The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Nevada, US

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors in Nevada, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 640 doctor with experience in Empyema near Nevada, US. Of these, 566 are Experienced, 65 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    Craig T. Nakamura
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Children's Lung Specialist

    3006 S Maryland Pkwy, Ste 315, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Nakamura is a Pediatrics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Nakamura is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Asthma, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Stridor. Dr. Nakamura is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Cyriak Chemplavail MD

    8965 S Pecos Rd Ste 11A, 
    Henderson, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patients need to be treated with respect. Diagnosis and treatment plans should be explained in simple, understandable language without medical jargon. Care needs to be specific to the circumstances and concerns of the person. Treat the person with the disease, not the disease without concern for the person. Dr. Chemplavil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose And Throat Consultants Of Nevada Llp

    8840 W Sunset Rd # A, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Sikand is an Otolaryngologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Sikand 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, and Hearing Loss. Dr. Sikand is currently accepting new patients.

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    Scott Manthei
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Nevada Ear And Sinus Institute

    3692 E Sunset Rd, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Manthei is an Otolaryngologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Manthei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, Short Philtrum, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Manthei is currently accepting new patients.

    Terrance J. Kwiatkowski
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Terrance J. Kwiatkowski, MD Private Practice

    8530 W Sunset Rd, Ste 240, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Minimally invasive - Maximally effective. Dr. Kwiatkowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Laryngectomy.

    William Wise
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Las Vegas Urology

    7200 Cathedral Rock Dr, Ste 180, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Wise is a Urologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Wise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Wise is currently accepting new patients.

    Jason N. Zommick
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Optum Cancer Care

    1655 E Cactus Ave Ste 4B, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Zommick is a Urologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Zommick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Zommick is currently accepting new patients.

    Larry M. Yu
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Consultants Of Nevada

    3195 St Rose Pkwy, Ste 210, 
    Henderson, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Larry Yu graduated with Honors from the School of Engineering, University of California at Irvine and received his medical degree from St. Louis University. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa, and several engineering honor societies.He entered the US Air Force and completed a surgery internship at Travis AFB. After serving as a flight surgeon at Edwards AFB, he trained at Wilford Hall and Brooke Army Medical Centers in San Antonio to become an otolaryngologist. His last assignment was at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. He then joined Ear Nose & Throat Consultants of Nevada in 1999. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Yu is now a partner with Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants of Nevada. His interests include pediatric otolaryngology, sinus disorders, as well as all of general otolaryngology. He has been recognized in consecutive years in the Las Vegas edition of Top Doctors.The mission of ENTC, since its inception, has been to provide excellent care for patients and to accomplish this within a friendly, caring atmosphere. The physicians of ENTC comprise a group of dedicated and highly trained specialists with a tradition of service excellence in Nevada for the last five decades. Additionally, difficult cases are frequently discussed at regular group meetings so that these patients receive the benefit of opinions from 8 or 9 physician. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    Michael P. Finkelstein
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Optum Cancer Care

    1655 E Cactus Ave Ste 4B, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Finkelstein is a Urologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Finkelstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Finkelstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomson K. Chemplavil
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Thomson K. Chemplavil, MD Private Practice

    8965 S Pecos Rd, Ste 11A, 
    Henderson, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomson Chemplavil is a Sleep Medicine provider in Henderson, Nevada. Dr. Chemplavil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Chemplavil is currently accepting new patients.

    Ilya Gorbachinsky
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Las Vegas Urology

    7150 W Sunset Rd, Ste 201A, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Gorbachinsky is a Urologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Gorbachinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, Prostatectomy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Gorbachinsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Casey O. Mccraw
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Limited

    8915 S Pecos Rd, Ste 19A, 
    Henderson, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    As one of the Desert Southwest's only fellowship-trained urologists specializing in men's sexual health and prosthetic urology, Dr. Casey McCraw at Las Vegas Urology is a leader in the workup and treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED), Peyronie's disease and male urinary incontinence. He is expertly trained in diagnosing the root cause of each problem and formulating an individualized treatment plan that fits both the patient and their families.  Most of all, he understands the sensitivity of the subject matter and is committed to making the patient feel comfortable and heard at each step of their journey.Dr. McCraw received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tufts University in Medford, MA and earned his MD from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. McCraw completed his surgical residency training at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA and completed a fellowship in Prosthetic Urology and Men's Sexual Health at Urology Centers of Alabama under the direction of Dr. Brian Christine, a globally-recognized leader in the field. Dr. McCraw has successfully treated hundreds of surgical and non-surgical cases in men, ranging from routine to extremely complex. Dr. McCraw has also authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on urological issues and is a frequent presenter at research conferences around the world.Because of the nature of his urologic speciality, Dr. McCraw understands that talking to a healthcare professional about personal topics can be tough for many patients. His focus is on ensuring that every patient feels comfortable and able to collaboratively work through their problem, from diagnosis through recovery and after. Dr. Mccraw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Peyronie Disease, UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Hydronephrosis, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Advanced Otolaryngology Associates

    10735 Double R Blvd, 
    Reno, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacey Hudson is an Otolaryngologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Hudson 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, and Hearing Loss.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Nasri And Physicians

    3150 N Tenaya Way Ste 340, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sina Nasri is an Otolaryngologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Nasri 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), Ethmoiditis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Nasri is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Vincent P Nalbone M D LTD.

    9111 W Russell Rd Ste A, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Nalbone is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Nalbone 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, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Carson Tahoe Ear, Nose, & Throat (Ent)

    1493 Medical Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Carson City, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Manoukian is a General Surgeon in Carson City, Nevada. Dr. Manoukian 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), Occupational Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Nevada Ent And Hearing Associates

    9770 S McCarran Blvd, 
    Reno, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Meier is an Otolaryngologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Meier 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), Ethmoiditis, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Septoplasty. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Optum Cancer Care

    8410 W Warm Springs Rd Ste 10, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mulugeta Kassahun is a Urologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Kassahun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kassahun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Dupage Ent

    10410 S Eastern Ave Ste 110, 
    Henderson, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randall Weingarten is an Otolaryngologist in Henderson, Nevada. Dr. Weingarten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vertigo, Tinnitus, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Weingarten is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Nevada Ear And Sinus Institute

    3692 E Sunset Rd, 
    Las Vegas, NV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Palacios is an Otolaryngologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Palacios is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, Short Philtrum, Infant Hearing Loss, and Hearing Loss. Dr. Palacios 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 in Nevada, US?

    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 in Nevada, US?

    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 in Nevada, US?

    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 in Nevada, US?

    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 in Nevada, US?

    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 in Nevada, US?

    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 in Nevada, US?

    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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