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    MediFind found 245 doctor with experience in Empyema near St Charles, IL. Of these, 221 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    245 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Physicians Express

      2000 W. Main St., Suite M, 
      St. Charles, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vimal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St. Charles, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Sinusitis, Cellulitis, and Empyema.

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

      Advocate Medical Group

      1054 Norwood Ln, 
      Bartlett, IL 
       (6.9 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.

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      Naveen Divakaruni
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Advocate Medical Group Urology

      1221 N Highland Ave, 
      Aurora, IL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Naveen Divakaruni is an Urologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Divakaruni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

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      James H. Griffin
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Advocate Medical Group Urology

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

      James Griffin is an 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 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi
      Offers Telehealth

      Fahad Chaus is an Urologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Chaus 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.

      Timothy J. Roth
      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema
      0S036 Church St Ste 300, 
      Winfield, IL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Roth is an Urologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Roth has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

      Jayesh V. Thakkar
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2015 Dean St Ste 2, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      30+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jayesh Thakkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

      Lawrence Yoo
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      2900 Foxfield Rd Ste 307, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lawrence Yoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Yoo has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Tracheitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Steven L. Burandt
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2900 Foxfield Rd Ste 307, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Burandt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Burandt has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Fox Valley Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates, SC

      2210 Dean St, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Glen Lochmueller is an Otolaryngologist in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Lochmueller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

      Viquar M. Khan
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      351 Delnor Dr Ste 100, 
      Geneva, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Viquar Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Dehydration, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

      Peter D. Cladis
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2425 Fargo Blvd, 
      Geneva, IL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      45+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Cladis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Cladis has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Endoscopy.

      Thomas R. Hazel
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2425 Fargo Blvd, 
      Geneva, IL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      38+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Hazel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Hazel has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Lung Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

      Joseph M. Neubauer
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      2425 Fargo Blvd, 
      Geneva, IL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      41+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Neubauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Neubauer has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Sitosterolemia, Crohn's Disease, and High Cholesterol.

      Reena Shah
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

      2500 W Fabyan Pkwy, 
      Batavia, IL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati 
      Offers Telehealth

      Reena Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Batavia, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 505, 
      Winfield, IL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Riddhi Patel is an Otolaryngologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sialadenitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

      Michael A. Rashid
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      0S036 Church St Ste 300, 
      Winfield, IL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Rashid is an Urologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Rashid has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

      Steven M. Baughman
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      0S036 Church St Ste 300, 
      Winfield, IL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Baughman is an Urologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Baughman has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      John G. Christensen
      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      0S036 Church St Ste 300, 
      Winfield, IL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Christensen is an Urologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Christensen has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, and Perirenal Abscess.

      Jerry J. Myrda
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Winters Family Practice

      2350 Royal Blvd., Suite 300, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jerry Myrda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Myrda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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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