The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Lawrence, KS

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Lawrence, KS

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lawrence, KS. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Lawrence Physicians LLC

    1112 W 6th St Ste 216, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonel Martinez is an Otolaryngologist in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Martinez 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, Empyema, and Otitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Lawrence Physicians LLC

    330 Arkansas St, Suite 205, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Klingler is a Urologist in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Klingler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Klingler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Lawrence Physicians LLC

    330 Arkansas St, Suite 205, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Heeb is a Urologist in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Heeb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Heeb is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Lawrence Physicians LLC

    1112 W 6th St Ste 216, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Segebrecht is a General Surgeon in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Segebrecht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Meniere Disease, and Empyema.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Lawrence Pulmonary Specialists

    1130 W 4th St Ste 2001, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lida Osbern is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Osbern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Eosinophilic Asthma, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Reed Medical Group MDVIP Affiliate Corp.

    404 Maine St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Brunfeldt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Brunfeldt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Lawrence Otolaryngology Associates LLC

    1112 W 6th St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Reussner is an Otolaryngologist in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Reussner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Perichondritis, and Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Lawrence Physicians

    1112 W 6th St Ste 101, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Savannah Ericksen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Ericksen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Lawrence Physicians

    1112 W 6th St Ste 101, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Farrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Univ. Of Kansas

    1200 Schwegler Dr, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Graig Nickel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Nickel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Mononucleosis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3211 S Iowa St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Burt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Burt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pudendal Neuralgia, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Wallerian Degeneration, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Haskell IHS Pharmacy

    2415 Massachusetts St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Moran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Moran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Acne, and Vulvovaginitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Matthew G. Buxton M.D. PA

    3511 Clinton Pl, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Geist is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Geist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Genital Herpes, Oral Herpes, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    The Internal Medicine Group

    4525 W 6th St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Kumru is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Kumru has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Lawrence, KS

    1112 W 6th St Ste 214, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Huerter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Huerter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Lawrence Physicians LLC

    1130 W 4th St Ste 2001, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Gudgell is an Internal Medicine provider in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Gudgell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Asthma, and Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Lawrence, KS

    1112 W 6th St Ste 214, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Molly Imber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Imber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Thyroid Storm, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Centered Medicine LLC

    4930 Overland Dr, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Suber is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Suber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Prolidase Deficiency, Insomnia, and Folate Deficiency.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Free State Family Medicine Lmh Health

    1220 Biltmore Dr, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorraine Nichols is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care At Lawrence

    4921 W 18th St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean Schrader is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Schrader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

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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 Lawrence, KS?

    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 Lawrence, KS?

    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 Lawrence, KS?

    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 Lawrence, KS?

    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 Lawrence, KS?

    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 Lawrence, KS?

    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 Lawrence, KS?

    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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