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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Empyema near Salina, KS. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    25 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema
      520 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 200, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jerrold Cossette is an Otolaryngologist in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Cossette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Patulous Eustachian Tube, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Cossette is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Salina Urology Associates PA

      401 S Santa Fe Ave, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Matteucci is an Urologist in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Matteucci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Prostate Cancer, Vasectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Matteucci is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Salina Urology Associates PA

      400 S Santa Fe Ave, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Mauch is an Urologist in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Mauch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urethral Stricture, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Mauch is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Salina Urology Associates PA

      400 S Santa Fe Ave, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Payne is an Urologist in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Payne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Vasectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Payne is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Urology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Empyema
      Urology | General Surgery

      Salina Urology Associates PA

      400 S Santa Fe Ave, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Julianne Rathbun is an Urologist and a General Surgeon in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Rathbun has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, UPJ Obstruction, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Rathbun is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Salina Regional Health Center Inc

      400 S Santa Fe Ave, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Bell is an Otolaryngologist in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Patulous Eustachian Tube, Otitis, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salina Regional Health Center Inc

      400 S Santa Fe Ave, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Garrett Hooker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Hooker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Hooker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema
      501 S Santa Fe Ave, Ste 380, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Randy Hassler is an Urologist in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Hassler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Perirenal Abscess, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salina Regional Health Center Inc

      520 S Santa Fe Ave, 300 Comcare Santa Fe, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Larry Burnett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Burnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Colorectal Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Burnett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Salina Regional Health Center Inc

      520 S Santa Fe Ave, 120 Salina Reg Pulmonology, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kent Berquist is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Berquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Berquist is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salina Regional Health Center Inc

      520 S Santa Fe Ave, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gary Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salina Regional Health Center Inc

      520 S Santa Fe Ave, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Dutch, French, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Gayley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Gayley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism. Dr. Gayley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salina Regional Health Center Inc

      520 S Santa Fe Ave, 300 Comcare Santa Fe, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Ehrlich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Ehrlich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Ehrlich is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      520 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 300, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alan Wedel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Wedel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Memory Loss, Lung Metastases, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Wedel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salina Regional Health Center Inc

      520 S Santa Fe Ave, 
      Salina, KS 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chadwin Schroeder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Schroeder is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      737 E Crawford St, 
      Salina, KS 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Buck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Buck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buck is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      737 E Crawford St, 
      Salina, KS 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Dennis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Shapiro Syndrome, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      737 E Crawford St, 
      Salina, KS 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Yaple is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Yaple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yaple is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salina Health Education Foundation

      651 E Prescott Rd, Salna Family Healthcare Ce, 
      Salina, KS 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Salina Health Education Foundation

      651 E Prescott Rd, Salna Family Healthcare Ce, 
      Salina, KS 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Kraft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Kraft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kraft is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Salina, 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 Salina, 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 Salina, 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 Salina, 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 Salina, 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 Salina, 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 Salina, 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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