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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 178 doctor with experience in Empyema near Oak Ridge, TN. Of these, 148 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    178 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      800 Oak Ridge Tpke, Suite C 100, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Frederick Bunge is an Otolaryngologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Bunge is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Trachoma, Otitis, and Tinnitus. Dr. Bunge is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      800 Oak Ridge Tpke, Suite C-100, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Sewall is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Sewall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Grass Allergy, and Tinnitus. Dr. Sewall is currently accepting new patients.

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

      East Tennessee Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists, PC

      800 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite C 100, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brynae Miley is an Otolaryngologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Miley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Empyema. Dr. Miley is currently accepting new patients.

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      Shere H. Conway
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      150 E Division Rd, Suite 1, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shere Conway is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Conway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Epididymitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Headache.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC

      800 Oak Ridge Tpke, A101, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Walter Chiles is an Urologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Chiles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Chiles is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC

      800 Oak Ridge Tpke, A101, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Maull is an Urologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Maull is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Maull is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC

      800 Oak Ridge Tpke, A101, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Garrett Lischer is an Urologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Lischer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Lischer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      800 Oak Ridge Turnpike C-200, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Hughes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchogenic Cyst, Empyema, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      100 Vermont Ave, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Lenoir is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Lenoir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Lenoir is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      100 Vermont Ave, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Ricche is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Ricche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Tracheitis. Dr. Ricche is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      100 Vermont Ave, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Seay is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Seay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      100 Vermont Ave, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Swahili
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Toral Pattni is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Pattni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Torticollis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Pattni is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Covenant Medical Group Inc

      100 Vermont Ave, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Covenant Medical Group Inc

      200 New York Ave, Suite 150, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Guy Smoak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Smoak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Smoak is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Covenant Medical Group Inc

      200 New York Ave, Suite 250, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Douglas is an Urologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Douglas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Family Doctors Of Oak Ridge, PC

      400 Laboratory Rd, Suite 101, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Grabenstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Grabenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Testicular Failure. Dr. Grabenstein is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      300 Laboratory Rd, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kimberly Russell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Methodist Medical Center

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Weaver is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee PC

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Obaidur Rahman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Physician Assistant | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Physician Assistant | Otolaryngology

      East Tennessee Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists, PC

      800 Oak Ridge Tpke, Suite C100, 
      Oak Ridge, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Caitlin Prusha is a Physician Assistant and an Otolaryngologist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Ms. Prusha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Tinnitus, and Empyema. Ms. Prusha 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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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