The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Burnet, TX

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Burnet, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Empyema near Burnet, TX. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    200 County Road 340a, 
    Burnet, TX 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Graves is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burnet, Texas. Dr. Graves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Dementia. Dr. Graves is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ascension Seton

    3201 S Water St, 
    Burnet, TX 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erica Hughes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Burnet, Texas. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Seton Burnet Health Center

    200 John W Hoover Pkwy Bldg 1, 
    Burnet, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Franz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burnet, Texas. Dr. Franz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Sinusitis, Obesity in Children, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Seton Burnet Health Center

    200 John W Hoover Pkwy Bldg 1, 
    Burnet, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Georgia Hay is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burnet, Texas. Dr. Hay has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Metastases, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Seton Burnet Health Center

    200 John W Hoover Pkwy Bldg 1, 
    Burnet, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burnet, Texas. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Yasir I. Cheema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Marble Falls

    800 W State Hwy 71, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Cheema is currently an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M, he has a special interest in Diagnostic Bronchoscopies and in Lung Cancer screenings as well as staging.  He is also very keen in new research regarding Pulmonary Fibrosis/ COPD and new therapeutic interventions. He has a special interest in different types of Sleep Apneas and hypoventilation syndromes and working closely with the patients to come up with the best non-invasive ventilatory modality for the patients. Dr. Cheema is part of a care team with his Physician Assistant, Gregg Mercier . These teams are designed to enhance their ability to deliver personalized care to their patients. Dr. Cheema is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Suzette K. Mikula
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Marble Falls

    800 W State Hwy 71, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Suzette Mikula is a board-certified otolaryngologist who completed a fellowship in Rhinology and Facial Plastics.  She is also certified in Allergy through the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.  Dr. Mikula is board certified in Sleep Medicine and surgically treats sleep apnea in appropriate patients.  She practiced at Georgetown University Hospital for 23 years treating patients, training residents, and participating in clinical research.  She holds a keen interest in sinusitis, nasal polyps, and sleep apnea as well as general ENT conditions, and offers procedures including cryotherapy, lateral wall treatment, balloon sinuplasty, soft palate treatments, hypoglossal nerve stimulator implants, and hyoid suspension. Dr. Mikula sees patients ages 2 and up. Dr. Mikula is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Austin PLLC

    2503 N Us Hwy 281, Suite 400, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Greenwell is a Urologist in Marble Falls, Texas. Dr. Greenwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Greenwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Aruna L. Jahoor
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Marble Falls

    800 W State Hwy 71, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Jahoor grew up in the Houston area and earned a medical degree and a PhD at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. She then completed a residency and a fellowship at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. As someone with asthma, practicing pulmonary medicine has been a lifelong goal of Dr. Jahoor. She loves teaching patients about their disease process and working as a team to help control their symptoms. ""As someone with asthma, I take a special interest in integrating lifestyle changes with medical management to help control chronic lung conditions. I enjoy partnering with patients to try and optimize quality of life, and tailor each treatment regimen to their specific needs. I am trained in Pulmonary Medicine, and perform bronchoscopy when indicated to help evaluate certain lung conditions, as well as utilize lung function testing for diagnosis and continued management. I also work with patients on exercise and deep breathing techniques as well as inhaler education.  I am interested in emerging treatments for chronic lung disease, and empowering patients to work with me to improve their symptoms.""". Dr. Jahoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Asthma.

    Steven A. Johnson
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Marble Falls

    800 W State Hwy 71, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Steven Johnson is a board-certified urologist. His professional interests include benign prostatic hyperplasia, kidney stones, genitourinary cancers, erectile dysfunction, incontinence and testosterone replacement. Dr. Johnson is a proud member of the American Urological Association and is a past president of the Texas Urological Society. Outside of work, he enjoys watching Louisiana State University football. A self-proclaimed “gearhead,” Dr. Johnson is also interested in cars, World War II history and shooting sports. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Ureteroscopy.

    Curtis Copeland
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Marble Falls

    706 Ave G, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Copeland is a family medicine physician who attended Texas A&M University for medical school, as well as for his undergraduate studies. After completing his residency training, he moved to Marble Falls to join Baylor Scott & White Health. In his free time, Dr. Copeland enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and he is involved in his church congregation. He and his family also enjoy outdoor activities. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Grady Miller
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Kingsland

    Kingsland, TX 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Grady Miller is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. His professional interests include general care, hospital patient care, and obstetrics. Dr. Miller is passionate about providing full-spectrum care for patients of all ages in the clinic setting. Outside of work, Dr. Miller enjoys being outdoors, traveling and flying. Dr. Miller is also a private pilot. Dr. Miller 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, High Cholesterol, and Hip Replacement.

    Kim Russell
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Kingsland

    Kingsland, TX 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kim Russell is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. Her professional interests include complex medical care, disease prevention and evidence-based research. She is passionate about providing comprehensive care to her patients of all ages. Dr. Russell believes in promoting excellence in patient care throughout the Hill Country region by encouraging best practices delivered with compassion and convenience. She is a proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Christian Medical & Dental Associations. Outside of work, Dr. Russell enjoys spending time doing Bible study, listening to live music and traveling. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Low Blood Pressure, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Seton Bertram Health Center

    160 N Lampasas St, 
    Bertram, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristi Burkhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bertram, Texas. Dr. Burkhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    608 Gateway Central Ste 100, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Johns is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marble Falls, Texas. Dr. Johns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2503 N US Highway 281 Ste 300, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mccurdy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marble Falls, Texas. Dr. Mccurdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cirrhosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Seton Marble Falls Health Center

    1800 Mormon Mill Rd Ste B, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Munira Khambati is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marble Falls, Texas. Dr. Khambati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Marble Falls

    706 Avenue G, 
    Marble Falls, TX 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Liggett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marble Falls, Texas. Dr. Liggett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Coronary Heart Disease, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Seton Kingsland Health Center

    525 Ranch Road 2900, 
    Kingsland, TX 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Leifeste is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kingsland, Texas. Dr. Leifeste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Folliculitis, Boils, Carbuncle, and Kidney Stones.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Burnet, TX?

    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 Burnet, TX?

    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 Burnet, TX?

    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 Burnet, TX?

    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 Burnet, TX?

    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 Burnet, TX?

    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 Burnet, TX?

    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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