The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Galveston, TX

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Galveston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Empyema near Galveston, TX. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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46 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farrah Siddiqui is a General Surgeon in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty.

    Gulshan Sharma
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gulshan Sharma is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Epidural Lipomatosis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Utmb Health Clinics (Uhc)-Infectious Diseases

    1005 Harborside Dr Fl 6, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Nishi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Nishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Duarte is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Duarte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiwan Shah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Shah 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), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Utmb Faculty Group Practice

    1005 Harborside Dr Fl, Suite 5, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Socher is a Urologist in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Socher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Socher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Hardison is a General Surgeon in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Hardison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Sinusitis, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Utmb Faculty Group Practice

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Sonstein is a Urologist in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Sonstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Peyronie Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Sonstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Samuel Mathis
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Mathis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Mathis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    400 Harborside Dr Ste 104, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Otitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Pine is a General Surgeon in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Pine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Tongue Tie, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Utmb Faculty Group Practice

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Williams is a Urologist in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Orchiectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Sierpina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Sierpina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Utmb Faculty Group Practice

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laith Alzweri is a Urologist in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Alzweri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Peyronie Disease, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Delayed Ejaculation, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Prostatectomy. Dr. Alzweri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Laforte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Laforte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Tenosynovitis, Obesity in Children, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Utmb Faculty Group Practice

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Madhumita Banga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Banga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Banga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Billingsley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Billingsley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Berman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Berman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Embolism, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Calhoun is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Calhoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Asthma, Aspergillosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Bosley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Bosley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema and Thrombectomy.

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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 Galveston, 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 Galveston, 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 Galveston, 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 Galveston, 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 Galveston, 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 Galveston, 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 Galveston, 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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