The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in West Islip, NY

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near West Islip, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 398 doctor with experience in Empyema near West Islip, NY. Of these, 327 are Experienced, 59 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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    Charles S. Hall
    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 102, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Hall is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Mark B. Chaskes
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, And Otolaryngology At Babylon

    500 West Main Street, Suite 204, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Chaskes is an Otolaryngologist in Babylon, New York. Dr. Chaskes has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Pituitary Tumor, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Edward C. Gabalski
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, And Otolaryngology At Babylon

    500 West Main Street, Suite 204, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I am a Board Certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Head and Neck Surgeon, specializing in Head and Neck tumor surgery, minimally invasive surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary glands, endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, and sleep apnea surgery. Dr. Gabalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Laryngeal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Dr. Anthony J. Rizzo

    200 Howells Rd, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Rizzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Rizzo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Sunrise Ent. PC

    100 Sunrise Hwy, 
    Lindenhurst, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Grosso is an Otolaryngologist in Lindenhurst, New York. Dr. Grosso is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Otitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Ronald A. Zielinski
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 102, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Zielinski is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Zielinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Joseph L. Saraceno
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 102, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Saraceno is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Saraceno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Pleurisy.

    Dheeraj Khanna
    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 102, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dheeraj Khanna is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Gary Wohlberg
    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 102, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Medical Directory Southside Hospital Sleep Lab. Dr. Wohlberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Asthma in Children.

    Michael J. Lau
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 102, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lau is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Pediatrics

    ENT And Allergy Associates LLP

    400 W Main St Ste 200, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander London is a Pediatrics provider in Babylon, New York. Dr. London is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    2929 Express Drive, Ste 225, 
    Islandia, NY 
     (9.9 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 
     (9.9 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
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    39 Brentwood Rd Ste 102, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurence Engelberg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Engelberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 102, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Mrejen is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Mrejen is rated as an Experienced 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.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    South Shore Infectious Diseases

    125 Sunrise Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Mojid is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in West Islip, New York. Dr. Mojid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Abu Muhammad M. Haque M.D.P.C.

    1249 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abu Haque is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Haque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Integrated Medical Professionals PLLC

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashok Kukadia is a Urologist in West Islip, New York. Dr. Kukadia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Babylon Medical Practice PC

    350 W Main St, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Hertz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Babylon, New York. Dr. Hertz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Giancarlo D. Carolis
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, And Otolaryngology At Babylon

    500 West Main Street, Suite 204, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giancarlo Carolis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Babylon, New York. Dr. Carolis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 West Islip, 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 West Islip, 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 West Islip, 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 West Islip, 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 West Islip, 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 West Islip, 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 West Islip, 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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