The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in West Orange, NJ

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near West Orange, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1126 doctor with experience in Empyema near West Orange, NJ. Of these, 940 are Experienced, 171 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Alan J Klukowicz MD

    123 Highland Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Glen Ridge, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Miller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lopa M Patel, LLC

    160 Walnut Street, 
    Montclair, NJ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lopa Patel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Patel 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), Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Summit Health

    36 Newark Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Belleville, NJ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Michael Benson is a Urologist in Belleville, New Jersey. Dr. Benson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Paraphimosis, Hydronephrosis, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Univ. Medical Professionals LLC

    240 Williamson St Ste 300, 
    Elizabeth, NJ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vipin Garg is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Garg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Summit Medical Group

    315 East Northfield Road, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Katz is a Urologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Summit Medical Group

    315 East Northfield Road, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adeep Thumar is a Urologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Thumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Thumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Urology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Urology

    Summit Medical Group

    315 East Northfield Road, Suite 3, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhonda Walsh is a Urologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Alan J. Klukowicz MDoffice

    123 Highland Avenue, 
    Glen Ridge, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Klukowicz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Klukowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Mountainside Medical Group

    311 Bay Avenue, 
    Glen Ridge, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Efthymios Daniskas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Daniskas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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

    Lopa M Patel, LLC

    160 Walnut Street, 
    Montclair, NJ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hetal Patel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Cerebral Hypoxia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Summit Medical Group

    75 East Northfield Road, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryant Lee is an Otolaryngologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Sialadenitis, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Associates In Health And Medicine

    200 S Orange Ave Ste 203, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Rommer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Rommer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Rommer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Summit Medical Group

    75 East Northfield Road, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Burstein is an Otolaryngologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Burstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Burstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Medical Care

    200 S Orange Ave Ste 101, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Gialanella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Gialanella 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, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Gialanella is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Rutgers Health Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

    90 Bergen St # 4500, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Sutherland is a Cardiologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Rutgers Health Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

    90 Bergen St # 4500, 
    Newark,, NJ 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Guevarra is a Cardiologist in Newark,, New Jersey. Dr. Guevarra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Liver Failure, Lung Transplant, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Rutgers Health Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

    90 Bergen St # 4500, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amee Patrawalla is a Cardiologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Patrawalla 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, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Anthony Rossi MD

    912 Pompton Avenue, Suite A1, 
    Cedar Grove, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Rossi is an Otolaryngologist in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Dr. Rossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Ozena.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    NJ Urology/Urology Consultants

    36 Newark Avenue, 
    Belleville, NJ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ciccone is a Urologist in Belleville, New Jersey. Dr. Ciccone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Ayal M. Kaynan
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Garden State Urology

    16 Eden Lane, 
    Whippany, NJ 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I like to inform and educate my patients to include them in the decision process and intervene only when necessary. I will be facile and choose what’s best for the patient according to the circumstances while listening for the answer — it’s usually in the complaint — and being compassionate. Dr. Kaynan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Hydronephrosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

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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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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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