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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Empyema near Fairbanks, AK. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    14 providers found
      Alois A. Treybal
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Alpine Medical Group

      605 Chief Thomas Dr, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alois Treybal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Treybal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Pinworms. Dr. Treybal is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Fairbanks Urology

      1211 Cushman St, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Sharp is an Urologist in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Sharp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Familial Wilms Tumor 2, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Sharp is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Tanana Valley Clinic LLC

      1001 Noble St, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Grayson Westfall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Westfall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Westfall is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Tanana Valley Clinic LLC

      1001 Noble St, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Konkani, Portuguese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Sheridan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Sheridan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Vertigo. Dr. Sheridan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Tanana Valley Clinic LLC

      1001 Noble St, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Zachary Werle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Werle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Acute Cystitis, Vertigo, and Cellulitis. Dr. Werle is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Tanana Valley Clinic LLC

      1001 Noble St, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Dillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Dillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Fainting. Dr. Dillon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Tanana Valley Clinic LLC

      1001 Noble St, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Claire Stoltz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Stoltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Stoltz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Tanana Valley Clinic LLC

      1001 Noble St, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Accola is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Accola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Accola is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Tanana Valley Clinic LLC

      1650 Cowles St, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amber Figueroa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Figueroa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Figueroa is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Tanana Chiefs Conference

      1717 W Cowles St, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nathaniel Buffington is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Buffington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Buffington is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      1919 Lathrop St., Ste 103, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Raugust is an Otolaryngologist in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Raugust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Empyema.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Ear Nose And Throat Clinic Inc

      1919 Lathrop St, Suite 103, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sam Kim is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Ozena, and Palatal Myoclonus. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Clinic Inc

      1919 Lathrop St, Suite 103, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Korean, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Hammond is an Otolaryngologist in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Hammond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Otitis, Laryngitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Hammond is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      607 Old Steese Hwy, Suite B 306, 
      Fairbanks, AK 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Japanese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tony Nimeh is an Urologist in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Nimeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Testicular Failure, Bladder Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Nimeh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Fairbanks, AK?

      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 Fairbanks, AK?

      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 Fairbanks, AK?

      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 Fairbanks, AK?

      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 Fairbanks, AK?

      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 Fairbanks, AK?

      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 Fairbanks, AK?

      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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