The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in springfield, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Empyema near springfield, IL. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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83 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Sneeze Wheeze & Itch Assoc L L C

    2151 W White Oaks Dr, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Crabtree is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Crabtree is rated as a Distinguished 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 Asthma, Empyema, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Crabtree is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Hshs Neuroscience Center-Springfield

    421 N 9th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Cochrane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Cochrane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Esophagitis, Gout, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Cochrane is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Nadler is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Nadler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, UPJ Obstruction, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Nadler is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Cellulitis.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gaurav Sangwan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Sangwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Sangwan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajesh Srinivasan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Srinivasan 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 Bronchitis, Cellulitis, Otitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Srinivasan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arun Abraham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Bronchitis. Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinivasa Kakumani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Kakumani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Kakumani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Central Illinois Allergy And Respiratory

    543 W Miller St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pradeep Kulkarni is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Advanced 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 Asthma in Children, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Siu Medicine Urology

    747 N Rutledge St Fl 5, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Schwartz is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced 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 Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), UPJ Obstruction, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    800 N 1st St Fl 2, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Severino is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Severino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Severino is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1025 S 6th St Fl 2, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Abraham is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1025 S 6th St Bldg West, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Moja is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Moja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Actinomycosis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules. Dr. Moja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Gaines & Banday LLC

    301 N 8th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roger Mcclintock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mcclintock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Mcclintock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Gaines & Banday LLC

    301 N 8th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Tarter is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Tarter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Vasectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Tarter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Gaines & Banday LLC

    301 N 8th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tracy Mizeur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mizeur 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mizeur is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gaines & Banday LLC

    301 N 8th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Bass is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Bass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Ruptured Eardrum.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valerie Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Osmotic Diuresis. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Gaines is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Gaines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Heyde Syndrome, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lavanya Boddu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Boddu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gingivostomatitis, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Headache.

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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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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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