The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in West Lake Hills, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 355 doctor with experience in Empyema near West Lake Hills, TX. Of these, 285 are Experienced, 68 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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355 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Drew S. Sawyer MD PLLC

    1305 W 34th St Ste 408, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Drew Sawyer is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Sawyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Grass Allergy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Austin Diagnostic Clinic - Westlake

    1250 S Capital Of Texas Hwy Bldg 3 Fl 1, 
    West Lake Hills, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rehana Becker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Lake Hills, Texas. Dr. Becker 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 Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Becker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascension Medical Group Seton Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine

    1301 W 38th St Ste 400, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Alsumrain is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Alsumrain 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 Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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

    Ascension Medical Group Seton Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine

    1301 W 38th St Ste 400, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Morrison is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypovolemic Shock, Tracheobronchomalacia, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Ascension Medical Group Seton Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine

    1301 W 38th St Ste 400, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rumi Khan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Midtown Urology Associates

    911 W. 38th Street, Suite 200, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Mcclintock is a Urologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Mcclintock 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 Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Lithotripsy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Congress Avenue

    319 Congress Ave Ste 100, 
    Austin, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Duhaney is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Duhaney 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 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, and Testicular Failure. Dr. Duhaney is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    4407 Bee Caves Rd # 1-112, 
    West Lake Hills, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melba Lewis is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Lake Hills, Texas. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Tinnitus.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Karen L. Stierman MD PA

    2765 Bee Caves Rd Ste 205, 
    Austin, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Stierman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Stierman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Hearing Loss, and Empyema.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Karen L. Stierman MD PA

    2765 Bee Caves Rd Ste 205, 
    Austin, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Briggs is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Briggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Jacque Angerstein DO PA

    2765 Bee Caves Rd Ste 201, 
    Austin, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Byrd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Byrd 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Westlake

    1001 Westbank Dr, 
    West Lake Hills, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prior to joining Baylor Scott & White, Dr. Shulman spent 10 years in private practice in Austin and served as a clinical director for physician assistant and nurse practitioner students. She also served as an assistant professor of medicine for 10 years at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, providing medical care to hospital and outpatient patients as well as medical training of medical students and residents. Dr. Shulman 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. Shulman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Collagenous Colitis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Shulman is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Public Health and Preventive Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Public Health and Preventive Medicine

    Office

    1 Medical Dr, 
    Clarendon, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Howard is a primary care provider, practicing in Public Health and Preventive Medicine in Clarendon, Texas. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 310, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ratcliff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Ratcliff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Swimmer's Ear, Jones Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Butler & Burns Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 320, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradford Winegar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Winegar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ENT Specialists Of Austin

    720 W. 34th Street, #110, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsay Young is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, Short Philtrum, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Austin Regional Clinic PA

    6811 Austin Center Blvd Ste 300, 
    Austin, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Achal Dhruva is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Dhruva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sialadenitis, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine

    Austin Regional Clinic PA

    6811 Austin Center Blvd Ste 300, 
    Austin, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Leary is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Leary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Sleep Medicine

    Austin Regional Clinic PA

    6811 Austin Center Blvd Ste 300, 
    Austin, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Jones is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Office

    6500 N Mo Pac Expy Ste II-2102, 
    Austin, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Subir Chhikara is a Urologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Chhikara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Prostatitis, Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Varicocele, and UPJ Obstruction.

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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 West Lake Hills, 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 West Lake Hills, 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 West Lake Hills, 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 West Lake Hills, 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 West Lake Hills, 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 West Lake Hills, 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 West Lake Hills, 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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