The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Kingsport, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Empyema near Kingsport, TN. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Meadowview Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

    5 Sheridan Sq, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Osterhus is rated as an Advanced 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 Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Osterhus is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Associates Of Kingsport

    822 Broad St, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Littlejohn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peyronie Disease, Kidney Stones, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Littlejohn is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Holston Medical Group- Ear, Nose & Throat

    105 W Stone Dr, Ste 4D, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hunt 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Hunt is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Urology

    2204 Pavilion Dr., Suite 310, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Coursey 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 Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma, Familial Wilms Tumor 2, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Coursey is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Urology

    2204 Pavilion Dr., Suite 310, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Kammann 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Kammann is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Urology

    2204 Pavilion Dr., Suite 310, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Grant Taylor has been practicing urology in the Tri-Cities area since 2005. He says, ""We love the people in this area and the beauty around us. We enjoy outdoor activities, and this area affords us many opportunities to get outside."" Dr. Taylor's personal philosophy for treating patients is, ""Listen first and understand why they are here seeing us and the impact this issue has on them. This allows us to have aligned goals for their care."" He says, ""We all have difficult days in our lives. This is a sacred space that we as physicians are in with our patients, and we have the privilege of walking that with them and providing the kind of care we would want for our family.". Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced 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 Renal Oncocytoma, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Meadowview Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

    5 Sheridan Sq, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Wallace 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 Male Pattern Baldness, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Wallace is board certified in Am Os Bd Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Holston Medical Group- Ear, Nose & Throat

    105 W Stone Dr, Ste 4D, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Seluk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aural Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Seluk is board certified in Am Os Bd Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Ballad Health Medical Associates

    2204 Pavilion Dr, Ste 300, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Van Huffel Dray 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 Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Ureteroscopy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Van Huffel Dray is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Ballad Health Medical Associates

    2204 Pavilion Dr, Ste 300, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Showalter 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 UPJ Obstruction, Renal Oncocytoma, Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Showalter is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Internal Medicine

    4 Sheridan Sq, Ste 200, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Danisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Danisi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Center For Healthy Aging

    2205 Pavilion Drive, Suite 101, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nerissa Licup-Taylor, MD, was born in the Philippines and moved to the Appalachian Highlands to complete her medical residency at East Tennessee State University. Following her residency, she practiced as an internal medicine physician with Ballad Health Medical Associates for over a decade. Interested in geriatric care, she pursued a Geriatric fellowship at Vanderbilt University to enhance her clinical expertise in this field. Her passion for focused geriatric care led her back to Ballad Health Medical Associates Center for Healthy Aging, where she now provides specialized attention to the aging population. Dr. Licup-Taylor says, “The most important part of caring for her patients is listening to them.”. Dr. Licup is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Licup is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mountain Region Family Medicine

    444 Clinchfield St, Ste 201-2800, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced 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 Sialic Acid Storage Disease, PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, and Sialuria. Dr. Watson is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mountain Region Family Medicine

    444 Clinchfield St, Ste 2800, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Misischia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Misischia is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mountain Region Family Medicine

    444 Clinchfield St, Ste 2700, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Metcalf 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Metcalf is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mountain Region Family Medicine

    444 Clinchfield St, Ste 201-2700, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Sumpter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sumpter is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    ETSU Family Practice - Kingsport

    102 E Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    ETSU Family Practice - Kingsport

    102 E Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Epilepsy, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Newman is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    ETSU Family Practice - Kingsport

    102 E Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Bockhorst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bockhorst is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Rural Health Services Consortium, Inc.

    737 E Sevier Ave, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Velasco is rated as an Experienced 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 Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Velasco is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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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 Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, 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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