The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Byron Center, MI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 216 doctor with experience in Empyema near Byron Center, MI. Of these, 193 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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216 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Corewell Health Family Medicine - Caledonia

    9090 South Rodgers Court Southeast, Suite A, 
    Caledonia, MI 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Mitchell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Caledonia, Michigan. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced 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 Obesity in Children, Chronic Pain, Food Allergy, and Sciatica. Dr. Mitchell is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Corewell Health Family Medicine - Byron Center

    7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite A, 
    Byron Center, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Duane Oetman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Oetman 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, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Oetman is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Oetman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Albrecht is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Albrecht 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ringworm. Dr. Albrecht is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Bargwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Bargwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Sciatica. Dr. Bargwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Corewell Health Family Medicine - Kentwood

    4600 Breton Road Southeast, Suite 102, 
    Kentwood, MI 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Cabansag is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kentwood, Michigan. Dr. Cabansag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Cabansag is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Cabansag is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Academic Medicine Associates - 275 Michigan St NE

    275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rima Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Sciatica. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Corewell Health Internal Medicine - 4069 Lake Dr SE

    4069 Lake Drive Southeast, Suite 315, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Essenberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Essenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Essenberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Essenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnathan Meier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Meier 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 Breast Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Parr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Parr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Parr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Kogut is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Kogut 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 Grass Allergy, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Bronchitis. Dr. Kogut is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Cory is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Cory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Cory is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

    300 68th St SE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Prefontaine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Prefontaine is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Migraine, Lactose Intolerance, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Prefontaine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

    300 68th St SE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chadwick Furness is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Furness 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 Schizoaffective Disorder, Hypothyroidism, Lactose Intolerance, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Furness is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ear Nose & Throat Center - Byron Center

    2373 64th Street Southwest, 
    Byron Center, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Darryl Elzinga is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Elzinga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Meniere Disease. Dr. Elzinga is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Elzinga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Corewell Health Home Based Primary Care - Byron Center

    7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, 
    Byron Center, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Foster is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Foster is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Byron Center Family Medicine

    7740 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite 202, 
    Byron Center, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Tobolic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Tobolic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Tobolic is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Tobolic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Byron Center Family Medicine

    7740 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite 202, 
    Byron Center, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Duemler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Duemler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Tracheitis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Duemler is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Duemler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrance Barnes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aryn Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Coccydynia, Sciatica, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Corewell Health Enhanced Primary Care - Wyoming

    6105 Wilson Avenue Southwest, Suite 204, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Erickson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Erickson 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 Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Erickson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Erickson 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 Byron Center, MI?

    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 Byron Center, MI?

    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 Byron Center, MI?

    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 Byron Center, MI?

    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 Byron Center, MI?

    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 Byron Center, MI?

    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 Byron Center, MI?

    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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