The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Lake Forest, IL

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Lake Forest, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 345 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lake Forest, IL. Of these, 293 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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345 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.0 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.

    Joseph Raviv
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    501 Skokie Blvd., 
    Northbrook, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    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.

    Matthew S. Schaff
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Schaff is a Urologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Schaff has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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    Keith P. Leitzen
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 102, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Leitzen is an Otolaryngologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Leitzen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    101 Waukegan Rd Ste 1200, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Munsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Munsell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Apraxia, Shingles, and Empyema.

    Judy Chen
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    71 Waukegan Rd., Suite 700, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judy L. Chen, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, provides medical and surgical care for children with ear, nose and throat conditions. She has clinical expertise in pediatric otolaryngology, hearing loss and cochlear implantation. Dr. Chen treats a range of conditions including allergic rhinitis, congenital anomalies and airway obstructions. Her procedural experience includes adenoidectomy, airway endoscopy and endoscopic sinus surgery. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Actinomycosis, Trabeculectomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Alan Freint
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    ElemENT Med Spa

    990 S. Waukegan Rd., 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Freint is an Otolaryngologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Freint is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Processing Disorder, Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Payal Naik
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2151 Waukegan Rd., Suite 110, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Payal K. Naik, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for patients with lung and respiratory conditions. She evaluates and treats chronic illnesses such as asthma, COPD and interstitial lung disease, supporting long-term respiratory health. Dr. Naik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Bronchiectasis.

    Howard Katz
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Physiatry | Technologist
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Physiatry | Technologist

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2151 Waukegan Rd., Suite 110, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard M. Katz, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic respiratory conditions. He has clinical experience managing ARDS, interstitial lung disease and other complex pulmonary disorders. Dr. Katz performs procedures such as bronchoscopy, arterial catheter placement and cardiopulmonary stress testing to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Jeffrey Hamilton
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Physiatry | Technologist
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Physiatry | Technologist

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2151 Waukegan Rd., Suite 110, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey W. Hamilton, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic lung conditions. His clinical focus includes pulmonary and critical care, with experience managing ARDS, interstitial lung disease and respiratory failure. Dr. Hamilton performs procedures such as bronchoscopy, cardiopulmonary stress testing and arterial catheter placement to support complex care needs. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis.

    Keenan Hawkins
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2151 Waukegan Rd., Suite 110, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keenan Hawkins, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care for patients with respiratory and pulmonary conditions. He has a clinical focus on lung cancer screening, pulmonary nodule assessment and multidisciplinary management of lung cancer. Dr. Hawkins specializes in minimally invasive diagnostic procedures, including robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and advanced imaging-guided techniques. His goal is to deliver accurate diagnoses and individualized care that support patients through each step of their evaluation and treatment. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Ali Khan
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2151 Waukegan Rd., Suite 110, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Ali Amin Khan, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, provides evaluation and treatment for a wide range of respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD and other chronic lung diseases. He works with patients to manage breathing disorders through diagnostic testing, medication management and long-term care strategies. Dr. Khan is committed to helping patients improve their respiratory health and quality of life. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

    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 
     (6.0 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.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    9000 Waukegan Rd, Ste 220, 
    Morton Grove, IL 
     (15.0 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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Federal Health Care Center

    3001 Green Bay Rd, 
    North Chicago, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Lenhardt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in North Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lenhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Neurosarcoidosis.

    Jodi Zuckerman
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    1160 Park Ave. West, Suite 4N, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jodi Zuckerman is an Otolaryngologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Zuckerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Ari Taitz
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    1160 Park Ave. West, Suite 4N, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ari Taitz is an Otolaryngologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Taitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

    Elliot Lieberman
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    1160 Park Ave. West, Suite 4N, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot Lieberman is an Otolaryngologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Lieberman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Tinnitus, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Mishail A. Shapiro
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Medical Arts Unlimited, Corp

    114 W Rockland Rd, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Mishail Shapiro is an Otolaryngologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Perichondritis, and Empyema.

    Robert S. Saffrin
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    UroPartners, LLC

    3 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (7.6 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.

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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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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