The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Tyler, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Empyema near Tyler, TX. Of these, 101 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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126 providers found
    Elite in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UT Health North Campus Tyler

    11937 US Highway 271, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Idell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Idell is rated as an Elite 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 Empyema, Pleural Effusion, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Trinity Clinic

    Tyler, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kirkpatrick is a Urologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Kirkpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Trinity Clinic

    Tyler, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Burkitt Jensen is a Urologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Jensen is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    619 S. Fleishel Ave., Suite 100, Suite 100, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamal Mubarak is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Mubarak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Mubarak is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    520 E. Douglas Blvd., 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Lua is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Lua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Lua is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Trinity Clinic

    Tyler, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Wegener is a Urologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Wegener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    619 S. Fleishel Ave., Suite 100, Suite 100, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suman Sinha is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sinha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    619 S. Fleishel Ave., Suite 100, Suite 100, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hunter is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Hunter 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 Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Emphysema. Dr. Hunter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    619 S. Fleishel Ave., Suite 100, Suite 100, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leon Tung is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tung is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    619 S. Fleishel Ave., Suite 100, Suite 100, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Henderson is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Henderson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Trinity Clinic

    733 S. Fleishel Ave., Floor 2, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Toney is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Toney 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 Otitis, Mastoiditis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Toney is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Trinity Clinic

    501 Saunders Ave., Suite 320, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Scott Kohlert is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Kohlert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Kohlert is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    520 E. Douglas Blvd., 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Julia Hwang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UT Health East Texas Physicians-Pulmonology, An Outpatient Department Of UT Health Tyler

    912 S Fleishel Ave, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ketan Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    UT Health East Texas Physicians-Pulmonology, An Outpatient Department Of UT Health Tyler

    912 S Fleishel Ave, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Wang is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UT Health East Texas Physicians-Pulmonology, An Outpatient Department Of UT Health Tyler

    912 S Fleishel Ave, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varalaxmi Nannaka is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Nannaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital

    3131 Troup Hwy., 
    Tyler, TX 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lively is a primary care provider, practicing in Physiatrist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Lively is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Lively is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    520 E. Douglas Blvd., 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oscar Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Wilson is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    520 E. Douglas Blvd., 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Stanford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Stanford is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Volkmann Contracture. Dr. Stanford is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    520 E. Douglas Blvd., 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Coltman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Coltman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Endoscopy.

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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 Tyler, 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 Tyler, 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 Tyler, 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 Tyler, 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 Tyler, 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 Tyler, 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 Tyler, 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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