The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Addison, IL

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Addison, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 663 doctor with experience in Empyema near Addison, IL. Of these, 591 are Experienced, 66 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Viveka Boddipalli
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    133 E. Brush Hill Road, Suite 110, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    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.

    Ranko Miocinovic
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    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.

    Matthew J. Baugh
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    303 W. Ogden Avenue, 
    Westmont, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    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.

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    Jay M. Dutton
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    University Head & Neck Associates, SC

    3800 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Dutton is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Dutton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

    Neal M. Lofchy
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    University Head & Neck Associates, SC

    3800 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Lofchy is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Lofchy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Ethmoiditis, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Michael Paik
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    2101 South Arlington Heights Road, Suite 150, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Paik is a Urologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Paik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Nathaniel Pae
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine | Endocrinology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    172 Schiller St., Primary Care, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Pae, MD, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides whole-person care with a focus on physical and emotional wellbeing. He treats a wide range of conditions and helps patients manage stress, chronic disease and family dynamics. Dr. Pae partners with patients on preventive care, encouraging healthy habits to improve long-term outcomes. His clinical interests include anxiety, family counseling and disease prevention. Dr. Pae 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, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Ninel Kandel
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    130 S. Main St., Suite 201, 
    Lombard, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian

    Ninel Kandel, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care with a focus on disease prevention, women’s health and healthy lifestyle management. She emphasizes a proactive approach to care, helping patients build sustainable habits for long-term wellbeing. Dr. Kandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Cirrhosis.

    Craig A. Smith
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    1801 S. Highland Ave., Suite 220, 
    Lombard, IL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My goal is to improve your bladder control. My passion is helping patients with urinary conditions achieve voiding efficiency and continence. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    David Dungan
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    1801 S. Highland Ave., Suite 130, 
    Lombard, IL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Much of what the patient has to achieve in healing and health is already within them; my role is to point them in the right directions so that they can take charge and ownership of their health care and wellness. Dr. Dungan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Obesity, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Zaid Jabbar
    Experienced in Empyema
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Bariatric Medicine
    3011 Butterfield Road, Suite 240, 
    Oak Brook, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe in creating close relationships with patients based on mutual trust, respect, and honesty, where my patients are treated like family. Dr. Jabbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Gopal N. Gupta
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Loyola University Medical Center

    719 W N Ave, 
    Melrose Park, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gopal Gupta is a Urologist in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Amit R. Patel
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    I am dedicated to making sure patients understand their diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options such that they can make the most well-informed decision with regards to their care. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Bency Kurian
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    5207 Main Street, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Good health is often key to living life to the fullest. We all deserve a life of vitality and I am a firm believer that we can achieve this together. This is why I enjoy doing primary care and place an importance on preventive care. I also am dedicated to managing chronic diseases and try to empower patients to take control of their disease process. It's definitely a partnership between patient and physician. Dr. Kurian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Subacute Combined Degeneration, Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Joseph M. Chimino
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    77 Rand Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

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

    Advocate Memory Center

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    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.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    9000 Waukegan Rd, Ste 220, 
    Morton Grove, IL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    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.

    Ricardo Machado
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    2511 N Kedzie Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.5 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    133 E Brush Hill Rd Ste 310, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Moore is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Elmhurst, Illinois. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Emphysema, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

    Laurie Bachrach
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    UroPartners, LLC

    501 W. North Ave., Suite 201, 
    Melrose Park, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Bachrach is a Urologist in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Bachrach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, 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 Addison, IL?

    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 Addison, IL?

    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 Addison, IL?

    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 Addison, IL?

    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 Addison, IL?

    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 Addison, IL?

    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 Addison, IL?

    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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