The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Berwick, PA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Berwick, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Empyema near Berwick, PA. Of these, 37 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Stephen A. Lewis
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Berwick - Community Medicine

    2200 West Front Street, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lewis is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. His clinical interests include immunology, infectious diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lewis obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Michael R. Ashton
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Berwick - Community Medicine

    2200 West Front Street, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ashton is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. His clinical interests include preventive care and performance improvement. Dr. Ashton obtained his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Ashton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    James Bland
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Geisinger Bloomsburg - ENT

    6850 Lows Road, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Bland is an Otolaryngologist in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, Otitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

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    Philip J. Benyo
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    LVPG Geriatric And Internal Medicine-Brookhill Plaza

    642 State Route 93 Hwy, 
    Sugarloaf, PA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Philosophy of care | My primary goal is to instruct, explain and exemplify the attitude of the physician as well as meet the medical needs of the ""Baby Boomer"" generation by preparing students and physicians alike to serve this population.". Dr. Benyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, High Cholesterol, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    1009 Fowler Ave, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aldo Suraci is a Urologist in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Suraci 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), Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Glen Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

    801 E 16th St, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Sheehe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sheehe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Clinic

    2200 W Front St, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Wolcott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wolcott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hyperglycerolemia, Lactate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Essential Pentosuria, and Renal Glycosuria.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    134 W 3rd St, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathy Baylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Kanouse Medical Group PC

    695 E 16th St Ste D, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Kanouse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kanouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Moebius Syndrome, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    751 E 16th St Ste 300, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pavel Pribula is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pribula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Cellulitis, Low Potassium Level, and Gitelman Syndrome.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Rural HLTH Corp NE PA Shickshinny HLTH

    26 N Main St, 
    Shickshinny, PA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jurgen Straub is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania. Dr. Straub 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 Hypertension.

    Jennifer Simmons
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Geisinger Bloomsburg - Urology

    410 Glen Avenue, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Simmons is a board-certified specialist in urology, subspecializing in endourology. Her clinical interests include kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate-specific antigen, vasectomy and bladder. Dr. Simmons obtained her medical degree from Temple University. She completed her residency at Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Simmons is certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    James L. Stefanelli
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Hazleton - Urology

    1525 North Church Street, 
    Hazle Township, PA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Stefanelli is a Urologist in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stefanelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Darren J. Hohn
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-Health & Wellness Center

    50 Moisey Drive, Suite 202, 
    Hazle Township, PA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I provide an open and honest approach when caring for you. We will discuss all options of treatment, which may include medicine or surgery. When surgery is recommended, the full risks and benefits will be discussed, and we will decide together. Any problem, question or concern you may have will be promptly addressed. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor to improve people's lives by practicing medicine and surgery. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy hiking, mountain biking and time with my wife and three daughters. Dr. Hohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Tonsillitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics

    Office

    75 Pineapple St I, 
    Nuremberg, PA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Yurko is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Nuremberg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yurko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Sunset Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

    3298 Ridge Rd, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Zumbo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zumbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia.

    Joanna Kraynak
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Clinic

    2407 Reichart Rd, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kraynak-Appel is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. She attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Kraynak-Appel is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Kraynak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Margaret Moore
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Buckhorn - Community Medicine 65 Forward

    240 Mall Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Video: more from Dr. Margaret Moore, D.O. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Richard S. Smith
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Buckhorn - Community Medicine 65 Forward

    240 Mall Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Smith, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center in Milton, Pa.|After completing his undergraduate studies in biology at Bucknell University, Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Ill. He completed his internal medicine residency at USAF Medical Center Keesler in Biloxi, Miss.|Dr. Smith is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys wood carving and whittling, playing guitar and enjoying vegetarian meals.|Video: more from Dr. Richard Smith, M.D. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Mark J. Lobitz
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mark J. Lobitz DO CMD

    420 West 23rd Street, 
    Hazle Township, PA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Lobitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lobitz has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 Berwick, PA?

    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 Berwick, PA?

    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 Berwick, PA?

    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 Berwick, PA?

    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 Berwick, PA?

    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 Berwick, PA?

    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 Berwick, PA?

    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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