The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Friendswood, TX

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Friendswood, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 230 doctor with experience in Empyema near Friendswood, TX. Of these, 202 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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230 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Bay Area Ent. Specialists LLP

    333 N Texas Ave Ste 3100, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Miller is an Otolaryngologist in Webster, Texas. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Bay Area Ent. Specialists LLP

    333 N Texas Ave Ste 3100, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chester Strunk is an Otolaryngologist in Webster, Texas. Dr. Strunk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Philomena Ukwade MD

    401 E Parkwood Ave, 
    Friendswood, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philomena Ukwade is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Friendswood, Texas. Dr. Ukwade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Ukwade is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Bay Area Total Health

    333 N Texas Ave Ste 4100, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pamela Dugano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Dugano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency. Dr. Dugano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Clear Lake Medical Group - Webster

    251 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 300, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Marietta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Marietta 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 Post-Splenectomy Syndrome. Dr. Marietta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care Center Of Clear Lake

    13920 Osprey Ct Ste C, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Smriti Choudhary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Choudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Choudhary is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Pranav H Bhakta MD

    17448 Highway 3 Ste 160, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pranav Bhakta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Bhakta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Subacute Combined Degeneration, Folate-Deficiency Anemia, Tracheitis, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhakta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Houston Pulmonary Medicine Associates PA

    11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 320, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mayank Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Houston Pulmonary Medicine Associates PA

    11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 320, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Siddiqui is an Internal Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Houston Pulmonary Medicine Associates PA

    11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 320, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Gupta is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

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

    Houston Pulmonary Medicine Associates PA

    11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 320, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Hebenstreit is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hebenstreit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Houston, TX

    11717 Highland Meadow Dr Ste 300, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maneesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Coastal Medical Group

    11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 110, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aslam Loya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Loya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Loya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    250 Blossom St, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Nagan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Webster, Texas. Dr. Nagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Friendswood Family Medicine

    300 E Edgewood Dr, 
    Friendswood, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Orsak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Friendswood, Texas. Dr. Orsak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Texas ENT Specialists - Clear Lake

    251 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 110, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Castillo is an Otolaryngologist in Webster, Texas. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Empyema. Dr. Castillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Clear Lake Medical Center ENT

    17099 N Texas Ave Ste 200, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caroline Yoon is an Otolaryngologist in Webster, Texas. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Allergy & ENT Associates

    561 W Medical Center Blvd Ste G, 
    Webster, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Bednarski is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Webster, Texas. Dr. Bednarski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bednarski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mtl. MD PLLC

    12600 Scarsdale Blvd Ste A, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huy Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Insomnia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Fuqua Family Practice And Urgent Care PA

    10655 Fuqua St Ste C, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jarrod Drab is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Drab has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Ethmoiditis, Nasal Flaring, and Obesity.

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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 Friendswood, 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 Friendswood, 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 Friendswood, 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 Friendswood, 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 Friendswood, 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 Friendswood, 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 Friendswood, 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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