The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 2871 doctor with experience in Empyema near Illinois, US. Of these, 2516 are Experienced, 324 are Advanced and 31 are Distinguished.

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    Jean O. Ung
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    1259 Rickert Drive, Suite 200, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe in educating and empowering my patients to help them choose their best options for urologic care. Dr. Ung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hydronephrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy.

    Naveen Divakaruni
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Advocate Medical Group Urology

    1221 N Highland Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Divakaruni is a Urologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Divakaruni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Ranko Miocinovic
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lisle, IL 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Serbian
    Offers Telehealth

    An approach to health and well being that includes not only most advanced treatments, but also considers patient beliefs and quality of life. Dr. Miocinovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Nephrectomy.

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    Corlyne S. Mulder
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Advocate Medical Group ENT Otolaryngology

    1221 N Highland Ave 1st Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corlyne Mulder is an Otolaryngologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Mulder has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tonsil Stones.

    James H. Griffin
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Advocate Medical Group Urology

    745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 301, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Griffin is a Urologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Brent Petersen
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    1345 Ryan Pkwy, 
    Algonquin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Petersen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Petersen 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 High Cholesterol.

    Sanjeev V. Joshi
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeev Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perrault Syndrome, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, Turner Syndrome, and Dementia.

    Matthew J. Baugh
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    303 W. Ogden Avenue, 
    Westmont, IL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I like to explain my thought process in making my recommendations to patients. I think it is important to make sure the patient feels that we are on the same team!. Dr. Baugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Kevin Casey
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    330 Madison St., Suite 200, 
    Joliet, IL 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe in the power of listening to each patient, providing a thorough explanation of their ear, nose and throat condition and developing a treatment plan using patient input in order to tailor their otolaryngology care to best fit their needs. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Anthony T. Mccormack
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Memory Center

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mccormack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Agop Tepeli
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3250, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Agop Tepeli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Tepeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Viveka Boddipalli
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    133 E. Brush Hill Road, Suite 110, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu

    I believe the foundation to excellent care is forming a partnership with my patients, based on open dialog and using evidence-based medicine, to help them achieve their individual health goals. Dr. Boddipalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia.

    Ricardo Machado
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    2511 N Kedzie Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Ricardo Machado is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Machado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Gastric Bypass.

    Elizabeth Klein
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    9000 Waukegan Rd, Ste 220, 
    Morton Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Klein is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Deepkamal Kaur
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    27750 W Highway, Ste 240, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepkamal Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Benjamin Gruber
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Advocate Medical Group ENT Otolaryngology

    2535 S Martin Luther King Dr, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Gruber is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gruber has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Salivary Duct Stones, Familial Deafness, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Fahad M. Chaus
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Advocate Medical Group Urology

    745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 301, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Fahad Chaus is a Urologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Chaus has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Michael Friedman
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Cosmetic Surgery Associates LLC

    3000 N Halsted St, Suite 400, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Friedman is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Friedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Thymectomy.

    Joseph Raviv
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    501 Skokie Blvd., 
    Northbrook, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph R. Raviv, MD, an fellowship-trained otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in nasal and sinus surgery with advanced expertise in endoscopic skull base procedures.  He treats conditions such as chronic sinus disease, nasal obstruction, sinus tumors and cancers. Dr. Raviv performs procedures including endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, CSF leak repair, minimally invasive endoscopic sinus and skull base tumor removal, pituitary surgery and dacryocystorhinostomy. Dr. Raviv is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Mycetoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Endoscopy.

    T K. Venkatesan
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Chicago ENT

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    T Venkatesan is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Venkatesan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, Familial Deafness, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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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