The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Mattoon, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Empyema near Mattoon, IL. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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24 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1005 Health Center Dr Ste 201, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lori Cudone is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Cudone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Ruptured Eardrum, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Cudone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    SBL Medical Clinic At The Center For Healthy Living

    1004 Health Center Dr Ste 210, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jim Hildebrandt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Hildebrandt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Allergic Rhinitis, and Empyema. Dr. Hildebrandt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    SBL ENT Clinic

    1 Health Center Dr, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Smith is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Smith 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 Thyroid Nodule, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SBL Prairie Family Practice

    1 Health Center Dr, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lucas Catt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Catt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cellulitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Catt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    SBL ENT Clinic

    1 Health Center Dr, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandra Ettema is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Ettema 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 Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngocele, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ettema is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    200 Richmond Ave E Ste 2, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Deters is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Deters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Cellulitis. Dr. Deters is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Practice

    SBL Surgery Clinic

    1000 Health Center Dr Ste 401, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bethany Yochum is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Yochum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, Colorectal Cancer, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Yochum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    200 Richmond Ave E Ste 1, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Marisa Friscia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Friscia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Friscia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Chci Carle Heart & Vasc Inst-Mattoon

    100 Lerna Rd S, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sujay Bangarulingam is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Bangarulingam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Bangarulingam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Carle Mattoon On Hurst-Radiology

    2512 Hurst Dr, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanner Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Miller 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 Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Vertigo, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Carle Mattoon On Hurst-Radiology

    2512 Hurst Dr, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aja Lystila is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Lystila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Magnesium Deficiency, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Gitelman Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

    1000 Health Center Dr, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Johnson-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Johnson-Iii is rated as an Advanced 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 Empyema, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    SBL Urology Clinic

    1000 Health Center Dr Ste 305, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Didomenico is a Urologist practicing medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Didomenico is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Cystitis, UPJ Obstruction, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatic Artery Embolization. Dr. Didomenico is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

    1000 Health Center Dr, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danish Thameem is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Thameem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thameem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

    1000 Health Center Dr, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Arnold Agapito is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Agapito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, and Diabetic Neuropathy. Dr. Agapito is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

    1000 Health Center Dr, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Arli Bumatayo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Bumatayo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Acute Pancreatitis, Osteoarthritis, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bumatayo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    SBL Urology Clinic

    1000 Health Center Dr Ste 305, 
    Mattoon, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jodi Morrisey is a Urologist practicing medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Morrisey 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 Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Eosinophilic Cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Morrisey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SBL Charleston Family Practice

    116 W Buchanan Ave, 
    Charleston, IL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Emenecker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, Illinois. Dr. Emenecker 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 Venous Insufficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. Dr. Emenecker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SBL Charleston Family Practice

    116 W Buchanan Ave, 
    Charleston, IL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joan Alvarado is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, Illinois. Dr. Alvarado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cyclic Neutropenia, Low Sodium Level, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Alvarado is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Rankin Forensics LLC

    735 18th St, 
    Charleston, IL 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Arun Bajaj is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, Illinois. Dr. Bajaj 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 Breast Cancer, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bajaj is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, 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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