The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Stony Brook, NY

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Stony Brook, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 279 doctor with experience in Empyema near Stony Brook, NY. Of these, 234 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Anthony M. Szema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology | Pulmonary Medicine
    3771 Nesconset Highway, Suite 105, 
    South Setauket, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My focus is on the doctor-patient relationship, so I take time to talk to patients and discuss diagnose and treat complex diseases. Dr. Szema is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hives, Asthma, Occupational Asthma, and Angioedema.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ENT & Allergy Associates

    251 East Oakland Avenue, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Zaretsky is an Otolaryngologist in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Zaretsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Halyna Chykyda
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Mather Medical Group

    125 Oakland Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Halyna Chykyda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Chykyda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    2929 Express Drive, Ste 225, 
    Islandia, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Bonafede is an Otolaryngologist in Islandia, New York. Dr. Bonafede is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Palatal Myoclonus.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    2929 Express Drive, 
    Islandia, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ron Gottlieb is an Otolaryngologist in Islandia, New York. Dr. Gottlieb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Nasal Polyps.

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

    Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Patail is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Patail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Pneumonia, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Stony Brook University Hospital Pain Clinic

    24 Research Way Ste 500, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Weissbart is a Urologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Weissbart has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Eosinophilic Cystitis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Stony Brook University Hospital Pain Clinic

    24 Research Way Ste 500, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Kim is a Urologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Port Jefferson Emergency Medical Care

    7 S Jersey Ave Ste 1, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Blood Clots, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Stonybrook Dialysis Clinic

    26 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alpa Desai is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, COVID-19, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Endoscopy.

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

    Stonybrook Dialysis Clinic

    26 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Smaldone is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Smaldone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Tracheobronchomalacia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ENT & Allergy Associates

    251 East Oakland Avenue, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Sher is an Otolaryngologist in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Sher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 7D, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Ehrlich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Ehrlich 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 High Cholesterol.

    Lucy Palmer
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Stonybrook Dialysis Clinic

    26 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucy Palmer is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Asthma in Children.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Stony Brook Urology University Faculty Practice Corporation

    24 Research Way, Suite 500, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Waltzer is a Urologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Waltzer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Stony Brook Urology University Faculty Practice Corporation

    24 Research Way, Suite 500, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Schulsinger is a Urologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Schulsinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Stones, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Jessica L. Blydenburgh
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Mather Primary Care At Stony Brook

    2500 Nesconset Highway, Bldg 2, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Blydenburgh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Blydenburgh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Kristen A. O'brien
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mather Primary Care At East Setauket

    3 Technology Drive, Suite 100, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Board certified in Family MedicinePracticing in Suffolk County for past 11 yearsSpecializing in women's health and mental healthFull scope family medicine practiceWill accept patients at age 13 and older. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Folate Deficiency.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Chs Physician Partners PC

    635 Belle Terre Rd, Suite 201, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Mills is a Urologist in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Mills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Obstructive Uropathy, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Terryville Medical Associates

    116 Terryville Rd, 
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anil Sangwan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Dr. Sangwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Bone Graft.

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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 Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, 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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