The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Salem, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Empyema near Salem, VA. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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92 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Blue Mountain Pathology Professioanl Corporation

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Dorsey is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Dorsey 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    1970 Roanoke Blvd, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Agarwal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Agarwal 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 Gallbladder Disease, Mandibuloacral Dysplasia, Empyema, Gallbladder Removal, and Tenotomy.

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

    Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Boyd is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Boyd 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Blue Ridge Surgery Center

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Daniel is a Urologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Daniel 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, Kidney Stones, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Daniel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    LewisGale Physicians ENT - Salem

    1930 Braeburn Cir, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Gross is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Lewisgale Physicians Urology-Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste C3, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Starks is a Urologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Starks 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 Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Tubal Ligation, and Vasectomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Roanoke Valley Ent. & Allergy PC

    4633 Brambleton Ave Ste 100, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Lenkowski is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Lenkowski is rated as a Distinguished 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 Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Sinusitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Salem Family Clinic

    431 Apperson Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ezekiel Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Jones 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 Adult Still's Disease, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine-Salem

    1935 W Main St, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deana A Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. A Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Blue Mountain Pathology Professioanl Corporation

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hanabury is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Hanabury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Otitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Blue Mountain Pathology Professioanl Corporation

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Killeen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Killeen 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, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Blue Mountain Pathology Professioanl Corporation

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Glontz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Glontz 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine-Roanoke Salem

    1314 Peters Creek Rd NW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth L Polk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. L Polk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3716 Melrose Ave NW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Bell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Bell 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Dementia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    New Horizons Healthcare

    3716 Melrose Ave NW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayesha Nazli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Nazli 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Lewisgale Physicians Internal Medicine-Electric Road

    1802 Electric Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vashist Nobbee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Nobbee is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine-Oakgrove

    1818 Electric Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Apollo Leong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Leong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Dysgenesis, Newborn Jaundice, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine-Oakgrove

    1818 Electric Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary O Hagan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. O Hagan 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine-Oakgrove

    1818 Electric Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica R Whiting is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. R Whiting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    LewisGale Physicians Pulmonology - Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste B-1, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Greene is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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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