The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in galveston, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Empyema near galveston, TX. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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45 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karl Crudo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Crudo 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Crudo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhumita Banga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Banga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Banga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Hepatitis C, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Hepatitis. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston,, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cleavon Covington is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston,, Texas. Dr. Covington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Covington is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Sonstein is a Urologist practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Sonstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Peyronie Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Sonstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Mathis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Mathis is rated as an Experienced 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 Sciatica, Scoliosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mathis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    400 Harborside Dr Ste 104, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Otitis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    301 Univ 1123 Rte, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juliet Mckee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Mckee 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mckee is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Sreshta is a Urologist practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Sreshta is rated as an Experienced 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 Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Sreshta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Williams is a Urologist practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced 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 Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victor Sierpina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Sierpina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. Dr. Sierpina is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Laforte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Laforte 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 Obesity, Tenosynovitis, Obesity in Children, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy. Dr. Laforte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bernard Karnath is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Karnath is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Karnath is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Billingsley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Billingsley is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteomyelitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Billingsley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Megan Berman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Berman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Embolism, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Berman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Stupka-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Stupka-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chinyere Ogamdi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Ogamdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Ogamdi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    William Calhoun is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Calhoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Asthma, Aspergillosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Calhoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Siddiqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abdelrahman Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Ali 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 Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Primary Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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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