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    MediFind found 181 doctor with experience in Empyema near Gurnee, IL. Of these, 149 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    181 providers found
      Robert S. Saffrin
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      UroPartners, LLC

      3 S Greenleaf St, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Saffrin is a Urologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Saffrin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

      Nejd F. Alsikafi
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      UroPartners, LLC

      3 S Greenleaf St, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nejd Alsikafi is a Urologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Alsikafi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

      Raza M. Khan
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      UroPartners, LLC

      3 S Greenleaf St, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Raza Khan is a Urologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Mila-Marie Kyncl, Md, Sc

      700 S Lewis Ave, Suite 210, 
      Waukegan, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Czech, Polish

      Miloslava Kyncl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waukegan, Illinois. Dr. Kyncl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Trachoma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      UroPartners, LLC

      3 S Greenleaf St, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sutchin Patel is a Urologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Orchitis, Kidney Stones, Hydronephrosis, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Saquib Ahmed
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Endocrinology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Endocrinology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      15 Tower Ct., Suite 300, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Saquib Ahmed, MD, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care for patients of all ages with a focus on access, continuity and personalized care. He values long-term relationships with patients and their families and works to ensure they feel supported throughout life’s ups and downs. Dr. Ahmed prides himself on providing easy access to care and empowering his patients to take care of themselves. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Sakthikarpagam Arigovindan
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      15 Tower Ct., Suite 300, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Tamil

      Sakthikarpagam Arigovindan, MD, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides inclusive care for patients from pediatric to geriatric ages. With roots in India and experience treating diverse communities, she is passionate about health equity and believes everyone deserves access to high-quality care. Dr. Arigovindan offers a full spectrum of services, including adolescent and women’s health, and creates a welcoming, culturally sensitive environment where patients feel at home. Dr. Arigovindan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Matthew Plofsky
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      15 Tower Ct., Suite 300, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew S. Plofsky, MD, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care for individuals and families across all stages of life. He focuses on preventive services, health screenings and chronic condition management to support long-term wellness. Dr. Plofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Dementia, Breast Cancer, and Hypertension.

      Nicole Bogdanovich
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      15 Tower Ct., Suite 300, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicole Bogdanovich, MD, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care for individuals and families of all ages. She has a background in education and is focused on prevention, community health and building long-term patient relationships. Dr. Bogdanovich supports whole-person care and meets patients where they are in their health journey. Dr. Bogdanovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Clubbing of the Fingers or Toes, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Nickole Dooley
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      15 Tower Ct., Suite 300, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nickole A. Dooley, DO, a family medicine specialist at Endeavor Health, offers comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. She addresses a broad range of health needs including preventive screenings, acute illness management and long-term care for chronic conditions. Dr. Dooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      North Shore Medical Group-Gurnee

      15 Tower Ct Ste 300, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Olinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Olinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Testicular Failure.

      Thomas E. Woike
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Aurora Internal Medicine

      45 Tower Ct Ste, Ste C, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Woike is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Woike is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lowe Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

      Gerald Gamalski
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      731 S. IL Route 21, Suite 130, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gerald J. Gamalski, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Endeavor Health, provides primary care focused on adult health, chronic disease management and preventive care. Dr. Gamalski collaborates with patients to develop personalized care plans that promote long-term health and wellbeing. His role often includes coordinating care across specialties to ensure comprehensive treatment and follow-up. Dr. Gamalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Stacy Panozzo
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      731 S. IL Route 21, Suite 130, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Stacy Panozzo, DO, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care with a focus on preventive health, continuity and education. She cares for adults across all stages of life and believes in tailoring care plans to meet individual needs. Dr. Panozzo also provides women’s health services and speaks fluent Spanish, which allows her to reduce barriers to care for a diverse patient population. Dr. Panozzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vertigo, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Chronic Cough.

      Ermil D. Wagner
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Midwest Sleep Institute

      731 S IL Route 21, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ermil Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Amber Ijaz
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      731 S. IL Route 21, Suite 130, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amber Ijaz, DO, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management and health screenings. Dr. Ijaz emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with patients to develop personalized care plans that align with their long-term health goals. Dr. Ijaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Luis I. Salazar
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Provida Family Medicine

      1425 N Hunt Club Rd, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese
      Offers Telehealth

      Luis Salazar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Salazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      UroPartners, LLC

      1170 E Belvidere Rd, 
      Grayslake, IL 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristopher Atzeff is a Urologist in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Atzeff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema
      800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Helen Ahn is a Urologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Ahn has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

      Richard A. Margolin
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Lincolnshire 100 Village Green

      100 Village Green Dr, Ste 120, 
      Lincolnshire, IL 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Margolin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Dr. Margolin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Alzheimer's Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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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