The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Prairie Village, KS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1092 doctor with experience in Empyema near Prairie Village, KS. Of these, 935 are Experienced, 126 are Advanced and 31 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    5370 College Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Ellis is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Ellis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Ethmoiditis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Ellis is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    5370 College Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Thompson is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Myringotomy. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Family Health Medical Group

    13801 Metcalf Ave Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Mcdaniel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Dr. Mcdaniel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Andover Medical Clinic

    308 E Central Ave, 
    Andover, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Lemons is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Andover, Kansas. Dr. Lemons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Diverticular Disease, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Lemons is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Vep Hutchinson Emergency Medical Group LLC

    401 E Spruce St, 
    Garden City, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Garden City, Kansas. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Mid-Kansas Ear Nose And Throat Associates

    310 S Hillside St, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriel De La Garza is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. De La Garza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. De La Garza is board certified in The American Board Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. De La Garza is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Ascension Via Christi Urology Clinic

    2701 S Rouse St, 
    Pittsburg, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Frogge is a Urologist practicing medicine in Pittsburg, Kansas. Dr. Frogge is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Frogge is board certified in The American Board Of Urology. Dr. Frogge is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    5370 College Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell Challis is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Challis 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Tinnitus, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Challis is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Challis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Physician Assistant | Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Physician Assistant | Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    5370 College Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Price is a Physician Assistant and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Price, PA is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Vertigo. Price, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Town Plaza Family Practice-Prairie Village

    6936 Mission Rd Ste 202, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randy Luzania is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Luzania 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 Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Luzania is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    10550 Quivira Rd Ste 405, 
    Lenexa, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Swahili
    Accepting New Patients

    Cabot Sweeney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lenexa, Kansas. Dr. Sweeney 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Supranuclear Ocular Palsy. Dr. Sweeney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Medical Group

    13801 Metcalf Ave Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Liliana Nazario is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Nazario is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Nazario is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Medical Group

    13801 Metcalf Ave Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Herbert Mccowen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Mccowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Mccowen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5701 W 119th St Ste 115, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elliott Franks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Franks 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Franks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Statland Medical Group

    5701 W 119th St Ste 330, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nidal Boutros is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Boutros 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Boutros is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mid-Kansas Ear Nose And Throat Associates

    310 S Hillside St, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Bunting is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Bunting is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Myringotomy. Dr. Bunting is board certified in The American Board Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Bunting is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Baker Clinic

    107 N Pine St, Ste 3, 
    Pittsburg, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Baker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Pittsburg, Kansas. Dr. Baker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Baker is board certified in The American Board Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery - Sleep Medicine and The American Board Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Topeka Ear Nose And Throat

    920 SW Lane St Ste 200, 
    Topeka, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Franklin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Franklin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mid-Kansas Ear Nose And Throat Associates

    310 S Hillside St, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Hawley is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Hawley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Hawley is board certified in The American Board Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Hawley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Topeka Ear Nose And Throat

    920 SW Lane St Ste 200, 
    Topeka, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Glynn is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Glynn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Septoplasty. Dr. Glynn 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 Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village, 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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