The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Lawrence, KS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lawrence, KS. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Lawrence Urology P.A.

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

    Jon Heeb is a Urologist practicing medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Heeb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Heeb is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Lawrence Physicians LLC

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

    Leonel Martinez is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Otitis. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    4921 W 18th St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Norwegian
    Accepting New Patients

    Dan Severa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Severa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Perioral Dermatitis, Sialadenitis, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Severa is currently accepting new patients.

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    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Acne, and Vulvovaginitis. Dr. Moran is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Thyroid Storm, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Imber is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Prolidase Deficiency, Insomnia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Suber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Lawrence Family Practice Center

    4951 W 18th St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Johanning is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Johanning 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 Obesity, Osteomyelitis in Children, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Johanning is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Lawrence Family Practice Center

    4951 W 18th St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Blake Phipps is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Phipps 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 Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Phipps is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Lawrence Pulmonary Specialists

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

    Tamara Zey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Zey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Zey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lawrence Pulmonary Specialists

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

    Lida Osbern is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Osbern 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 Lung Metastases, Eosinophilic Asthma, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Asthma. Dr. Osbern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Lawrence Family Practice Center

    4951 W 18th St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garrett Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Costochondritis, Tietz Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Walker is board certified in The American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    LMH Health Women's Center

    6265 Rock Chalk Dr, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Klingler is a Urologist practicing medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Klingler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Klingler is currently accepting new patients.

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

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

    Lawrence Otolaryngology Associates LLC

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

    Lee Reussner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Reussner 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 Laryngitis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Perichondritis, and Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. Dr. Reussner is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ericksen is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients
    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. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Farrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    325 Maine St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Schnose is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Schnose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Schnose is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    325 Maine St, 
    Lawrence, KS 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Evan Shaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Shaw is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Mononucleosis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Nickel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

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

    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. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Burt is currently accepting new patients.

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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 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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