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    MediFind found 475 doctor with experience in Empyema near Las Vegas, NV. Of these, 411 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    475 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pulmonary Medicine | Pediatrics
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pulmonary Medicine | Pediatrics

      Childrens Lung Specialists

      3196 S Maryland Pkwy, Suite 209, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Craig Nakamura is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pulmonary Medicine 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.

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

      The Sleep Center Of Nevada

      5701 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite 208, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Rachakonda Prabhu is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Silicosis, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada

      1800 W Charleston Blvd, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      P Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Shingles, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis.

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      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      2010 Wellness Way, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Ricardo Velazquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Velazquez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Optum Medical Group Ii Rhodes P C

      888 S Rancho Dr, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Optum Medical Group Ii Rhodes P C

      888 S Rancho Dr, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patricia Lacsina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Lacsina has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Shingles, Cellulitis, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Lacsina is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2870 S Maryland Pkwy, Suite 110, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Nilofar Kuraishi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Kuraishi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Torticollis, Sitosterolemia, and Hypertension. Dr. Kuraishi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      2810 W Charleston Blvd, Suite G64, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Rafael Okamoto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Okamoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2915 W Charleston Blvd, Suite 180, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Francis Jimenez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      3101 S Maryland Pkwy, Ste 102, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joel Lubritz is an Otolaryngologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Lubritz 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, and Ethmoiditis.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema
      3186 S Maryland Pkwy, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Terrance Kwiatkowski is an Otolaryngologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Dr. Kwiatkowski is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      2040 W Charleston Blvd Ste 300, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Xin Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Clinica Medica Del Pueblo

      216 N Lamb Blvd, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Justo Sataray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Sataray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity in Children, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sataray is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Mark A Perez MD LLC

      4275 Burnham Ave, Suite 210, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Perez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Optum Medical Group Ii Rhodes P C

      540 N Nellis Blvd, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jim Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada

      61 N Nellis Blvd, Suite 63, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Solomon Javier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Javier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Shingles, Gingivostomatitis, and Cellulitis.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Osteopathic Medical Associates Of Nevada

      5410 W Sahara Ave, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Licata is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Licata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Licata is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      3150 N Tenaya Way, Suite 340, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sina Nasri-Chenijani is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Nasri-Chenijani 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-Chenijani is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      Optum Medical Group Rhodes P C

      58 N Pecos Rd, 
      Henderson, NV 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Carmen Espitia MD PC

      1640 E Charleston Blvd, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carmen Espitia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Espitia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Las Vegas, NV?

      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 Las Vegas, NV?

      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 Las Vegas, NV?

      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 Las Vegas, NV?

      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 Las Vegas, NV?

      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 Las Vegas, NV?

      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 Las Vegas, NV?

      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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