The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Winston Salem, NC

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Winston Salem, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 143 doctor with experience in Empyema near Winston Salem, NC. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Carl Phipps
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Piedmont Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates

    110 Charlois Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Phipps is an Otolaryngologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Phipps has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Tonsil Stones.

    Joseph Inman
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Piedmont Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates

    110 Charlois Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Inman is an Otolaryngologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Inman has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Stephen Harper
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Piedmont Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates

    110 Charlois Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Harper is an Otolaryngologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Harper has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    140 Charlois Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Davis is a Urologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard Shin
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Novant Health Urology - Baldwin

    2010 Baldwin Lane, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Shin is a Urologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Shin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    John Crenshaw
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Piedmont Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates

    110 Charlois Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Crenshaw is an Otolaryngologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Crenshaw has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tonsil Stones, Enlarged Adenoids, and DFNB1.

    Lawrence Eskew
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Novant Health Inpatient Urology Forsyth

    3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Eskew is a Urologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Eskew has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Jon Hudson
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Novant Health Urology - Baldwin

    2010 Baldwin Lane, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Hudson is a Urologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy.

    Roland Friedman
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Novant Health Urology - Baldwin

    2010 Baldwin Lane, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roland Friedman is a Urologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Friedman has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, and Ureteroscopy.

    Paul Mcclain
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Novant Health Urology - Kimel Park

    140 Kimel Park Drive, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Mcclain is a Urologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Mcclain has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

    John Galbreath
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Forsyth Internal Medicine

    1381 Westgate Center Drive, 
    Winston-salem, NC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Galbreath is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Dr. Galbreath has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Jennifer Day
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Forsyth Internal Medicine

    1381 Westgate Center Drive, 
    Winston-salem, NC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Day is an Internal Medicine provider in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Dr. Day has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Empyema, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Panneer Manickam
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Forsyth Internal Medicine

    1381 Westgate Center Drive, 
    Winston-salem, NC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Panneer Manickam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Dr. Manickam has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc.

    105 Vest Mill Cir, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Davis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Shingles, and Coccydynia.

    Sakeitha Crowder
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Novant Health Diabetes & Nutrition - Shorefair

    114 30th Street, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sakeitha Crowder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Crowder has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

    S Hawthorne Rd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Moore is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Eosinophilic Asthma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Salem Chest Specialists

    3001 Lyndhurst Ave, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hinson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Hinson 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), Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis.

    James Spencer
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health Forsyth Family Medicine

    400 Jonestown Road, 
    Winston-salem, NC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Spencer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Gastroparesis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Peter Ragonesi
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Forsyth Internal Medicine

    1381 Westgate Center Drive, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Ragonesi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Ragonesi has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Christopher Warnimont
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Novant Health West Forsyth Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

    105 Stadium Oaks Drive, 
    Clemmons, NC 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Warnimont is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Clemmons, North Carolina. Dr. Warnimont has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem, 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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