The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Desoto, TX

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Desoto, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 165 doctor with experience in Empyema near Desoto, TX. Of these, 152 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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165 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MedHealth

    950 E Belt Line Rd, Ste 150, 
    Cedar Hill, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Marshall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cedar Hill, Texas. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Mountain Sickness, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    2705 Prince George Avenue, 
    Desoto, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Siddharth Jain is a Urologist in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Access TeleCare- Tele ICU

    1717 Main St, Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Soriano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

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    James L. Thomison
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Red Oak

    301 E Ovilla Rd, Ste 100, 
    Red Oak, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. James Thomison, II, is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. His professional interests include chronic diseases, preventive care, acute care and minor office procedures. Dr. Thomison is passionate about providing healthcare to the entire family, from newborn to older adult patients. He is a proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Medical Association. Outside of work, Dr. Thomison enjoys spending time with family, golfing, boating, fishing, cycling and traveling. Dr. Thomison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Dementia.

    Alexander J. Hollub
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Red Oak

    301 E Ovilla Rd, Ste 100, 
    Red Oak, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alex Hollub is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. Dr. Hollub is passionate about getting to know his patients of all ages and their families, helping them improve their health through treatment of the whole person. He is a proud member of the American Board of Family Medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Hollub enjoys spending time with family and attending church and Bible study. Dr. Hollub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Orthostatic Hypotension, Tracheitis, and Cirrhosis.

    Shehetaj G. Abdurrahim
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Wheatland Internal Medicine Clinic

    2701 Prince George Ave., Ste 100, 
    Desoto, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Shehetaj Abdurrahim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Abdurrahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Empyema
    Nurse Practitioner

    Palm Primary Care

    3920 W Wheatland Rd, Ste 152, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Saenz is a primary care provider, practicing in Nurse Practitioner in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Saenz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Eliazar G. Alvarez
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Palm Primary Care

    3920 W Wheatland Rd, Ste 152, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eliazar Alvarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol.

    Bane L. Smith
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Palm Primary Care

    3920 W Wheatland Rd, Ste 152, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bane Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates Of South Dallas, PA

    4305 W Wheatland Rd, Ste 101, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwani Srivastava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Srivastava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Dallas ENT DBA Head & Neck Surgery Center

    1411 N Beckley Ave Pavilion III,, Ste 363, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajiv Pandit is an Otolaryngologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pandit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Excel Family Medicine & Pediatrics Clinic Inc

    2707 Bolton Boone Dr Ste 100, 
    Desoto, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Ochei is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Ochei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Integrative Medicine

    Chameleon Medical Spa - Albert Boyd

    941 York Dr Ste 200, 
    Desoto, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Boyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Integrative Medicine in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dementia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Kusi Fordjour MD, PA

    2505 Bolton Boone Dr, Ste 101, 
    Desoto, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kusi Fordjour is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Fordjour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1110 E Pleasant Run Rd, 
    Desoto, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ikechukwu Osuji is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Osuji 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Physician Associates Of Southwest Dallas

    3500 W Wheatland Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Warren Worsham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Worsham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Viral Gastroenteritis, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Methodist Charlton Medical Center

    3500 W Wheatland Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Garey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Garey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Blood Clots, Headache, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Methodist Charlton Medical Center

    3500 W Wheatland Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Khalil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Cystitis, HIV/AIDS, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Methodist Charlton Medical Center

    3500 W Wheatland Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suma Gudur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gudur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Methodist Charlton Medical Center

    3500 W Wheatland Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madhu Patalay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patalay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gallbladder Disease, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Desoto, 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 Desoto, 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 Desoto, 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 Desoto, 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 Desoto, 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 Desoto, 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 Desoto, 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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