The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Charleston, SC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 185 doctor with experience in Empyema near Charleston, SC. Of these, 141 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Allergy and Immunology
    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Cox is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Rovner is a Urologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rovner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Rovner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ross Rames is a Urologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rames is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Huggins is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Huggins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Huggins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Charleston Pulmonary Associates PA

    125 Doughty St, Ste. 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Huet is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Huet 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), Pneumonia, Asthma in Children, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Charleston Pulmonary Associates PA

    125 Doughty St, Ste. 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Carswell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Carswell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, Bronchiectasis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Charleston Pulmonary Associates PA

    125 Doughty St, Ste. 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mitchell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia.

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

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Mcmanigle is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mcmanigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Charleston Pulmonary Associates PA

    125 Doughty St, Ste. 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steve Herndon is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Herndon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Charleston Pulmonary Associates PA

    125 Doughty St, Ste. 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Schuring is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Schuring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Charleston Pulmonary Associates PA

    125 Doughty St, Ste. 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Rashad is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rashad 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), Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Soler is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Soler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Savage is a Urologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Savage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Savage is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Doelken is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Doelken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Empyema, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Adams is a Urologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health Urgent Care - James Island

    743 Folly Rd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Casasco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Casasco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Associates Of Charleston

    1122 Chuck Dawley Blvd, 
    Mt. Pleasant, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Donaldson is a Urologist in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Donaldson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Associates Of Charleston

    1122 Chuck Dawley Blvd, 
    Mt. Pleasant, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary James is a Urologist in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. James is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Associates Of Charleston

    1122 Chuck Dawley Blvd, 
    Mt. Pleasant, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracy Tipton is a Urologist in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Tipton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Associates Of Charleston

    1122 Chuck Dawley Blvd, 
    Mt. Pleasant, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stanley Hall is a Urologist in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

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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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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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