The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Erie, PA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Erie, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Empyema near Erie, PA. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 5 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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    Stephen E. Schell
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Of NWPA

    1645 West 8th Street, Suite 200, 
    Erie, PA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Schell is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Sidney P. Lipman
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Of NWPA

    1645 West 8th Street, Suite 200, 
    Erie, PA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sidney Lipman is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Ruptured Eardrum, Allergic Rhinitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Kirk W. Steehler
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Of NWPA

    1645 West 8th Street, Suite 200, 
    Erie, PA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Steehler is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Steehler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Oncocytoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Ruthann I. Lipman
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Of NWPA

    1645 West 8th Street, Suite 200, 
    Erie, PA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruthann Lipman is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Septoplasty.

    Rick A. Fornelli
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    UPMC Bayfront Ear, Nose, And Throat

    380 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Fornelli earned his medical degree from Penn State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at West Virginia University. He is certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology and specializes in caring for both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Fornelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Sean T. Carroll
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    UPMC Bayfront Ear, Nose, And Throat

    380 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Carroll, DO, is an otolaryngologist and is certified in otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. He received his medical degree from Grandview Medical Center and completed his residency at St. Vincent Family Medicine. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Allergic Rhinitis, and Empyema.

    Peter J. Bridges
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    UPMC Urology

    100 Peach Street, Suite 102, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Bridges is a Urologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bridges is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Bridges is currently accepting new patients.

    Jack Anon
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Shriners Hospitals For Children Erie

    1645 W 8th St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Anon is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Anon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Myringotomy.

    Sergio B. Giancola
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    UPMC Urology

    100 Peach Street, Suite 102, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergio Giancola, MD, is an assistant professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Toronto in Canada. Dr. Giancola completed a residency in urology at the University of Toronto, followed by a fellowship in urology at St. Joseph’s Health Center in Toronto. Dr. Giancola is board-certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Giancola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, Boils, Perirenal Abscess, and Ureteroscopy.

    Michael J. Miller
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    UPMC Urology

    100 Peach Street, Suite 102, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Miller is a Urologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Justine Schober
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    UPMC Urology

    300 State Street, Suite 301B, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justine Schober, MD, specializes in urology. She practices at Lakeview Urology and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. She completed her fellowship at University of London, residency at UPMC Hamot, and medical degree at Drexel/Hahnemann University College of Medicine. Dr. Schober is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, Posterior Urethral Valves, Neurogenic Bowel, Ureteroscopy, and Vaginectomy.

    Stephen Kovacs
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UPMC Pulmonology

    2500 West 12th Street, Suite C, 
    Erie, PA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Kovacs, DO, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot and UPMC Northwest. He completed his fellowship at Drexel/Hahnemann University College of Medicine, residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital, and medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kovacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    David C. Hutzel
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hutzel, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Greenfield Internal Medicine-West and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. He completed his residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Hutzel 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, Pachydermoperiostosis, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

    Anne-marie Liszka
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    1101 Peninsula Drive, 
    Erie, PA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne-Marie Liszka, DO, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Primary Care West - UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. Dr. Liszka completed her residency at St. Luke's Hospital and earned her medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Liszka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Horseshoe Kidney, Shingles, Vertigo, and High Cholesterol.

    Kristen A. Chandler
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    4022 Zuck Road, 
    Erie, PA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Chandler, DO, specializes in family medicine and is certified in family medicine/OMT by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She practices at Your Hometown Health Partners and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. She completed her residency at Millcreek Community Hospital and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Select Specialty Hospital-Erie

    252 W 11th St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Lang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Acute Kidney Failure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Community Health Net

    1202 State St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Ignocheck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ignocheck 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, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Community Health Net

    1202 State St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Howick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Howick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Chronic Pain, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Regional Health Services Inc.

    1700 Peach St Ste 200, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Agnello is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agnello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Bronchitis, Sciatica, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Regional Health Services Inc

    510 Cranberry St Ste 200, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pamela Beck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Chronic Pain, Crohn's Disease, and Empyema.

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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 Erie, 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 Erie, 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 Erie, 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 Erie, 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 Erie, 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 Erie, 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 Erie, 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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