The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Bellingham, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Empyema near Bellingham, WA. Of these, 26 are Experienced.

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26 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Network - Whatcom Family Medicine

    3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 160, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Goggin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Goggin 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Goggin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    220 Unity St, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Swedish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frances Jablonski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Jablonski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Male Genital Sores, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Jablonski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    220 Unity St, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elisabeth Gehringer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Gehringer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Gehringer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Bellingham Bay Family Medicine

    722 N State St, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Fox is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Ascites. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    PeaceHealth Ambulatory Pharmacist

    3001 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 14A, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Ilocano, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Garo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Garo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Dysfibrinogenemia, Factor 12 Deficiency, and Factor 5 Deficiency. Dr. Garo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1616 Cornwall Ave Ste 205, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Clure is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Clure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Reynolds Syndrome. Dr. Clure is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Associates In Family Medicine

    3130 Ellis St, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avneet Rattan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Rattan 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 Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Vertigo, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Rattan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Associates In Family Medicine

    3130 Ellis St, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian, French, Hindi, Italian, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Patterson 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Optum – Bellingham

    3130 Ellis St, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roger Sharf is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Sharf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Phantom Limb Pain, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Sharf is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Sharf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Associates In Family Medicine

    3130 Ellis St, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian, German, Italian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Milan Banjanin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Banjanin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Banjanin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Bellingham Ear Nose Throat And Facial Surgery Inc.

    2940 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avram Hecht is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Hecht 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 Swimmer's Ear, Tonsil Stones, Palatal Myoclonus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Hecht is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martha Gillham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Gillham 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 Gangrene, Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gillham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colleen Overdorf is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Overdorf 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 Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Overdorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Russian, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jolanta Olson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Olson 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 Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Olson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Sea Mar. Community Health Centers

    4455 Cordata Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Grymaloski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Grymaloski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Grymaloski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    The Casperson Clinic (By Appointment Only)

    2075 Barkley Blvd Ste 230, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Casperson is a Urologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Casperson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Casperson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Priority Care At PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic

    4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 1A, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Whitehead is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Whitehead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, Cellulitis, and Empyema. Dr. Whitehead is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine At PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic

    4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 2C, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Beieler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Beieler 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, TMJ Disorders, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Beieler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Madrona Medical Group PS

    4545 Cordata Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Czech, German, Hindi, Italian, Kannada, Mandarin, Marathi, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Terry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Terry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, Mastoiditis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Terry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Unity Care Northwest-Ferndale

    6060 Portal Way, 
    Ferndale, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Spanish, Urdu, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Junge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ferndale, Washington. Dr. Junge 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 Erysipelas, St. Anthony's Fire, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Junge 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 Bellingham, WA?

    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 Bellingham, WA?

    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 Bellingham, WA?

    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 Bellingham, WA?

    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 Bellingham, WA?

    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 Bellingham, WA?

    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 Bellingham, WA?

    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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