The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Mokena, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 237 doctor with experience in Empyema near Mokena, IL. Of these, 192 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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237 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Olmstead is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Olmstead 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Olmstead is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeev Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Joshi 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 Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, Turner Syndrome, Perrault Syndrome, and Dementia. Dr. Joshi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Frankfort Medical Clinic SC

    10181 W Lincoln Hwy, 
    Frankfort, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khaja Asadullah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Frankfort, Illinois. Dr. Asadullah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Osteoarthritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Asadullah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonary And Sleep Associates, Inc

    580 Bankview Dr, 
    Frankfort, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pankaj Jain is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Frankfort, Illinois. Dr. Jain 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    9233 W. 159th St., 
    Orland Hills, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Kraseman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orland Hills, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Kraseman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngitis, Trachoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands. Dr. Kraseman is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd # 435-A, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Tie, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd # 435-A, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Divenere is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Divenere is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Center For Adult And Pediatric Wellness

    16501 106th Ct, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Yazen Joudeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Joudeh 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Food Allergy. Dr. Joudeh is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    16660 107th Avenue, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe in treating the entire patient; encouraging a healthy lifestyle and working with my patients to prevent medical illness whenever possible. Dr. Klepek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    16660 107th Avenue, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    The journey to health is something none of us can do alone, but rather it is a path traveled as partners. The goals are usually the same, but often how to attain them may change with new information, therapies and the like. Dr. Germino 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Germino is board certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    Navneet Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Imlach is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Imlach 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Imlach is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians, Family Practice.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mirza Baig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Baig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Baig is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3250, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Agop Tepeli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Tepeli 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tepeli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    330 Madison St., Suite 200, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe in the power of listening to each patient, providing a thorough explanation of their ear, nose and throat condition and developing a treatment plan using patient input in order to tailor their otolaryngology care to best fit their needs. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Casey is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Forefront Adult & Pediatric Care, SC

    19621 S La Grange Rd, 
    Mokena, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Panzica is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Mokena, Illinois. Dr. Panzica 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 Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Bacterial Prostatitis, Celiac Disease, and Empyema. Dr. Panzica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Office

    678 Cedar Crossings Dr Ste 201, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Doeing is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Doeing 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhamad Amine is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Amine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Gastrostomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Amine is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish

    Krystyna Gal is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Gal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Trachoma, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gal is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology And Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Sialadenitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

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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 Mokena, 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 Mokena, 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 Mokena, 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 Mokena, 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 Mokena, 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 Mokena, 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 Mokena, 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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