The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Texas, US

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 6444 doctor with experience in Empyema near Texas, US. Of these, 5352 are Experienced, 973 are Advanced, 118 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UT Health North Campus Tyler

    11937 US Highway 271, 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Idell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Idell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Pleural Effusion, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Buddima Ranasinghe
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Texas Health Urology Specialists

    1300 W Terrell Ave, Ste 400, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Buddima Ranasinghe is a board-certified urologist with specialized training in the use of robotic-assisted technology for urologic care. His areas of clinical focus include general and laparoscopic urologic surgeries, bladder and prostate health, and treatment of adrenal masses. In 2019, Dr. Ranasinghe began serving as a staff urologist within the Henry Ford Health System in Jackson, Mich. Prior to that time, he spent six years in general surgery and urology at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.Dr. Ranasinghe earned his medical degree at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in New York City. He went on to complete his urology residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn before completing a robotic urologic fellowship at The Vattikuti Urology Institute at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Mich. Dr. Ranasinghe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Paul B. Anthony
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Texas Health Adult Care

    2100 Hedgcoxe Road, Suite 100, 
    Plano, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Anthony is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Plano, Texas. Dr. Anthony is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

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    Alan G. Kaye
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Texas Health Internal Medicine

    8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 800, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Kaye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kaye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Jeremy P. Watkins
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Texas Health Care, P.L.L.C.

    5751 Edwards Ranch Road, Suite 200, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Watkins is an Otolaryngologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Watkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Christine Gilliam
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Everyones Ent & Sinus Center

    21738 Hardy Oak Blvd #103, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Gilliam is an Otolaryngologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Gilliam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Tahir S. Ali
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Texas Health Care, P.L.L.C.

    4920 Overton Commons Court, Ste 100, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Tahir Ali is an Otolaryngologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Ali 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), Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome.

    Michael Blair
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Trinity Clinic

    1340 Wonder World Dr., Suite 2300, Suite 2300, 
    San Marcos, TX 
    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.

    John B. Mcintyre
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Texas Health Care, P.L.L.C.

    5751 Edwards Ranch Road, Suite 200, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    John Mcintyre is an Otolaryngologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Mcintyre 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, Perichondritis, and Sinusitis.

    Neelesh H. Mehendale
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates Of Texas, PA

    4401 Coit Road, Suite 411, 
    Frisco, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelesh Mehendale is an Otolaryngologist in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Mehendale 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), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Hyperparathyroidism.

    Ewen Tseng
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ewen Tseng

    8380 Warren Pkwy, Ste 504, 
    Frisco, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Tseng earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He then completed an internship and a residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Tseng is board-certified in otolaryngology. Dr. Tseng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Dale R. Ehmer
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates Of Texas, PA

    4401 Coit Road, Suite 411, 
    Frisco, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dale Ehmer is an Otolaryngologist in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Ehmer 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), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

    Amir M. Khan
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonics Plus, PLLC

    141 RVG Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Waxahachie, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Khan is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Khan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    William N. Drake
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Texas Health Family Care

    10900 Founders Way, Suite 103, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William Drake has been serving the primary care needs of North Texas families since 1995. He is focused on providing quality preventative medicine as the first line of defense for patients of all ages. Dr. Drake is dedicated to serving his patients by providing personalized health and wellness services through exemplary care, education and research. He is especially passionate about research and treatments in the areas of juvenile and adult diabetes.Dr. Drake earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan in East Lansing. He completed his family medicine residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Drake is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American Diabetes Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Academy of Family Physicians and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Drake is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

    John G. Hoffman
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Texas Health Family Care

    2730 SW Wilshire Boulevard, 
    Burleson, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hoffman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burleson, Texas. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Alfred T. Hulse
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Texas Health Family Care

    7001 Granbury Road, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfred Hulse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Hulse has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    A E. Bailey
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Texas Health Family Care

    101 Crown Point Blvd, Ste 200, 
    Willow Park, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    A Bailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Willow Park, Texas. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Tearani J. Williams
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Texas Health Family Care

    6500 Sierra Drive, Ste 150, 
    Irving, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tearani Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irving, Texas. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Aitazaz A. Shah
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Texas Health Internal Medicine

    Denton, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aitazaz Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Robert W. Petrie
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Texas Health Family Care

    6100 Lake Worth Boulevard, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Petrie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Petrie has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

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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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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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