The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Bridgewater, NJ

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Bridgewater, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 329 doctor with experience in Empyema near Bridgewater, NJ. Of these, 276 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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329 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ENT And Allergy Associates

    245 Route 22, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrianna Hekiert is an Otolaryngologist in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Hekiert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Amy Lazar MDoffice

    245 Route 22, Floor 3, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Lazar is an Otolaryngologist in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Lazar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Somerset Pulmonary Critical Care Asthma & Sleep Center

    245 Union Ave Ste 2C, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Lee is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ENT And Allergy Associates

    245 Route 22, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Burachinsky is an Otolaryngologist in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Burachinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Ozena.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Mena Abrahim DOoffice

    245 Route 22, Floor 3, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mena Abrahim is an Otolaryngologist in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Abrahim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Warren M. Kraus
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Atlantic Medical Group ENT At Raritan

    Raritan, NJ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Warren M. Kraus, MD, is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist, also called an otolaryngologist, with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, he has more than 30 years of clinical experience. He has specialized training in both medical and surgical treatments for all conditions of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck, including the latest minimally invasive techniques. His areas of expertise include sinusitis, nasal polyps, tumors and infections of the head and neck, chronic ear disease, hearing loss, balance disorders, and diseases of the larynx. Dr. Kraus cares for both adult and pediatric patients, and is known for his skill and compassion. He takes the time to thoroughly explain his findings as well as the surgical and non-surgical treatment options. After earning his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Kraus completed his residency in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He has been published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals on a variety of topics, and has presented at national medical conferences. Prior to joining AMG, Dr. Kraus served as chief of otolaryngology at a university hospital. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Kraus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Otitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Somerset Pulmonary Critical Care Asthma & Sleep Center

    245 Union Ave Ste 2C, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Poiani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Poiani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advance Hospital Care, LLC

    110 Rehill Ave, 
    Somerville, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sadia Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Somerville, New Jersey. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advance Hospital Care, LLC

    331 E Main St, 
    Somerville, NJ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaya Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Somerville, New Jersey. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Kim A. Sommer L.L.C.

    3322 US Highway 22 Ste 605, 
    Branchburg,, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Arno is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Branchburg,, New Jersey. Dr. Arno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, and Lung Nodules.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Raritan Valley Audiology LLC

    215 Union Ave Ste C, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Schneiderman is an Otolaryngologist in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Schneiderman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Smitha A. Gubbi
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Palliative Medicine

    Bridgewater Internal Medicine

    215 Union Avenue, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Smitha Gubbi is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine and Family Medicine in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Gubbi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Gubbi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Anthony J Catanese MD LLC

    315 E Main St, 
    Somerville, NJ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Betty Catanese is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Somerville, New Jersey. Dr. Catanese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Respacare PA

    489 Union Ave, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prashant Patel is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Respacare PA

    489 Union Ave, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nehal Mehta is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Drowsiness.

    Francesco Labbadia
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care At Martinsville

    1973 Washington Valley Road, Suite 2, 
    Martinsville, NJ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Labbadia joined Martinsville Family Practice in 1993. He holds a BA in Chemistry from Drew University. Following college, he worked in the pharmaceutical industry for two years before attending medical school. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers Medical School (UMDNJ) in 1990. For his family practice residency, Dr. Labbadia served at nearby New Brunswick at St. Peters Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he served as Chief Resident. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Family Physicians since 1993. He also speaks fluent Italian for our many Italian-speaking patients. Dr. Labbadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Michael Gannon
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care At Martinsville

    1973 Washington Valley Road, Suite 2, 
    Martinsville, NJ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Gannon joined Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care at Martinsville in September 2014. He comes to us from Ross University School of Medicine, where he graduated with highest honors in 2011. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Villanova University in 2004. Upon graduation, Dr. Gannon completed his internship and residency training in family medicine at JFK Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Resident. He was awarded the Ideal Family Physician Award for academic year 2013-2014. This is a prestigious award given by JFK Medical Center annually to the Resident Physician whose qualities reflect the ideals, dedication and spirit of a true family physician. Dr. Gannon is board certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Medicine. He has extensive training in different healthcare settings that include hospital, Nursing homes and Sub-acute rehabilitation center as well as office setting. Dr. Gannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Harvey Gerhard
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonary Group PA

    416 Mount Airy Road, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harvey Gerhard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Gerhard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Gerhard is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Robert Park, MD

    2124 Oak Tree Road, Suite 2, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Park is an Otolaryngologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Otitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Empyema. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    250 State Route 28 Ste 100, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Nealis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Nealis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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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 Bridgewater, NJ?

    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 Bridgewater, NJ?

    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 Bridgewater, NJ?

    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 Bridgewater, NJ?

    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 Bridgewater, NJ?

    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 Bridgewater, NJ?

    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 Bridgewater, NJ?

    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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