The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Lewistown, PA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Lewistown, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lewistown, PA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Kiran R. Rayalam
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Geisinger Lewistown - Community Medicine

    21 Geisinger Lane, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rayalam is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He obtained his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College. He completed his residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Rayalam is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Rayalam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Renovascular Hypertension, Lung Metastases, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Howard I. Miller
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Geisinger Lewistown - Urology

    27 Sandy Lane, Suite 270, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Miller, MD, is a board-certified urologist who provides care for men and women. He specializes in treating urologic conditions that include urinary tract infections, Peyronie’s disease, frequent urination, erectile dysfunction, kidney stones, overactive bladder, bladder cancer, prostate cancer and kidney cancer.|He also performs a variety of routine and advanced surgical procedures including robotic surgery, circumcision, vasectomy, bladder tumor removal, GreenLight™ laser prostatectomy and the UroLift® procedure for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.|Dr. Miller has a clinical interest in robotic surgery.|Board-certified in urology, Dr. Miller earned his medical degree from the New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. This was followed by a residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo University Hospital.|In his spare time, he enjoys reading, oil painting and travel, as well as practicing martial arts.|Video: more from Dr. Howard Miller, M.D. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Charles E. Zaleski
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Geisinger Lewistown - Urology

    27 Sandy Lane, Suite 270, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zaleski is a board-certified specialist in urology. He attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Zaleski is certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Zaleski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Folliculitis, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Geisinger Burnham - Pulmonary Medicine

    217 South Logan Boulevard, 
    Burnham, PA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Eneh is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of COPD and interstitial lung disease, general critical care medicine and interventional bronchoscopy. Dr. Eneh attended the University of Maiduguri College of Medical Sciences, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Interfaith Medical Center, where he also completed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine. He then completed a fellowship in critical care medicine at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Eneh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Eneh 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), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Stephen D. Sasser
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Lewistown - Community Medicine

    21 Geisinger Lane, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Sasser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sasser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Sasser is currently accepting new patients.

    Elena A. Ackah
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Lewistown - Community Medicine

    21 Geisinger Lane, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elena Ackah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ackah 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), Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, and Idiopathic Edema. Dr. Ackah is currently accepting new patients.

    William F. Taylor
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    GLH Hospitalist Program

    400 Highland Avenue, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Taylor is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He obtained his medical degree from the University of North Carolina and completed his residency at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Shands Hospital. He then completed his fellowship in primary care research at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Fitzsimons. Dr. Taylor is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Seven Mountains Medical Center PC

    16 W Market St, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Burke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Lung Metastases, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Clinic

    21 Geisinger Ln, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Betz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Betz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Mononucleosis, Otitis, and Tonsillitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Recalde Ear Nose & Throat Clinic PC

    307 4th St, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Recalde is an Otolaryngologist in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Recalde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Ruptured Eardrum.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Lewistown Community Health Center

    106 Derry Heights Blvd, 
    Lewistown, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Logan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Logan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Acute Cystitis, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    David V. Braum
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Reedsville - Community Medicine

    10 Gateway Drive, 
    Reedsville, PA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Braum is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He obtained his osteopathic degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency at Latrobe Area Hospital. Dr. Braum is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Braum 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, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Dominic Dematteo
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Reedsville - Community Medicine 65 Forward

    10 Gateway Drive, 
    Reedsville, PA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. DeMatteo is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Delaware Valley Medical Center. Dr. DeMatteo is certified by the American Osteopathic Association in family medicine.|Video: more from Dr. Dominic DeMatteo, D.O. Dr. Dematteo 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mount Nittany Physician Group

    96 Kish Rd, 
    Reedsville, PA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Kolonich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reedsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kolonich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Peripheral Neuropathy, Oligodendroglioma, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

    Lauren A. Devita
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Clinic

    56 Jam House Rd, 
    Mifflin, PA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Devita is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. She attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her degree in osteopathic medicine, and completed her residency at St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network. Dr. Devita is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in family medicine. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Devita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mount Nittany Physician Group

    96 Kish Rd, 
    Reedsville, PA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Fowler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reedsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Bartter Syndrome, Chronic Cough, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mount Nittany Physician Group

    96 Kish Rd, 
    Reedsville, PA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean Reams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reedsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Anemia, and Low Potassium Level.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mount Nittany Physician Group

    96 Kish Rd, 
    Reedsville, PA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Murray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reedsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Sitosterolemia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mount Nittany Physician Group

    96 Kish Rd, 
    Reedsville, PA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Short is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reedsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Asthma in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Laurie A. Cox
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Mifflintown

    27 Cjems Lane, Suite 4, 
    Mifflintown, PA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Cox is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. She attended Medical College of Pennsylvania (now Drexel University), where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency at Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Cox is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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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 Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, 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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