The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Norwalk, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 167 doctor with experience in Empyema near Norwalk, IA. Of these, 141 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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167 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Iowa Head & Neck PC

    3901 Ingersoll Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist 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 Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ENT Clinic Of Iowa P.C.

    2600 Westown Parkway, Suite 360, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

    9421 MarketPlace Dr., 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

    9421 MarketPlace Dr., 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Briggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Briggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine

    6601 Southwest 9th Street, Suite 1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mccoy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mccoy 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine

    6601 Southwest 9th Street, Suite 1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Zachary is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zachary is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    105 Valley West Dr, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    801 Colonial Cir, 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Newland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Newland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Aspergillosis, and Pancreatoblastoma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    801 Colonial Cir, 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Chase is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Chase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    801 Colonial Cir, 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ekaterina Roman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Roman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Common Cold, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 131, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amerlon Enriquez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Enriquez is rated as an Experienced 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Enriquez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 131, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Trump is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Trump is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Trump is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine — Pulmonology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine — Critical Care Medicine.

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

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 131, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ohmar Coughlin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Coughlin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Pulmonology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine.

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

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 131, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samantha Danielson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Danielson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Danielson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 131, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mallen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mallen is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mallen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine — Pulmonology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine — Critical Care Medicine.

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

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Greco is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Greco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Respiratory Acidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Smith is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Smith 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    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.

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

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Hickson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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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