The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Taylor, TX

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Empyema near Taylor, TX. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Franklin Chang
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Taylor

    403 Mallard Ln, 
    Taylor, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Franklin Chang began his career with Baylor Scott & White Health in 1995 as a resident physician in Family Medicine.  In 1998, he joined the medical staff of Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Taylor.  Over the next two and a half decades, he held positions within Baylor Scott & White including medical director of the Taylor clinic, regional medical director and chief of primary care in Round Rock.  He has also served on the hospital boards of Baylor Scott & White in Taylor and Round Rock, serving as hospital board chairman for both boards for five years.  His accolades include recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for years 2017-2023, as well as being named a Texas Top Doc from 2018-2023 and a Top Doc for 2020 by Austin Monthly magazine.  Outside of work, Dr. Chang stays active with his Christian faith, spending time with his wife and two sons, traveling and exercising. Dr. Chang treats patients age 5 and older. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Nathan Cohen
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Taylor

    403 Mallard Ln, 
    Taylor, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nathan Cohen is a board-certified physician, specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. He is passionate about caring for patients of all ages. Dr. Cohen is a proud member of the American College of Physicians (and its Texas Chapter), the Texas Medical Association, the Williamson County Medical Society. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, reading and sports. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Oligodendroglioma, Chronic Cough, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

    Franklin Smalley
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Taylor

    403 Mallard Ln, 
    Taylor, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Smalley is a lifelong resident of Central Texas. Heattended Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine andthen completed a Family Medicine residency at Texas A&M University HSCCollege of Medicine. Dr. Smalley is certified in Family Medicine by theAmerican Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Smalley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Mark Stone
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Taylor

    403 Mallard Ln, 
    Taylor, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    In college, Dr. Stone realized he could take his interest in science and math and combine it with his love for working with people. He chose a career in medicine because this was the perfect way to combine these things, and Family Medicine as a specialty provided him with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people of all ages every day.  Because of the variety of scenarios the specialty presents, Dr. Stone finds his days never seem mundane or boring. Outside of work, Dr. Stone is an avid runner, running four to five days a week for both his physical and mental health.  He also enjoys traveling with his wife and children, and is passionate about keeping in contact with his and his wife’s siblings and their families. Dr. Stone has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott And White Clinic Taylor

    403 Mallard Ln, 
    Taylor, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Dungog is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Taylor, Texas. Dr. Dungog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott And White Clinic Taylor

    403 Mallard Ln, 
    Taylor, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Ayars is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Taylor, Texas. Dr. Ayars is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Arc-Austin Regional Clinic-Hutto

    151 Exchange Blvd Ste 500, 
    Hutto, TX 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Suire is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hutto, Texas. Dr. Suire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Mountain Sickness, High Cholesterol, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Austin Regional Clinic PA

    151 Exchange Blvd, 500 Arc Hutto, 
    Hutto, TX 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Enas Pruitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hutto, Texas. Dr. Pruitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sinusitis, and Necrosis. Dr. Pruitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Austin Regional Clinic PA

    151 Exchange Blvd Ste 500, 
    Hutto, TX 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krupaben Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hutto, Texas. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Austin Regional Clinic PA

    151 Exchange Blvd Ste 500, 
    Hutto, TX 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hutto, Texas. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CareNow Urgent Care - Hutto

    4810 Gattis School Rd Ste 100, 
    Hutto, TX 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bethany Beauchamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hutto, Texas. Dr. Beauchamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Otitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Juan C. Herrera
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Pflugerville Medical Center (Building 1)

    2600 E Pflugerville Pkwy, Bldg 1, Ste 200, 
    Pflugerville, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Herrera uses robot-assisted technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, less pain, and a lower risk of infection due to the nature of the procedure. Learn more about robotic surgery . Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cystinuria, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Bladder Cancer, and Ureteroscopy.

    Jemina Z. Morales
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Pflugerville Medical Center (Building 1)

    2600 E Pflugerville Pkwy, Bldg 1, Ste 200, 
    Pflugerville, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jemina Morales is a board-certified physician, specializing in pulmonary medicine and critical care. Her professional interests include respiratory and critical illnesses. Dr. Morales is passionate about providing exceptional care for her adult patients. Her goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance medical knowledge in her field. She is a proud member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Thoracic Society, the American Lung Association and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Morales enjoys spending time with her family and puppies, doing outdoor activities and traveling. Dr. Morales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Anuj Sharma
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1)

    2600 E Pflugerville Pkwy, Bldg 1, Ste 100, 
    Pflugerville, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anuj Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pflugerville, Texas. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Georgetown ENT

    3201 S Austin Ave Ste 370, 
    Georgetown, TX 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Franklin is an Otolaryngologist in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Georgetown Medical Clinic

    3201 S Austin Ave Ste 210, 
    Georgetown, TX 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greg Willis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Willis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Central Texas Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates

    1900 Scenic Dr Ste 2220, 
    Georgetown, TX 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominic Dekeratry is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Dekeratry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Austin Regional Clinic PA

    2100 Autumn Slate Dr Ste 150, 
    Pflugerville, TX 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeetha Mariappan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pflugerville, Texas. Dr. Mariappan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Ramon Esparza MD PA Dba

    1750 Red Bud Ln, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Esparza is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Esparza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Austin Regional Clinic PA

    940 W University Ave Ste 101, 
    Georgetown, TX 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chau Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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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 Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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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