The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in ridgefield, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Empyema near ridgefield, WA. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5515 Pioneer St, 
    Ridgefield, WA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip St John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ridgefield, Washington. Dr. St John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Mastoiditis, Dementia, Cellulitis, and Pustules. Dr. St John is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Allergy Asthma And Dermatology Associates PC

    2415 NE 134th St Ste 107, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Kazmierowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Kazmierowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Kazmierowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Legacy Medical Group-Salmon Creek Internal Medicine-A Department Of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 460, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Roddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Roddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Alzheimer's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Roddy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Urology Clinic Of Southwest WA

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 285, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Berinstein is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Berinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Tinnitus. Dr. Berinstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Salmon Creek Pharmacy

    14406 NE 20th Ave, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Colven is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Colven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, Pertussis, and Opisthotonos.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2211 NE 139th St, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terry Milam is a Urologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Milam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Milam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2211 NE 139th St, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Shapiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cholecystitis, Low Sodium Level, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    The Vancouver Clinic Inc. PS

    2525 NE 139th St, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Kline is a Urologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Kline is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Ureterocele, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Kline is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    The Vancouver Clinic Inc. PS

    2525 NE 139th St, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Renganathan Srinivasan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Srinivasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Srinivasan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    900 NE 139th St Ste 202, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Speaker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Speaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperhidrosis, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Herpetic Stomatitis, and Ascariasis. Dr. Speaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    900 NE 139th St Ste 202, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Ly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Ly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperhidrosis, Vertigo, Listeriosis, and COVID-19. Dr. Ly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    900 NE 139th St Ste 202, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Supranee Nopachai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Nopachai 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 Herpetic Stomatitis, Gingivostomatitis, Oral Herpes, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Nopachai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    900 NE 139th St Ste 202, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olivia Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpetic Stomatitis, Gingivostomatitis, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Menopause. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Legacy Medical Group-Salmon Creek Internal Medicine-A Department Of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 460, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ross Puterbaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Puterbaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Puterbaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2529 NE 139th St Ste 300, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrienne Heckler is a Urologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Heckler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, UPJ Obstruction, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Heckler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 460, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charul Sen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Sen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Legacy Medical Group-Salmon Creek Family Medicine-A Department Of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 450 Office, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jefferey Bowden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Bowden 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), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bowden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Legacy Medical Group-Geriatrics-A Department Of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 460, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aruna Jayaram is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Jayaram 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Legacy Medical Group-Salmon Creek Family Medicine-A Department Of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 450 Office, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maysee Salleva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Salleva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Salleva is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    100 E 33rd St Ste 206, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Koscinska is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Koscinska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Koscinska 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 ridgefield, 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 ridgefield, 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 ridgefield, 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 ridgefield, 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 ridgefield, 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 ridgefield, 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 ridgefield, 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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