The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Columbia, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Empyema near Columbia, TN. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Northside Medical Professionals PC

    1605 Nashville Hwy Ste 200, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Belinda Bart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Bart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Cellulitis. Dr. Bart is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Northside Medical Professionals PC

    1605 Nashville Hwy Ste 200, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Gentry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Gentry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Gentry is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    101 Berrywood Dr, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Khim is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Khim 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Perirenal Abscess, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Khim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    The Medical Group Of Columbia - Richard Kennedy

    1609 Rosewood Dr, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Kennedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Stent Placement. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Maury Regional Medical Center

    1224 Trotwood Ave, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Kropf is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Kropf 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 UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Kropf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Office

    854 W James M Campbell Blvd Ste 303, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathanael Lafferty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Lafferty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lafferty is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hollands Apothecary

    1114 W 7th St, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Turner is rated as an Advanced 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 TMJ Disorders, Tracheitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Maury Regional Medical Center

    1224 Trotwood Ave, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Freels is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Freels 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 Lung Metastases, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Freels is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Premier Medical Consultants LLC

    1707 Grove St, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Simmons is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Rhinophyma, Vertigo, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Lung Center PC

    1222 Trotwood Ave Ste 601, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Marshall is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Marshall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    854 W James M Campbell Blvd Ste 303, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Farmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Testicular Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Farmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    854 W James M Campbell Blvd Ste 103, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Perryman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Perryman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Factor 10 Deficiency, Congenital Afibrinogenemia, Factor 12 Deficiency, and High Molecular Weight Kininogen Deficiency. Dr. Perryman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    854 W James M Campbell Blvd Ste 303, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MRMG Primary Care And Pediatrics

    1222 Trotwood Ave Ste 108, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gavin Pinkston is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Pinkston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Pinkston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Maury Regional Hospital

    854 W James M Campbell Blvd Ste 403, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Nielsen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Nielsen is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Nielsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Maury Regional Medical Center

    1224 Trotwood Ave, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deanna White is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Maury Regional Medical Center

    1224 Trotwood Ave, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thang Phan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Phan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Phan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    NHC Healthcare Columbia

    101 Walnut Ln, 
    Columbia, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Ball is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced 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, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Ball is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Williamson Health Thompson's Station Internal Medicine At Tollgate

    1106 Elliston Way Ste 101, 
    Thompsons Station, TN 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Devin Sherman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Thompsons Station, 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. Dr. Sherman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Williamson Medical Group Spring Hill

    5073 Main St Ste 150, 
    Spring Hill, TN 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaylon Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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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