The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Candler, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 150 doctor with experience in Empyema near Candler, NC. Of these, 132 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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150 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1219 Smokey Park Hwy, 
    Candler, NC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Hodges is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Candler, North Carolina. Dr. Hodges 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Gout, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and High Cholesterol.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Asheville Ear Nose And Throat Surgeons PA

    1065 Hendersonville Rd, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Moore is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1219 Smokey Park Hwy, 
    Candler, NC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Candler, North Carolina. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1219 Smokey Park Hwy, 
    Candler, NC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Dressel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Candler, North Carolina. Dr. Dressel 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mahec Community Pharmacy At Enka/Candler

    25 Westridge Market Pl, 
    Candler, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Candler, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Pisgah Manor Health Care Center

    104 Holcombe Cove Rd, 
    Candler, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Candler, North Carolina. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Asheville Medicine And Pediatrics

    600 Julian Lane Suite 630, 
    Arden, NC 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Bernstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Asheville Medicine And Pediatrics

    600 Julian Lane Suite 630, 
    Arden, NC 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Nicolini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Nicolini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity in Children, VIPoma, and Somatostatinoma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Asheville Medicine And Pediatrics

    600 Julian Lane Suite 630, 
    Arden, NC 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lori Bubb is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Bubb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Hypothyroidism, and Food Allergy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    15 Skyland Inn Dr Fl 3, 
    Arden, NC 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Caldwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Caldwell 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Dr. Caldwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    The Family Health Centers

    206 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Seneker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Seneker 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Asheville Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    30 Choctaw St Ste A, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Lewis is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Lewis 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 Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Asheville Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    30 Choctaw St Ste A, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Brown is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Cerebral Hypoxia, Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Henderson County Hospital Corporation

    2695 Hendersonville Rd Ste 202, 
    Arden, NC 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chona Reguyal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Reguyal is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Stomach Cancer, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    The Family Health Centers PA

    206 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Stephens is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Stephens 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 COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    The Family Health Centers PA

    206 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Goldie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Goldie 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 Gout, Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    The Family Health Centers PA

    206 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Loomis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Loomis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Asthma in Children, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    The Family Health Centers PA

    206 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Lenderman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Lenderman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Infant Hyperglycemia, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Gout.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Biltmore Medical Associates PA

    147 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Rennard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Rennard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Empyema, Glossitis, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in Empyema
    Geriatrics

    Biltmore Medical Associates PA

    147 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Sims is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Sims 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Sitosterolemia, and Enlarged Liver.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Candler, NC?

    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 Candler, NC?

    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 Candler, NC?

    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 Candler, NC?

    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 Candler, NC?

    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 Candler, NC?

    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 Candler, NC?

    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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