The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Albany, NY

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Albany, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 241 doctor with experience in Empyema near Albany, NY. Of these, 206 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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241 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Albany Medical College

    23 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Kaufman is a Urologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Aquablation, and Nephrectomy.

    Jonah S. Marshall
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Capital Region Urology - Albany

    319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 106, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonah Marshall is a Urologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Marshall has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Marshall is currently accepting new patients.

    Priyangika A. Pathirana
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine

    St. Peter's Health Partners Bariatric And Metabolic Care

    319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 307, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Priyangika Pathirana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Pathirana has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pathirana is currently accepting new patients.

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    Tabasum Nazir
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Troy Family Health Center

    79 Vandenburgh Ave, Hudson Valley Plaza, 
    Troy, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tabasum Nazir is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Troy, New York. Dr. Nazir has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Thrush, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vertigo. Dr. Nazir is currently accepting new patients.

    Gavin Setzen
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gavin Setzen is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Setzen has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Perichondritis. Dr. Setzen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Smith is an Internal Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

    Albany Medical Center-Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine

    16 New Scotland Ave Fl 2, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Beegle is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Beegle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Siobhan Kuhar is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Kuhar has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Kuhar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Kaufman is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Kaufman has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Adelson is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Adelson has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and 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, Nasal Polyps, and Empyema. Dr. Adelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nora Perkins is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Perkins has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Laryngeal Nerve Damage. Dr. Perkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hughes is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Hughes has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Engle is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Engle has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sialadenitis. Dr. Engle is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Riccio is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Riccio has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Riccio is currently accepting new patients.

    Otto R. Linares
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Capital Region Urology - Executive Park

    4 Executive Pk Dr, 2nd Fl, 
    Albany, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Otto Linares is a Urologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Linares has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Linares is currently accepting new patients.

    Brian P. Murray
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Capital Region Urology - Executive Park

    4 Executive Pk Dr, 2nd Fl, 
    Albany, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Murray is a General Surgeon and a Urologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Murray has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CVS Pharmacy #00134

    16 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anupama Tiwari is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Tiwari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boris Medarov is an Internal Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Medarov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Asthma, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Chopra is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Chopra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Sarcoidosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology

    Community Care Physicians PC

    23 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elise De is a Urologist in Albany, New York. Dr. De is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Urinary Incontinence, Myotonia Congenita, 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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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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