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    MediFind found 162 doctor with experience in Empyema near Pleasant Hill, IA. Of these, 133 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    162 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Iowa Head & Neck PC

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

      Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

      Illa Chandani
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

      Steven Strang
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Strang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Strang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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      Libby Naeve
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Libby Naeve is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Naeve is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, and Necrosis.

      Joseph Mcgargill
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Matson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Matson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Migraine, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

      Phyo S. Yin
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      MercyOne East Village Internal Medicine

      1350 Des Moines St., Suite 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phyo Yin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Yin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

      Michael Blaess
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne East Village Family Medicine

      1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Blaess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Blaess 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.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      The Iowa Clinic

      1217 Pleasant Street, Suite 208, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      A native of West Des Moines, Dr. Stevenson joined The Iowa Clinic in 2015. 'I am so excited to be back home. I'm thankful to be a part of a great group of physicians in such a wonderful city.' He places an emphasis on involving patients’ in their care; helping them understand what is going on and providing them with options in their treatment, 'Every patient is different and deserves a thoughtful, tailored approach.'. Dr. Stevenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Myringotomy.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      ENT Clinic Of Iowa P.C.

      2600 Westown Parkway, Suite 360, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Hoisington is an Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hoisington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Hoisington is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1205 Copper Creek Dr, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ekaterina Roman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Roman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Common Cold, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Roman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa Klock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Klock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Black Hairy Tongue, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Klock is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lindsey Christianson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Christianson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Pain, and Hypertension. Dr. Christianson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      2720 8th St Sw, Family Med Altoona, 
      Altoona, IA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Debra Sixta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Sixta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Sixta is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Primary Health Care Inc

      2353 Se 14th St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shannon Hood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Heterotaxy Syndrome, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hood is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Primary Health Care Inc

      2353 Se 14th St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patricia Fasbender is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Fasbender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, and Cellulitis. Dr. Fasbender is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Primary Health Care Inc

      2353 Se 14th St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leatrice Olson is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Olson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      The Iowa Clinic

      1226 Pleasant Street, Suite 217, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tyler Bertroche, MD, joined the Iowa Clinic because of our positive and collaborative atmosphere and unique focus on personalized care for every patient. Dr. Bertroche strongly believes in the importance of having a medical home and is proud that The Iowa Clinic brings together all the key providers and specialties to create this important place for patients. A native of Cedar Rapids, he is very excited to be back in Iowa after completing his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency training at Washington University in St. Louis. He received his medical degree from The University of Iowa where he graduated at the top of his class and was the president of the AOA Medical Honor Society and was also inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Bertroche enjoys taking care of patients of all ages and is passionate about otolaryngology due to the incredible breadth of both surgical and non-surgical options including various endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Bertroche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Sinusitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      The Iowa Clinic

      1224 Pleasant Street, Suite 223, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Douglas Schulte, MD, worked at The Iowa Clinic for over twenty years before continuing his career for two years in Africa, where he partnered with the Mercy Ships organization. There, he worked as a Head and Neck Surgeon and Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Schulte decided to return to The Iowa Clinic upon completing his time on the ship because of the honest and skillful care that is provided here. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, 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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