 Highway 15 N, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chrystal Sumrall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Sumrall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Infertility. Dr. Sumrall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Family Health Center Inc

    117 S 11th Ave, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Burgese Turel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Turel 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Turel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Patel Family Clinic

    212 S 13th Ave, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bharat Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    South Central Cancer Center

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Herbert Rogers-Iv is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Rogers-Iv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rogers-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Central Cancer Center

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alla Yugay is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Yugay is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Yugay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Willus Horne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Horne is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Horne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    South Central Cancer Center

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Cannon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    South Central Cancer Center

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Shores is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Shores is rated as an Experienced 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 Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shores is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Central Cancer Center

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wallace is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Empyema. Dr. Wallace is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    South Central Cancer Center

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Redding is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Redding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Westridge Family Clinic

    307 S 13th Ave, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Mauldin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Mauldin is rated as an Experienced 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mauldin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    South Central Regional Medical Center

    1220 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mona Pernia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Pernia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Headache, Dehydration, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Pernia is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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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