The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in New Braunfels, TX

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near New Braunfels, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Empyema near New Braunfels, TX. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    The ENT Center Of New Braunfels

    948 Gruene Rd Ste 120, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Franklin is an Otolaryngologist in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine

    Hill Country Ear Nose & Throat PA

    42 Gruene Park Dr, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Lano is a Sleep Medicine provider in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Lano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

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

    New Braunfels Endocrinology PLLC

    790 Generations Dr Ste 405, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Shetty is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Shetty 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), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

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    Michael Blair
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Trinity Clinic

    1340 Wonder World Dr., Suite 2300, Suite 2300, 
    San Marcos, TX 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Blair is an Otolaryngologist in San Marcos, Texas. Dr. Blair is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Uc4life Wellness Center-New Braunfels LLC

    264 W Mill St, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Endoscopy.

    Christopher Wofford
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    774 Landa St., 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Wofford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Wofford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

    Warren Albrecht
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    774 Landa St., 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Albrecht is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Albrecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Yen-linh Krantz
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    774 Landa St., 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yen-linh Krantz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Krantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2020 Sundance Pkwy Ste A2, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Porter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Porter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology San Antonio PA

    2020 Sundance Pkwy, Suite A2, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Cockerill is a Urologist in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Cockerill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Meckel Syndrome, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Cockerill is currently accepting new patients.

    Kristyn Mathewson
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    2020 Sundance Pkwy., Ste. A1, Suite A1, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristyn Mathewson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Mathewson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Brittani Smith
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    2020 Sundance Pkwy., Ste. A1, Suite A1, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittani Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Oral Herpes, Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Carlos Campos MD MPH

    189 E Austin St Ste 102, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Campos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Campos 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 High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Jay L. Gruhlkey MD PA

    952 Gruene Rd Ste 150, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Gruhlkey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Gruhlkey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels

    600 N Union Ave, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Paez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Paez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Cellulitis, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Central Texas Infectious Disease PA

    598 N Union Ave Ste 350, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lori Hickson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Hickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - New Braunfels, TX

    457 Landa St Ste C, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Fehlis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Fehlis 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 High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hill Country Medical Associates

    774 Landa St, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randal Jacks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Jacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hill Country Medical Associates

    774 Landa St, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Reeves is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are ECHO Virus, Somatostatinoma, VIPoma, and Shingles.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hill Country Medical Associates

    774 Landa St, 
    New Braunfels, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dorothy Overman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Overman 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 Hives.

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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 New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, 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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