The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Cookeville, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Empyema near Cookeville, TN. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
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    Upper Cumberland Urology Associates PC

    320 N Oak Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Moore is a Urologist practicing medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished 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 UPJ Obstruction, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Empyema, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Upper Cumberland Urology Associates PC

    320 N Oak Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricky Smith is a Urologist practicing medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Empyema, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Cookeville Regional Medical Group Inc.

    140 W 7th St, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lora Worsham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Worsham is rated as an Experienced 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 Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Worsham is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Steven G. Flatt M.D. & Jane Anne Gotcher M.D.

    1101 Neal St, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Gotcher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Gotcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prothrombin Deficiency, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gotcher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Medical Specialists Of Cookeville PLLC

    128 N Whitney Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cedric Palmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Periorbital Cellulitis, and Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Infinity Family Practice Associates LLC

    1080 Neal St, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hunter Stenzel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Stenzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Van Der Woude Syndrome, Short Philtrum, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Stenzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Saint Thomas Cookeville Primary Care

    120 Walnut Commons Ln, Ste D, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Wyatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Wyatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Wyatt is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Wyatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Kenneth W. Wood MD LLC

    315 N Washington Ave Ste 130, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Wood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Newborn Jaundice, and Congenital Hypothyroidism. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    753 Humble Dr Ste B, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Staggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Staggs 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 Sitosterolemia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    43 Church Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Pamela Sanders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Avian Influenza, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Dr. Albert E. Hensel III

    220 N Oak Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Hensel-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Hensel-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    652 N Cedar Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Bertram is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Bertram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Ascites. Dr. Bertram is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Specialists Of Cookeville PLLC

    128 N Whitney Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lori Austin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Austin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Specialists Of Cookeville PLLC

    128 N Whitney Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Beverly Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherif Shoukry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Shoukry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Cardiac Arrest, Apoplexy, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samantha Mclerran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Mclerran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Delirium, Headache, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. Dr. Mclerran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kihm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Kihm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Dehydration, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carole Long is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sullivan Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith 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 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Acute Cystitis, and Headache.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Audrey Karen Tolbert

    345 W Broad St, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Audrey Tolbert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Tolbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Tolbert 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 Cookeville, 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 Cookeville, 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 Cookeville, 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 Cookeville, 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 Cookeville, 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 Cookeville, 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 Cookeville, 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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