The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Jacksonville, NC

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Jacksonville, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Empyema near Jacksonville, NC. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3245 Henderson Dr, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Ros is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Ros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Carolinaeast Physicians

    445 Western Blvd, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Walsh is a Urologist in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Carolinaeast Physicians-Jacksonville

    4275 Western Blvd, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Towarnicky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Towarnicky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Family Urgent Care Of America Inc

    2580 Henderson Dr, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Earlie Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Swetang Patel MD PA

    2587 Henderson Dr, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swetang Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Fainting, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Med Care Of North Carolina PLLC

    1899 N Marine Blvd, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Haga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Haga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    237 White St, Suite 1, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Curseen is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Curseen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bullae, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Robert A Krause MD PLLC

    11 Office Park Dr, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Krause is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Krause is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine

    Onslow Ambulatory Services Inc.

    55 Office Park Dr, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myron Yencha is a Sleep Medicine provider in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Yencha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Mikulicz Disease.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Onslow Ambulatory Services Inc

    31 Office Park Dr, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Josilevich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Josilevich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Onslow Ambulatory Services Inc

    31 Office Park Dr, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narender Arcot is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Arcot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Potassium Level, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Onslow Ambulatory Services Inc

    31 Office Park Dr, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sequia Holland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Holland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Acute Cystitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Omni Clinic PA

    22 Office Park Dr, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ibikunle Ojebuoboh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Ojebuoboh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Wilmington Health PLLC

    1000 Brabham Ln, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Hess is a Urologist in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Hess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Myotonia Congenita, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Carolinaeast Physicians-Jacksonville

    4275 Western Blvd, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Olan Kemp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Kemp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    200 Doctors Dr Ste I, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Taj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Taj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Gregory D Streeter MD

    200 Doctors Dr Ste H, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Streeter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Streeter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    ECU Health Family Medicine Richlands

    8210 Richlands Hwy, 
    Richlands, NC 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Zastrow is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richlands, North Carolina. Dr. Zastrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ecu Health Family Medicine-Richlands

    8210 Richlands Hwy, 
    Richlands, NC 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Germscheid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richlands, North Carolina. Dr. Germscheid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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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