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    MediFind found 149 doctor with experience in Empyema near Ankeny, IA. Of these, 123 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    149 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

      111 Nw 9th St, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Schulte is an Urologist in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Schulte is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

      111 Nw 9th St, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Birusingh is an Urologist in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Birusingh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Birusingh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      1316 Nw Reinhart Dr, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Baughman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Baughman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Baughman is currently accepting new patients.

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      Amy Mitchell
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Prairie Trail Family Medicine

      2605 Southwest White Birch Drive, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Mitchell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Macroamylasemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Brian Scott
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Briarwood Family Medicine

      120 Northwest 36th Street, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Jason Kopp
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Prairie Trail Family Medicine

      2605 Southwest White Birch Drive, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Kopp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Kopp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Giuliana Vande
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Briarwood Family Medicine

      120 Northwest 36th Street, 0, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Giuliana Vande is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Vande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Tristan Mckenna
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Prairie Trail Family Medicine

      2605 Southwest White Birch Drive, 0, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tristan Mckenna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Laura Abels
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Abels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Abels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      David Harrison
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Harrison 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 High Cholesterol.

      Dominick C. Ervelli
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Internal Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, 0, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dominick Ervelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Ervelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Diverticular Disease, and Hip Replacement.

      Ricardo Bendezu
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ricardo Bendezu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Bendezu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      George Gura
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Internal Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, 0, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Gura is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Gura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Gitelman Syndrome, Low Potassium Level, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Iowa Ent Center PLLC

      319 N Ankeny Blvd, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Arun Gupta is an Otolaryngologist in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, and DFNB1. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      On With Life Inc

      715 Sw Ankeny Rd, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Douglas Layton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Layton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sinusitis. Dr. Layton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      800 E 1st St, 1700 Mercyone Ankeny Famil, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Nowak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Nowak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Pustules, Cellulitis, and Labyrinthitis. Dr. Nowak is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      800 E 1st St, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anthony Greco is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Greco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Respiratory Acidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia. Dr. Greco is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      800 E 1st St, 1700 Mercyone Ankeny Famil, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amna Tanweer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Tanweer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Tanweer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      2515 Sw State St, Suite 100, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Deanna Questad is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Questad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Questad is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      1810 Sw White Birch Circle, Ste 111, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Mccleary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mccleary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, and Delirium. Dr. Mccleary is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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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 Ankeny, IA?

      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 Ankeny, IA?

      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 Ankeny, IA?

      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 Ankeny, IA?

      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 Ankeny, IA?

      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 Ankeny, IA?

      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 Ankeny, IA?

      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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