The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Charlottesville, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Empyema near Charlottesville, VA. Of these, 83 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Urological Associates LTD.

    155 Riverbend Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Passarella is a Urologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Passarella is rated as a Distinguished 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 Kidney Stones, Boils, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2205 Fontaine Ave, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jane Shaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Shaw is rated as a Distinguished 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 Empyema, Pleurisy, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UVA Health Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Albon is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Albon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Lung Transplant.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    UVA Health Urologic Oncology

    1240 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirsten Greene is a Urologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Greene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Emergency Medicine

    Sentara Martha Jefferson Medical & Surgical Associates

    500 Martha Jefferson Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Wiaterek is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Wiaterek 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 Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    UVA Health ENT Clinic

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2200, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Spencer Payne is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Payne is rated as a Distinguished 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 Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urological Associates LTD.

    155 Riverbend Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Osborne is a Urologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Osborne 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 Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Boils, and UPJ Obstruction.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urological Associates LTD.

    155 Riverbend Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julian Fagerli is a Urologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Fagerli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Sentara Martha Jefferson Medical & Surgical Associates

    500 Martha Jefferson Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Anderson is a Urologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced 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 Obstructive Uropathy, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    UVA Health Urology Clinic

    500 Ray C Hunt Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Culp is a Urologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Culp 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ureterocele, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    UVA Health Urology Clinic

    500 Ray C Hunt Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracey Krupski is a Urologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Krupski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Intussusception in Children, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Downtown Family Healthcare Inc

    310 Avon St Ste 9, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deirdre Donovan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Donovan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Collagenous Colitis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    David S Witmer MD PC

    912 E High St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lanham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Lanham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    UVA Health Pediatric Otolaryngology

    1204 W Main St Fl 6, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Brand is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Brand 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 Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Short Philtrum.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Medexpress Urgent Care PC-Virginia

    260 Pantops Ctr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Chan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Flu, Tracheitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    UVA Health University Medical Associates

    1222 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohan Nadkarni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Nadkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Office

    2 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marguerite Lippert is a Urologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Lippert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    UVA Health Family Medicine

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Gazewood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gazewood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Bell's Palsy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Singer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yun Shim is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Shim 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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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