The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Schaumburg, IL

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Schaumburg, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 538 doctor with experience in Empyema near Schaumburg, IL. Of these, 471 are Experienced, 60 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Deepkamal Kaur
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    27750 W Highway, Ste 240, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepkamal Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Sam Khalili
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Khalili, MD, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at Endeavor Health, treats the full spectrum of ENT conditions, from sinus and nasal complaints to complex skull base tumors. He uses advanced technologies like endoscopic cameras, robotic surgery and genetic analysis to deliver high-quality care. Dr. Khalili partners with patients throughout their treatment journey, ensuring they remain in control and supported every step of the way. Dr. Khalili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, and Myringotomy.

    Michael Ross
    Advanced in Empyema
    Urology | Community Health Worker | Counselor
    Advanced in Empyema
    Urology | Community Health Worker | Counselor

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 5000, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael J. Ross, MD, a urologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system. With over a decade of experience, he offers medical and surgical treatment options tailored to support urologic health and patient quality of life. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Michael Paik
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    2101 South Arlington Heights Road, Suite 150, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Paik is a Urologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Paik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Pratyaya Majumder
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    519 S. Roselle Rd., 2nd Floor - Pulmonary, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pratyaya Majumder, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for patients with lung and respiratory conditions. With a decade of experience, he diagnoses and manages diseases such as asthma, COPD and pulmonary fibrosis to support long-term respiratory health. Dr. Majumder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Illinois Sinus Center Ent. Associates SC

    1375 E Woodfield Rd Ste 120, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Musgrave is a General Surgeon in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Musgrave 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, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Septoplasty.

    George Smyrniotis
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Suburban Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc., Ltd.

    5999 New Wilke Rd., Building 1, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Smyrniotis is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Smyrniotis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Vertigo, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy.

    Glenn Schwartz
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Suburban Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc., Ltd.

    5999 New Wilke Rd., Building 1, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Schwartz is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Gastrostomy.

    Marci Pugnale
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Suburban Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc., Ltd.

    5999 New Wilke Rd., Building 1, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marci Pugnale is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Pugnale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Familial Deafness, Herpes Zoster Oticus, and Vertigo.

    Lon Petchenik
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Suburban Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc., Ltd.

    5999 New Wilke Rd., Building 1, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lon Petchenik is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Petchenik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Cholesteatoma, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Rajiv Sood
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advance Midwest Medical

    1585 Barrington Rd., Suite 501, 
    Hoffman Estates, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Sood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Sood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Chronic Pain, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Michael Lim
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Michael Lim, MD

    1700 W. Central Rd., Suite 220, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Lim has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Cholesterol, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    April Szafran
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 5000, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    April Szafran, MD, PhD, a urologist at Endeavor Health, provides surgical and nonsurgical care for patients with conditions such as kidney stones, urinary dysfunction and cancers of the urinary tract. Her clinical interests include sexual health, male reconstructive surgery and robotic techniques. She treats both men and women and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care across the surgical journey. Dr. Szafran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Frank K. Tran
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group

    1054 Norwood Ln, 
    Bartlett, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bartlett, Illinois. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Joseph M. Chimino
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    77 Rand Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Chimino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Chimino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Minhaj Musa
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    27750 W Highway, Ste 240, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minhaj Musa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Musa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Anthony T. Mccormack
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Memory Center

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mccormack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Viveka Boddipalli
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    133 E. Brush Hill Road, Suite 110, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu

    I believe the foundation to excellent care is forming a partnership with my patients, based on open dialog and using evidence-based medicine, to help them achieve their individual health goals. Dr. Boddipalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia.

    James H. Griffin
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Advocate Medical Group Urology

    745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 301, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Griffin is a Urologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Fahad M. Chaus
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Advocate Medical Group Urology

    745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 301, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Fahad Chaus is a Urologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Chaus has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

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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 Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, 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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