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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 190 doctor with experience in Empyema near Irmo, SC. Of these, 169 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    190 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      South Carolina Ent Allergy And Sleep Medicine PA

      690 Columbiana Dr, Suite B, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Janaki Emani is an Otolaryngologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Emani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Emani is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

      1333 Taylor St, Suite 6f, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (10.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Mayson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mayson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Neurosarcoidosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mayson is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Lexington Health Inc

      146 E Hospital Dr, Suite 200, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Greene is an Otolaryngologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Greene 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), Empyema, Ethmoiditis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

      2 Medical Park Rd, Suite 300, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Moran is an Urologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Moran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Moran is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

      3 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 330, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Averch is an Urologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Averch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lexington Health Inc

      7037 Saint Andrews Rd, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      George Beaver is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Beaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Beaver is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lexington Health Inc

      7037 Saint Andrews Rd, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Johnny Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Tracheitis.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Novant Health Urgent Cares LLC

      100 Jimmy Love Ln, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jawahar Swaminathan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Swaminathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Viral Pharyngitis, and Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. Dr. Swaminathan is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      4711 Sunset Blvd, 
      Lexington, SC 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Wells is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Lexington, South Carolina. Dr. Wells is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      South Carolina Internal Medicine Associates And Rehabilitation LLC

      7182 Woodrow St, Suite 200, 
      Irmo, SC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Frederic Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irmo, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Tenosynovitis, Chronic Cough, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      South Carolina Internal Medicine Associates And Rehabilitation LLC

      7182 Woodrow St, Suite 200, 
      Irmo, SC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Douglas Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Irmo, South Carolina. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      South Carolina Internal Medicine Associates And Rehabilitation LLC

      7182 Woodrow St, Suite 200, 
      Irmo, SC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Pinner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irmo, South Carolina. Dr. Pinner 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 Shingles. Dr. Pinner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      South Carolina Internal Medicine Associates And Rehabilitation LLC

      7182 Woodrow St, Suite 200, 
      Irmo, SC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sean Fuller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irmo, South Carolina. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lexington Health Inc

      1526 Lake Murray Blvd, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Fulcher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Fulcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Osmotic Diuresis. Dr. Fulcher is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lexington Health Inc

      1526 Lake Murray Blvd, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stacy Gajewski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Gajewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Gajewski is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lexington Health Inc

      1526 Lake Murray Blvd, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pamela Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Lexington Health Inc

      1526 Lake Murray Blvd, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gerald Fishman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Fishman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Mckusick-Kaufman Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Fishman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lexington Health Inc

      1526 Lake Murray Blvd, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Pendleton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Pendleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Dr. Pendleton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      7142 Woodrow St, Suite B, 
      Irmo, SC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stanley Mccloy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irmo, South Carolina. Dr. Mccloy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Dementia, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Gerstmann Syndrome. Dr. Mccloy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lexington Health Inc

      7037 Saint Andrews Rd, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Shumpert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Shumpert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Shumpert is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Irmo, 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 Irmo, 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 Irmo, 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 Irmo, 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 Irmo, 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 Irmo, 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 Irmo, 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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