The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Temple, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Empyema near Temple, TX. Of these, 66 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Ashley A. Liou
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Liou is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Liou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Pleural Effusion, Asthma, and Endoscopy.

    Shekhar Ghamande
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi

    Dr. Ghamande has been in practice in pulmonary and critical care medicine since 2003. His practice involves pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine with roughly 40% of the time spent in the ICU. As a program director of the pulmonary & critical care fellowship, he organizes the education and runs the fellowship. He advocates for a patient-centered, evidence-based medicine curriculum that fosters scientific inquiry and also focuses on the fellows' well-being. He is involved in research, and quality improvement and has numerous publications and presentations at National meetings. Dr. Ghamande's areas of expertise include sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and acute respiratory failure. Dr. Ghamande is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Drowsiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    David W. Clark
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialty Clinic - Temple

    1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, 
    Temple, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. David Clark is a board-certified otolaryngologist who treats conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat (ENT) and specializes in rhinology—diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions related to the nose and paranasal sinuses. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and is a member of the American Rhinologic Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and the Texas Association of Otolaryngology. His clinical interests include sinonasal inflammatory disease such as chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis, smell loss, and nasal obstruction as well as sinonasal tumors.  He treats both adults and children. He currently holds faculty appointments for Baylor College of Medicine and Texas A&M Health Science Center and serves as the Director of Rhinology at the Baylor Scott and White Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program in Temple. In his free time, Dr. Clark enjoys traveling, fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Clark 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, Mucormycosis, Septoplasty, and Turbinectomy.

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    Erin T. Bird
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Scott And White Clinic

    810 W U Ave, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Bird is a Urologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Bird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Vasectomy.

    Joseph M. Brading
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Brading is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Brading is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Whitney S. Prince
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Scott And White Clinic

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Prince is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care physician who has focused her practice on the care of critically ill patients. Throughout her professional career, she has worked closely with CHEST (the American College of Chest Physicians) and teaches at multiple national courses annually with an emphasis on critical care ultrasound. She has been designated a CHEST Distinguished Educator each year since the award was established in 2017 for her ultrasound teaching efforts. Dr. Prince has also been recognized as a Texas Monthly Rising Star in Critical Care Medicine in 2016-2018 and Texas Monthly Super Doctor in Critical Care Medicine 2020-2023. Dr. Prince's areas of expertise include sepsis, cardiopulmonary life support, respiratory failure and ventilator management, management of multiorgan failure, pulmonary embolism response team, management of acute stroke and nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, and post-operative management of neurosurgical and cardiovascular surgery patients. Dr. Prince is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Juan F. Sanchez
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sanchez has been in Temple for the past 14 years, pursuing his passion for patient-centered medical care and the education of future physicians. Dr. Sanchez's areas of expertise include lung cancer, pleural effusion, COPD, interstitial lung disease, lung transplantation, and tracheal stenosis. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Patrick S. Lowry
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Lowry is a Urologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Lowry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Richard C. Beckendorf
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Beckendorf has a background in research in the basic sciences and earned a Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, prior to attending medical school. Upon completing medical training in 2002, he enjoyed working in pulmonary and critical care private practice for 3 years. In 2005, he began his employment at Baylor Scott and White in Temple, TX, which he considers the best decision of his professional career. He serves as the Medical Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory and of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. He is involved in the education of pulmonary and critical care fellows, internal medicine residents and anesthesiology interns as well as medical students. Dr. Beckendorf's areas of expertise include asthma and COPD, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis, pleural disease and effusions, pulmonary nodules and thoracic lymphadenopathy, chronic cough, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and Alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency, sarcoidosis and autoimmune conditions of the lung, viral, bacterial and fungal pneumonia, occupation-related lung diseases including asbestosis, and lung cancer. Dr. Beckendorf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema.

    Kristofer R. Wagner
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristofer Wagner is a Urologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

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

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Scott is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohan Rudrappa is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Rudrappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Embolectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Roger W. Kylberg
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple Downtown

    409 W Adams Ave, 
    Temple, TX 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Roger Kylberg is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. His professional interests include multigenerational family care and geriatrics. Dr. Kylberg is passionate about treating patients, from children to older adults, whom he considers friends and neighbors, through therapeutic partnership. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Medical Association. Outside of work, Dr. Kylberg enjoys spending time with family, running and reading. Dr. Kylberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Terry G. Rascoe
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    409 W Adams Ave, 
    Temple, TX 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terry Rascoe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Rascoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Daniel J. Smith
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    1605 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Maybelline V. Lezama
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Center For Diagnostic Medicine - Temple

    1605 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maybelline Lezama is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Lezama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Samy Heshmat
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samy Heshmat is a Urologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Heshmat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Marawan E. Tayeb
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Marawan El Tayeb received his medical degree from Alexandria University, Egypt in 2005 with honors. He completed his urology residency at Alexandria Main University Hospitals in 2010. He then finished a pediatric urology fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in 2013, followed by an endourology fellowship at Methodist Hospital, Indiana University in 2015. Dr. El Tayeb joined Baylor Scott & White Health in 2015. Dr. El Tayeb specializes in the medical and minimally invasive surgical management of kidney stones and benign prostatic hyperplasia. He was the first in Texas to perform Holmium Laser Enucleations (HOLEP) of the prostate. He has published more than 48 peer-reviewed articles and four book chapters and presented more than 50 abstracts. He is currently the chief of the Urology Division, Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at Baylor Scott and White in Temple, and a clinical associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine; he also serves as the director of international education and research in the department of surgery. Dr. Tayeb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Joseph P. Carlin
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Carlin is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Carlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Floyd E. Jernigan
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Floyd Jernigan is a board-certified physician specializing in Family Medicine. His professional interests include child and adolescent health, behavioral health, diabetes and psychiatric illnesses. Dr. Jernigan is passionate about building relationships with his patients of all ages, focusing on preventive health and lifestyle modifications to achieve a better quality of life. He believes that good health and better choices are essential to having more time to enjoy the things we love as we age. Dr. Jernigan is a proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Family Medicine and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking, golfing, reading and traveling. Dr. Jernigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Chronic Cough, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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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 Temple, 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 Temple, 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 Temple, 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 Temple, 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 Temple, 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 Temple, 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 Temple, 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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