The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Sylva, NC

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Sylva, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Empyema near Sylva, NC. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Mountain Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA

    38 The Village Overlook, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Buenting is a General Surgeon in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Buenting is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Mountain Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA

    38 The Village Overlook, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Kosnik is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Kosnik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sylva Family Practice PA

    430 Fisher Creek Rd, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Gallinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Gallinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    186 Medical Park Loop, Suite 503, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Connaughton is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Connaughton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asbestosis, Asthma in Children, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Connaughton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Clifford H. Mault D.O. P.A.

    12 Grindstaff Cove Rd, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Mault is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Mault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Osteomyelitis in Children, Fibromyalgia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    111 Central St, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Mahar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Mahar 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 Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC

    98 Doctors Dr, Suite 100, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Vereb-Frawley is a Urologist in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Vereb-Frawley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Cystitis, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Vereb-Frawley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    98 Doctors Dr, Suite 100, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jerome Marchuk is a Urologist in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Marchuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, Bladder Stones, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Marchuk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sylva Medical Center PA

    293 Hospital Rd, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Stillwachs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Stillwachs has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Wnc Internal Medicine PLLC

    98 Cope Creek Rd, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ofelia Balta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Balta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    DLP Harris Regional Hospital LLC

    68 Hospital Rd, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ewa Susfal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Susfal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC

    68 Hospital Rd, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Brown is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Jackson Medical Associates PLLC

    1188 Skyland Dr, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Wolf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Harris Medical Associates

    98 Doctors Dr Ste 200, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leigh O'malley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. O'malley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Harris Medical Associates - A Department Of Harris Regional Hospital

    98 Doctors Dr Ste 200, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Dixon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Harris Medical Associates

    98 Doctors Dr Ste 200, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Queen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Queen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, High Cholesterol, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sylva Family Practice PA

    430 Fisher Creek Rd, 
    Sylva, NC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Ange is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Ange is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Avian Influenza, Cellulitis, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Flu.

    John Rogers
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Cherokee Indian Hospital

    1 Hospital Rd, 
    Cherokee, NC 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cherokee, North Carolina. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Cherokee Indian Hospital

    1 Hospital Rd, 
    Cherokee, NC 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blythe Winchester is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Cherokee, North Carolina. Dr. Winchester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Alzheimer's Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Cherokee Indian Hospital

    1 Hospital Rd, 
    Cherokee, NC 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Bunio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cherokee, North Carolina. Dr. Bunio 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, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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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 Sylva, 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 Sylva, 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 Sylva, 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 Sylva, 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 Sylva, 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 Sylva, 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 Sylva, 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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