The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Hiawatha, IA

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Hiawatha, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Empyema near Hiawatha, IA. Of these, 48 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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52 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Unitypoint Clinic Multi-Specialty-Cedar Rapids

    855 A Ave NE Ste 400, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Lindsay is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Lindsay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Unitypoint Clinic Multi-Specialty-Cedar Rapids

    855 A Ave NE Ste 400, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamad Azam is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Azam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Telisak is an Otolaryngologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Telisak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and Laryngectomy.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Giesler is a General Surgeon in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Giesler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Empyema, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Carpenter is an Otolaryngologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Carpenter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Medlabs-Hiawatha Internal Med

    1001 N Center Point Rd, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Boileau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Boileau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1350 Boyson Rd Ste B, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Cearlock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Cearlock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

    400 S Blairsferry Crossing Ste A, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Ray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Ray 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, Empyema, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    UnityPoint Clinic

    1001 N Center Point Rd Ste C, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Butler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    UnityPoint Clinic

    1001 N Center Point Rd Ste C, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Justice is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Justice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Physician Associates Inc.

    1790 Blairs Ferry Rd, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Beer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Beer 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 High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Physician Associates Inc.

    1790 Blairs Ferry Rd, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Harmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Harmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and H1N1 Influenza.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Medical Center

    5264 Council St NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudha Anand is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, Chronic Cough, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

    6911 C Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shanna Elliott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Low Potassium Level.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    202 10th Street Se, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Wahle is a Urologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Wahle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Boils, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Richardson is a Urologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Dempewolf is an Otolaryngologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Dempewolf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Renal Oncocytoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Physicians Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St Se, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Janda is a Urologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Janda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Janda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Krivit is an Otolaryngologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Krivit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Nasal Polyps, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Rippentrop is a Urologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Rippentrop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, 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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