The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Fort Smith, AR

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Empyema near Fort Smith, AR. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
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    Urology Group Of Western Arkansas

    5500 Ellsworth Rd, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Basham is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Basham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Basham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baptist Health Cancer Center-Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave Ste 400, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arturo Meade is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Meade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Meade is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

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    4600 Towson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fareed Kannout is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Kannout is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Tracheitis. Dr. Kannout is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    The Guidance Center-Primary Care Clinic

    3117 S 70th St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Schmitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Schmitz is rated as an Advanced 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Schmitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urologic Specialists Of Oklahoma Inc

    6801 Rogers Ave, Suite 202, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Pritchard is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Pritchard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, UPJ Obstruction, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Pritchard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urologic Specialists Of Oklahoma Inc

    6801 Rogers Ave, Suite 202, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Rashid is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Rashid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Rashid is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urologic Specialists Of Oklahoma Inc

    6801 Rogers Ave, Suite 202, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cole Davis is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Vasectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urologic Specialists Of Oklahoma Inc

    6801 Rogers Ave, Suite 202, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Confer is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Confer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Carbuncle, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Confer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urologic Specialists Of Oklahoma Inc

    6801 Rogers Ave, Suite 202, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunshine Murray is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urologic Specialists Of Oklahoma Inc

    6801 Rogers Ave, Suite 202, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Powell is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Powell 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 Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Dallas Street

    7800 Dallas St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Cox is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Macroamylasemia, Hypothyroidism, Colitis, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Dallas Street

    7800 Dallas St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Beena Syed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Sparks Medical Foundation

    209 Pointer Trl W, 
    Van Buren, AR 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chansamorn Nouansavane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Buren, Arkansas. Dr. Nouansavane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Nouansavane is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urology Group Of Western Arkansas

    5500 Ellsworth Rd, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Knobloch is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Knobloch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Knobloch is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urologic Specialists Of Oklahoma Inc

    6801 Rogers Ave Ste 202, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Wilkin is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Wilkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Wilkin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Linson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Linson is rated as an Advanced 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 Grass Allergy, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Linson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urologic Specialists Of Oklahoma Inc

    6801 Rogers Ave, Suite 202, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jack Miller is a Urologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sophia Meyer Family Medicine LLC

    620 Broadway St, 
    Van Buren, AR 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Frisbie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Buren, Arkansas. Dr. Frisbie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Insomnia, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Frisbie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Western AR River Valley Med Res Corp

    612 S 12th St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David King is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, HIV/AIDS, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Western AR River Valley Med Res Corp

    612 S 12th St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Lane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Lane 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 Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Muscle Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lane 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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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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