The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Staunton, VA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Staunton, VA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Empyema near Staunton, VA. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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43 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    University Of Virginia Physicians Group

    9 Pinnacle Dr, A03, 
    Fishersville, VA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Mihalek is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Mihalek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mihalek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    851 Statler Blvd, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Farley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Farley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Shingles, Chronic Cough, and Contact Dermatitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    851 Statler Blvd, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janet Polansky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Polansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Tracheitis, Sinusitis, and Acute Cystitis.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    851 Statler Blvd, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Diduch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Diduch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Shingles, Tracheitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - Staunton, VA

    42 Lambert St Ste 422, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Siman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Siman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Premature Ovarian Failure, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine-Staunton

    40 Lambert St Ste 522, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David B Chernoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. B Chernoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Staunton Medical Associates Inc.

    42 Lambert St Ste 511, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Pitsilos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Pitsilos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Idiopathic Edema, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Staunton Medical Associates Inc.

    42 Lambert St Ste 511, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Staunton Medical Associates Inc.

    42 Lambert St Ste 511, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2009 N Augusta St # B, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Edwards is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Fainting, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    EmergiCare Inc.

    42 Lambert St Ste 111, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane Landauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Landauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Anosmia, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sentara Primary Care & Therapy Center

    103 Community Way, 
    Staunton, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Formato is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Formato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    70 Medical Center Cir Ste 308, 
    Fishersville, VA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

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

    Office

    70 Medical Center Cir Ste 308, 
    Fishersville, VA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Verghese is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Verghese 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), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Augusta Medical Group

    53 S Medical Park Dr, 
    Fishersville, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Stisser is a Urologist in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Stisser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Stisser is currently accepting new patients.

    Theo Cisu
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Blue Ridge Urological, PC

    70 Medical Ctr Cir, Suite 208, 
    Fishersville, VA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Cisu is a general urologist with expertise in no-scalpel no-needle vasectomies, robotic surgery, kidney stones, enlarged prostate & urinary issues, erectile dysfunction, and prostate & kidney cancer. LGBTQ-friendly and veteran-friendly. Dr. Cisu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Papillary Necrosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Augusta Family Practice

    53 S Medical Park Dr, 
    Fishersville, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Reed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Augusta Family Practice

    53 S Medical Park Dr, 
    Fishersville, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Davies is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Davies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Augusta Medical Group

    53 S Medical Park Dr, 
    Fishersville, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Monroe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Monroe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    22 N Medical Park Dr, 
    Fishersville, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Salomon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Salomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 Staunton, 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 Staunton, 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 Staunton, 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 Staunton, 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 Staunton, 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 Staunton, 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 Staunton, 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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