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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Jackson Heights, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 2329 doctor with experience in Empyema near Jackson Heights, NY. Of these, 1962 are Experienced, 336 are Advanced and 31 are Distinguished.

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    Larry J. Shemen
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    233 East 69th Street, Suite 1D, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 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), Painful Swallowing, and Thyroidectomy.

    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 
     (2.5 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).

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    3 East 71st Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 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.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Guido Dalbagni is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Dalbagni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Dalbagni is currently accepting new patients.

    David R. Edelstein
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    1421 3rd Avenue, Apartment 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Edelstein is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Edelstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Anosmia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Laryngitis.

    Ann E. Tilley
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine At East 85th Street

    178 East 85th Street, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann E. Tilley, MD, is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine. She is the Medical Director of the Pulmonary Function Lab at Lenox Hill Hospital and Director of Clinical Research in the Pulmonary Division. She is also a key faculty member in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship program at Lenox Hill Hospital and values the opportunity to train and mentor young physicians.Dr. Tilley s practice encompasses the full spectrum of pulmonary disease. She evaluates pulmonary complaints including cough, shortness of breath, and lung nodules. She cares for many patients with asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer, and she has expertise as well in caring for patients with less common conditions such as pulmonary embolism, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease/pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic lung infections such as nontuberculous mycobacterial disease (often called MAC). For her patients who desire to stop smoking, Dr. Tilley provides medical treatment to help them achieve that goal.Dr. Tilley believes in a patient-centered, collaborative approach to the practice of medicine and focuses on developing a treatment plan for each patient that takes into account his or her preferences and goals. She finds the ability to develop long-term relationships with many of her patients to be one of the most rewarding aspects of her practice.Dr. Tilley has conducted research on the effects of smoking on the lung and has published several peer-reviewed articles in this area. Dr. Tilley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Klaus-dieter K. Lessnau
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    1041 3rd Avenue, Suite 203, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

    Among Best doctors"". Dr. Lessnau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Empyema.

    Darius Kohan
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    863 Park Avenue, Suite 1, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian, Spanish

    We specialize in all aspects of otolaryngology (ENT) with focus on diseases of the ear including hearing loss, tinnitus,and vertigo. We perform hearing restoration surgery for otoslerosis (stapedectomy), cholesteatoma (tympanomastoidectomy), acoustic neuroma (multiple techniques). We also perform Cochlear Implant surgery for patients with profound hearing losss. Please visit our web site for more detailed information. Dr. Kohan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Ian S. Storper
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Otolaryngology At East 59th Street

    110 East 59th Street, Suite 10A, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Ian Storper is the Director of the Otology Program at the New York Head and Neck Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital. He specializes in diseases of the ear, specifically in hearing loss and hearing restoration surgery, stapes surgery, surgery for chronic ear infections and eardrum perforations, cholesteatoma, cochlear implantation, superior semicircular canal dehiscence repair and facial nerve surgery.He joined the New York Head and Neck Institute after being the Director of Neurotology at a major university medical center in New York for 16 years, where he performed their first cochlear implant.At the New York Head and Neck Institute, Dr. Storper performed the first Baha Attract hearing implant in the United States in 2013 and the first MAXUM middle ear implant in the Greater New York Area in 2012.In addition to ear surgery, Dr. Storper maintains a large general practice in Otolaryngology, including sinonasal surgery and offie otolaryngology. Dr. Storper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, DFNB1, and Vertigo.

    Lloyd M. Loft
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    115 East 57th Street, Suite 600, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Professional Statement:Dr. Loft is a board certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist), Head and Neck Surgeon as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He trained at the renowned Manhattan Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital and affiliated hospitals including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center. He has been in private practice in New York for 20 years as well as active in academic otolaryngology including resident training and surgical supervision. Dr. Loft is one of the most experienced physicians in the New York City area in the medical and surgical management of complex nasal and sinus disorders including minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery and computer assisted surgical navigation. He has been an instructor in advanced sinus surgery courses and has also published articles on techniques in sinus surgery in textbooks and medical journals. He was chosen to be included in the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctors New York Metro Area. Dr. Loft also specializes in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, hearing loss and surgical treatment of thyroid and parathyroid tumors. For the past three years Dr. Loft has served as the medical director of Manhattan Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons, a state of the art practice dedicated to the medical and surgical treatment of ear nose and throat disorders. Dr. Loft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    New York University

    560 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wysock is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Wysock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Urachal Cyst, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Huang is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Michael Setzen
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 113, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I specialize primarily in the Nose and Sinuses including septoplasty,rhinoplasty,endoscopic sinus surgery,snoring and sleep apnea surgery in adults and children.I also treat hearing and balance problems and hoarseness,reflux and swallowing problems.See my web page for more details about my practice and my involvement in Otolaryngology locally,nationally and worldwide at www.michaelsetzen.com. Dr. Setzen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Philip W. Perlman
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    333 East Shore Road, Suite 102, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Perlman is an Otolaryngologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Perlman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Samir S. Taneja
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute For Urology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Suite M42, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As Senior Vice President of the Urology Service Line, Chair of theSmith Institute for Urology, and Chair of Urology at the Zucker Schoolof Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Samir Taneja, MD will establish hisclinical practice at Lenox Hill Hospital and Long Island Jewish MedicalCenter focused on the surgical management of prostate cancerand renal tumors. He is an expert in urologic oncology, renowned fortransforming the field of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatmentby improving methods of prostate imaging, cancer detection, anddisease localization. Having performed thousands of robotic, ablative,laparoscopic and open surgical procedures, his specific clinical focushas been in improving prostate cancer patient outcomes throughpioneering techniques for focal ablative therapy, refining surgicaltechniques for robotic prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy,devising accelerated recovery pathways for robotic prostatectomy/partial nephrectomy, and providing muti-modal surgical approachesfor patients with high risk and recurrent prostate cancer. As leader ofthe department, he will strive to ensure individualized care of urologicdisease through state-of-the-art surgical approaches and multi-disciplinary care.Prior to joining Northwell, Dr Taneja was a faculty member of NYUGrossman School of Medicine for 29-years as a tenured professorof urology, radiology, and biomedical engineering. Most recently heserved as Director of the Division of Urologic Oncology and ViceChair in the Department of Urology at NYU Langone Health, as well asGenitourinary Program Leader in the Perlmutter Cancer Center.Dr. Taneja has conducted extensive clinical research on the use ofimaging in prostate cancer and is considered a pioneer in the use ofMRI to diagnose and localize prostate cancer and the emerging field ofprostate cancer focal therapy. He has authored more than 250 articles,30 book chapters, and six textbooks and monographs on urologiccancer and surgery. He is the editor of Taneja's Complications ofUrologic Surgery: Prevention and Diagnosis, one of the most widely readtextbooks in American Urology. Dr. Taneja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    3711 88th Street, 
    Jackson, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sergio Martinez is the current Director Of Ambulatory Clinic Rotations at Forest Hills Hospital. He is an active Pulmonologist with a large presence in the community with two current office practices in the vicinity which he runs. Dr. Martinez is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency in St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and Pulmonary Fellowship at the New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens. Prior to his appointment at Forest Hills, he has held various appointments in quality care and leadership positions in the area. His commitment to medicine is also seen in his various pulmonary research initiatives. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Lung Metastases, Long Haul COVID, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    9033 Elmhurst Avenue, 
    Jackson, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Rozo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Jackson, New York. Dr. Rozo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Vertigo, Empyema, and COVID-19.

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

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Elmhurst

    7901 Broadway, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Perwaiz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Perwaiz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Meyerovich Medical & Diagnostic PC

    9811 Queens Blvd Ste 1E, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naum Meyerovich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Meyerovich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Christopher J. Hartman
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Northwell Health At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Suite A, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hartman is a Urologist in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Lithotripsy, 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 Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights, 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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