The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Brentwood, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 328 doctor with experience in Empyema near Brentwood, TN. Of these, 262 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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328 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Urology Associates, P.C. - Nashville - Wallace

    397 Wallace Rd Ste C216, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Wendland is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wendland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Wendland is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Westgate Office - Ear Nose Throat

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Huber is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Huber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Brentwood Family Care Center Inc.

    5046 Thoroughbred Ln, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Wolfe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Associates Of Southern Hills - Nashville

    397 Wallace Rd Ste 100 Bldg C, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Brust is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Brust is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Mary A. McElaney M.D.

    397 Wallace Rd Ste 415, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karl Kuhn is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kuhn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Associates Of Southern Hills - Nashville

    397 Wallace Rd Ste 100 Bldg C, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Westgate Office - Ear Nose Throat

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mowery is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Mowery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Westgate Office - Ear Nose Throat

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Duncan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Tonsillitis. Dr. Duncan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Otolaryngology One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 30400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Russell is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Russell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Pituitary Tumor, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Agilitas USA Inc.

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Speyer is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Speyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Peters is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Peters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelo Canonico is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Canonico is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elisabeth Willers is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Willers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, and Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Advanced Diagnostic Imaging PC

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 503, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacey Vallejo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vallejo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    St. Thomas West Office - Primary Care

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Mire is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mire is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1916 Patterson St Ste 201, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amaresh Misra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Misra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Tracheitis, and Painful Swallowing.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Williamson Medical Group LLC

    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 605, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Hunt is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Hunt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Grass Allergy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Vanderbilt Urology Cool Springs

    2009 Mallory Ln Ste 210, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stanley Herrell is a Urologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Herrell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Williamson Health Supportive And Palliative Care Services

    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 605, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Devin Sherman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Williamson Health Supportive And Palliative Care Services

    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 605, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Milstone is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Milstone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Asthma, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Brentwood, TN?

    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 Brentwood, TN?

    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 Brentwood, TN?

    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 Brentwood, TN?

    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 Brentwood, TN?

    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 Brentwood, TN?

    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 Brentwood, TN?

    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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