The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Chesapeake, VA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Chesapeake, VA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 353 doctor with experience in Empyema near Chesapeake, VA. Of these, 293 are Experienced, 49 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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353 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Chesapeake Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC

    500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Keyes is a General Surgeon in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Keyes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Chesapeake Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC

    500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Pasquale is a General Surgeon in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Pasquale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Chesapeake Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC

    500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Leonard is an Otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Leonard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Rhinitis.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Chesapeake Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC

    500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Debo is a General Surgeon in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Debo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Chesapeake Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC

    500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Hester is an Otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Hester is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    725 Volvo Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen To is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. To is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Carilion Labs At Cariovascular Associates

    612 Kingsborough Sq Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Akkina is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Akkina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Virginia Medical Specialist PLC.

    516 Innovation Dr Ste 201, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Silva is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Nodules.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Urology Of Virginia

    229 Clearfield Ave, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Kelly is a Urologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Kelly has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Urology Of Virginia

    229 Clearfield Ave, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raman Unnikrishnan is a Urologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Unnikrishnan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Unnikrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Chesapeake Regional Cardiopulmonary-Pulmonology

    300 Medical Pkwy Ste 222A, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Himanshu Desai is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Carilion Labs At Cariovascular Associates

    612 Kingsborough Sq Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manojkumar Patel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Chesapeake Regional Cardiopulmonary-Pulmonology

    300 Medical Pkwy Ste 222A, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rana Khan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC

    705 Battlefield Blvd N, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Paver is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Paver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Flu, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

    Office

    713 Volvo Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bill Berry is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Berry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    713 Volvo Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Murrell is a General Surgeon in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Murrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Enlarged Adenoids, Empyema, Sialadenitis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC

    1239 Cedar Rd, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Johnston is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, Flu, and Otitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians

    213 River Walk Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Espiritu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Espiritu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat LTD.

    885 Kempsville Rd Ste 221, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Dorofi is an Otolaryngologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Dorofi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of Virginia

    229 Clearfield Ave, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Malcolm is a Urologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Malcolm 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, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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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