The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Albuquerque, NM

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Albuquerque, NM

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 167 doctor with experience in Empyema near Albuquerque, NM. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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167 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liat Shama is a General Surgeon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Shama is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Perichondritis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    500 Walter St NE Ste 501, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sivakumar Nagaraju is an Internal Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Nagaraju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chidozie Agu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Agu 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), Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akshu Balwan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Balwan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Cancer, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

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

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Harkins is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Harkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Asthma, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Asthma in Children.

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

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nour Ass'ad is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Ass'ad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Bostwick is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Bostwick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

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

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Assaf is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Assaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Asthma, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Asthma in Children.

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

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theresa Heynekamp is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Heynekamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    1100 Central Ave SE Fl 1, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Abou is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Abou has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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), Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    201 Cedar St Se, Suite 5600, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefan Gutow is a Urologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Gutow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Gutow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Ear Nose And Throat In Albuquerque At Presbyterian Hospital

    201 Cedar St SE Ste 4600, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Onyia is a General Surgeon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Onyia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Familial Deafness, Anosmia, and TMJ Disorders.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Optum Jefferson

    4600 Jefferson Ln NE Ste A, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melvin Romero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Romero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Romero is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Optum Jefferson

    4600 Jefferson Ln NE Ste A, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Romero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Romero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Insomnia, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Romero is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New Mexico Veterans Administration Healthcare System

    1501 San Pedro Dr SE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arjan Flora is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Flora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Lung Nodules, Pneumomediastinum, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants LTD.

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roland Gerencer is an Otolaryngologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Gerencer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Turbinectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Mihalko is a Urologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mihalko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Mihalko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UNM Hospitals Sleep Disorders Center

    1101 Medical Arts Ave NE Bldg 2, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Brown is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Central Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Southwest Medical Associates, LLC

    715 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Ne, Suite 301, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Grollman is a Urologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Grollman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Kindred Hospital-Albuquerque

    700 High St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Oliva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Oliva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Botulism, Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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 Albuquerque, NM?

    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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