The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Port Neches, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Empyema near Port Neches, TX. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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79 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sambasiva R. Sukhavasi MD PA

    2300 Highway 365 Ste 210, 
    Nederland, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sambasiva Sukhavasi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nederland, Texas. Dr. Sukhavasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    3500 Hwy 365, Ste. A200, Suite A200, 
    Port Arthur, TX 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Pitts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Arthur, Texas. Dr. Pitts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pitts is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    M. Boyd Herndon D.O. P.A.

    886 Sierra Dr, 
    Port Neches, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milton Herndon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Port Neches, Texas. Dr. Herndon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Port Arthur Medical Clinic Ned

    1300 Franklin Ave, 
    Nederland, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kahtan Kaissi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nederland, Texas. Dr. Kaissi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, High Cholesterol, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Rhg Of Texas PA

    2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Suite 501a, 
    Port Arthur, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wesley Palmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Arthur, Texas. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, and Tracheitis. Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatrics

    Primary Care Pediatrics PA

    8333 9th Ave Ste B, 
    Port Arthur, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Minda Toledo is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Port Arthur, Texas. Dr. Toledo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sinusitis, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    HCH Medical Clinic Inc

    876 Magnolia Ave, 
    Port Neches, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Neches, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meckel Syndrome, Nasal Flaring, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Prostatic Artery Embolization.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    K Paul Gerstenberg D O P A

    2645 Nall St, 
    Port Neches, TX 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    K Gerstenberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Neches, Texas. Dr. Gerstenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Anesthesiology

    K Paul Gerstenberg D O P A

    2645 Nall St, 
    Port Neches, TX 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Bell is a primary care provider, practicing in Anesthesiologist in Port Neches, Texas. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Home Care Plus

    2400 Highway 365 Ste 205, 
    Nederland, TX 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Badlissi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nederland, Texas. Dr. Badlissi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Dr. Bell Family Practice-Set

    520 S Twin City Hwy Ste 102, 
    Nederland, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Bell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nederland, Texas. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Michael J. Badlissi MD PA

    2300 Highway 365 Ste 330, 
    Nederland, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Badlissi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nederland, Texas. Dr. Badlissi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    John L. Forsythe M.D.P.A

    2300 Highway 365 Ste 230, 
    Nederland, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Forsythe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nederland, Texas. Dr. Forsythe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Osteoarthritis, Obesity in Children, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Healey Urology Clinic P.A.

    3180 Central Mall Dr, 
    Port Arthur, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Healey is a Urologist practicing medicine in Port Arthur, Texas. Dr. Healey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    C. G. Patel MD PA

    1411 S Highway 69, 
    Nederland, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chandrakant Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Nederland, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Heart Murmurs, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    6901 Medical Center Dr., Suite 220, Suite 220, 
    Orange, TX 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rutledge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, Texas. Dr. Rutledge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, High Cholesterol, Bronchitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Rutledge is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Texas Pulmonary Institute

    2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Ste 401, 
    Port Arthur, TX 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roozbeh Sharif is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Port Arthur, Texas. Dr. Sharif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Ste 204, 
    Port Arthur, TX 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sujatha Goli is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Port Arthur, Texas. Dr. Goli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Asbestosis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Trinity Clinic

    755 N. 11th St., Suite P3200, Suite P3200, 
    Beaumont, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Henderson is a Urologist practicing medicine in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Henderson is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Gulf Coast Health Center Pharmacy

    2548 Memorial Blvd, 
    Port Arthur, TX 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marsha Thigpen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Arthur, Texas. Dr. Thigpen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Port Neches, 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 Port Neches, 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 Port Neches, 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 Port Neches, 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 Port Neches, 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 Port Neches, 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 Port Neches, 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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