The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Charles City, IA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 1008 doctor with experience in Empyema near Charles City, IA. Of these, 865 are Experienced, 137 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Floyd Valley Clinics — Le Mars

    714 Lincoln St NE, 
    Le Mars, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Odens is a family medicine physician at Floyd Valley Clinics LeMars. Dr. Odens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Osteoarthritis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Odens is board certified in Board Eligible - ABMS Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    ENT Clinic Of Iowa P.C.

    2600 Westown Parkway, Suite 360, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Hoisington is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hoisington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Head & Neck PC

    3901 Ingersoll Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished 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 Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hull Medical Clinic

    Hull, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul De Jong, MD, is a family medicine/OB physician at Sioux Center Health Medical Clinic Avera. Dr. De Jong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. De Jong is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Lakes Regional Family Medicine

    2301 Highway 71 S, Suite C, 
    Spirit Lake, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zachary Borus is a family medicine/OB physician at Lakes Regional Family Medicine. Dr. Borus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Borus is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Rock Rapids

    1100 S 10th Ave, Suite 100, 
    Rock Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. David Springer is a family medicine/OB physician at Avera Medical Group Rock Rapids. Dr. Springer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Springer is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Sibley

    600 9th Ave N, 
    Sibley, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Park, MD, a family medicine physician at Avera Medical Group Sibley, in Sibley, IA, provides primary care for the entire family. Dr. Park 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 Osteoarthritis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Nephrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Park is board certified in Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME); Medical Review Officer (MRO); Aviation Medical Examiner (AME); Board Eligible In Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Morgan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Morgan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Laryngitis, Sialadenitis, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Roca is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maxwell Cosmic is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cosmic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    105 Valley West Dr, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Simplot is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Simplot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Palatal Myoclonus.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Lakes Regional Healthcare

    2301 Hwy 71 South, 
    Spirit Lake, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Espelund is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Dr. Espelund is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Familial Deafness.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2101 Kimball Ave Ste LL14, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Tarr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Tarr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Lymphangitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

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

    Office

    1223 S Gear Ave Ste 304, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Velho is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Velho 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 Lung Metastases, Asthma, Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral required

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pranav Singh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation

    2720 Stone Park Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fadi Hammoudeh is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Hammoudeh 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 Asthma in Children, Asthma, Pneumonia, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary Associates A Professional Corporation

    2730 Pierce St Ste 401, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jitendrakumar Gupta is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Armbruster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Armbruster 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 Low Potassium Level, High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Armbruster is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Armbruster is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Horning is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blair Westerly is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Westerly 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 Asthma, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    When should I see an Empyema doctor near Charles City, 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 Charles City, 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 Charles City, 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 Charles City, 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 Charles City, 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 Charles City, 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 Charles City, 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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