The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Chester, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Empyema near Chester, IL. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Memorial Hospital

    1900 State St, 
    Chester, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Molnar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chester, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Molnar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Memorial Hospital

    1900 State St, 
    Chester, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Lowry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chester, Illinois. Dr. Lowry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital

    1900 State St, 
    Chester, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abiodun Sangoseni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chester, Illinois. Dr. Sangoseni 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 Enlarged Liver, Acute Cystitis, Dehydration, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Memorial Hospital

    1900 State St, 
    Chester, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Krieg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chester, Illinois. Dr. Krieg 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Chester Clinic

    2319 Old Plank Rd, 
    Chester, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Kirkpatrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Chester, Illinois. Dr. Kirkpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sparta Community Hospital D/B/A Quality Healthcare Clinics

    9 Westwood Dr, 
    Steeleville, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Preuss is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Steeleville, Illinois. Dr. Preuss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Care-Pointe Basse

    753 Pointe Basse Dr, 
    Sainte Genevieve, MO 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dan Frissell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Dr. Frissell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    930 Park Dr, 
    Sainte Genevieve, MO 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan O'donnell is a primary care provider, practicing in Pulmonary Medicine in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Dr. O'donnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    930 Park Dr, 
    Sainte Genevieve, MO 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Niranjana Raju is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Dr. Raju is rated as an Experienced 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Richter Syndrome, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Immediate Healthcare Inc.

    1508 Edgemont Blvd, 
    Perryville, MO 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kapp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Perryville, Missouri. Dr. Kapp 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Hospital Perry

    1508 Edgemont Blvd, Primary Care/convenient Care, 
    Perryville, MO 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victoria Damba is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Perryville, Missouri. Dr. Damba 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 Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Damba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Holistic Medicine

    Immediate Healthcare Inc.

    1508 Edgemont Blvd, 
    Perryville, MO 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Melchior is a primary care provider, practicing in Holistic Medicine in Perryville, Missouri. Mr. Melchior is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Perryville Family Care Clinic

    212 Hospital Ln Ste 101, 
    Perryville, MO 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darryl Green is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Perryville, Missouri. Dr. Green 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Perryville Family Care Clinic

    212 Hospital Ln Ste 101, 
    Perryville, MO 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schabbing is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Perryville, Missouri. Dr. Schabbing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Urinary Incontinence.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Perryville Family Care Clinic

    212 Hospital Ln Ste 101, 
    Perryville, MO 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurie Womack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Perryville, Missouri. Dr. Womack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Hospital Perry RHC II

    206 Hospital Ln Ste 201, 
    Perryville, MO 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Perryville, Missouri. Dr. Rogers 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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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 Chester, 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 Chester, 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 Chester, 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 Chester, 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 Chester, 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 Chester, 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 Chester, 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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