The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Santa Fe, NM

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Santa Fe, NM

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Empyema near Santa Fe, NM. Of these, 47 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Lily Love
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery

    Christus St Vincent Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists

    1631 Hospital Dr Ste 200, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lily Love is a Plastic Surgeon in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Love is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Love is currently accepting new patients.

    Eric Anderson
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Christus St Vincent Physicians Medical Center

    2990 Rodeo Park Dr E, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Anderson is a Urologist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Bruce Shaffer
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Christus St Vincent Intensivists Hospital Based

    455 Saint Michaels Dr, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Shaffer is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Luke Gabe
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Christus St Vincent Intensivists Hospital Based

    455 Saint Michaels Dr, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luke Gabe is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Gabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Gabe is currently accepting new patients.

    Uche Obisike
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St Vincent Hospitalist Group Hospital Based

    455 Saint Michaels Dr, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Uche Obisike is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Obisike is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Obisike is currently accepting new patients.

    David Brown
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery

    David R Brown MD

    435 Saint Michaels Dr Ste B104, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Brown is a Plastic Surgeon in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Meniere Disease. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    CHRISTUS St. Vincent Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

    1631 Hospital Dr Ste 200, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gallegos is an Otolaryngologist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Gallegos has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, Familial Deafness, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery

    Christus St Vincent Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists

    1631 Hospital Dr Ste 200, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Stark is a Plastic Surgeon in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Stark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Empyema, and Myringotomy. Dr. Stark is currently accepting new patients.

    Elisabeth Bishop
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St Vincent Hospitalist Group Hospital Based

    455 Saint Michaels Dr, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elisabeth Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bishop is currently accepting new patients.

    Thi Nguyen
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St Vincent Hospitalist Group Hospital Based

    455 Saint Michaels Dr, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thi Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Rafael Garabis
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    St Vincent Hospitalist Group Hospital Based

    455 Saint Michaels Dr, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rafael Garabis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Garabis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Garabis is currently accepting new patients.

    Kristine Parke
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    St Vincent Hospitalist Group Hospital Based

    455 Saint Michaels Dr, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristine Parke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Parke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Mario Pacheco
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Christus St Vincent Medical Specialty Clinic

    433 Saint Michaels Dr, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Pacheco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Pacheco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Caroline Kingston Md, Mph Family Practice

    460 Saint Michaels Dr, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Kingston is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Kingston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Kingston is currently accepting new patients.

    Liana Ponce
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Christus St Vincent Family Medicine

    2025 Galisteo St, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Liana Ponce is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Ponce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Ponce is currently accepting new patients.

    Leticia Moedano
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Christus St Vincent Family Medicine

    2025 Galisteo St, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leticia Moedano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Moedano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Moedano is currently accepting new patients.

    Eric Shaw
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Christus St Vincent Urology Associates

    465 Saint Michaels Dr Ste 110, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Shaw is a Urologist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. He is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Shaw is currently accepting new patients.

    Carrie Stewart
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Christus St Vincent Urology Associates

    465 Saint Michaels Dr Ste 110, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carrie Stewart is a Urologist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Jill Rhymes
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics

    Christus St Vincent Adult And Family Care

    465 Saint Michaels Dr Ste 230, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Rhymes is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Rhymes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Rhymes is currently accepting new patients.

    Berta B. Navarro
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Santa Fe Pulmonary And Critical Care

    465 Saint Michaels Dr Ste 117, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Berta Navarro is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Navarro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Baritosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Navarro is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, 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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