The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Brooklyn,, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 2261 doctor with experience in Empyema near Brooklyn,, NY. Of these, 1912 are Experienced, 316 are Advanced and 33 are Distinguished.

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    Anzhela Dvorkina
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Century Medical & Dental Center

    200 Livingston St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anzhela Dvorkina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Dvorkina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    8404 Penelope Avenue, 
    Middle Village, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Mehra is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Middle Village, New York. Dr. Mehra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Empyema, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Larry J. Shemen
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    233 East 69th Street, Suite 1D, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I strive to provide the best and most current techniques in head and neck surgery. Following my training at the University of Toronto, Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles and Sloan Kettering here in NY, I was appointed as Residency Director at Manhattan Eye Ear Throat Hospital. Since 1987, I have been in private practice in Manhattan and Queens, where I am the Chief of the Head and Neck Service. I have had over 30 years of experience dealing with tumors in this region.My interests include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, cancers of the oral cavity and larynx and the treatment of sinusitis. Nerve monitoring during complex surgery is frequently utilized.This is a solo practice so all patients are seen and treated by myself, both in the office and in the operating room. Dr. Shemen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Swallowing Difficulty, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Michel N. Chalhoub
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine At Seaview Avenue

    501 Seaview Avenue, Suite 102, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Michel Chalhoub is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Chalhoub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Dany Elsayegh
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine At Seaview Avenue

    501 Seaview Avenue, Suite 102, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dany Elsayegh is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Elsayegh 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, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Dexter Mckenzie
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Lasante Community Services Inc

    672 Parkside Ave Ste 2, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dexter Mckenzie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Abe G. Roa
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners General Pediatrics At Glendale

    73 09 Myrtle Ave, Lower Level, 
    Glendale, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Visayan

    Abe Roa is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Glendale, New York. Dr. Roa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Tracheitis, Tonsillitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Ivan Grunberger
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Allergy And Immunology & Internal Medicine

    126 Greenpoint Avenue, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Czech, Slovak

    Ivan Grunberger is a Urologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Grunberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Legal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Legal Medicine

    Brooklyn Community Medical PC

    2555 Nostrand Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Fonfeder is a primary care provider, practicing in Legal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Fonfeder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Vertigo, and Allergic Rhinitis.

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

    Kings Highway Hospital

    3201 Kings Hwy, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samir Farhat is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Farhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    139 Centre St Ste 607, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garman Ho is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Ho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and DFNB1.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Raymond L. Yung MD PC

    217 Grand St Ste 6, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Yung is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Yung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Tinnitus, and DFNB1.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Anthony P. Sclafani M.D. LLC

    310 E 14th St Fl 6, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madeleine Schaberg is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Schaberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Ethmoiditis, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Ophthalmology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Ophthalmology | Otolaryngology

    Office

    305 2nd Ave Ste 10, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Navin Mehta is an Ophthalmologist and an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Tinnitus, Otitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Pediatric Dept Of Mount Sinai Bi

    10 Union Sq E # 3-G, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Del Signore is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Del Signore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Nasal Flaring, and Turbinectomy. Dr. Del Signore is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advanced Medical Group PC

    1958 Ocean Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reuven Moshenyat is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Moshenyat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Lung Metastases.

    Jan Bakker
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jan Bakker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bakker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    3 East 71st Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Szubin is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Szubin 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), Jones Syndrome, Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    372 Kingston Avenue, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allan Plaut is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Plaut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Otitis, and Tonsillitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    760 Broadway, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nader Ishak-Gabra is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Ishak-Gabra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Empyema, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Ishak-Gabra is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Brooklyn,, 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 Brooklyn,, 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 Brooklyn,, 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 Brooklyn,, 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 Brooklyn,, 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 Brooklyn,, 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 Brooklyn,, 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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