The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Minnesota, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 814 doctor with experience in Empyema near Minnesota, US. Of these, 767 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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814 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Office

    45 10th St W Ste 2450, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Portis is a Urologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Portis is rated as a Distinguished 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 Kidney Stones, UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    9825 Hospital Dr Ste 203, 
    Maple Grove, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Johnson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates-Shakopee

    1515 Saint Francis Ave Ste 250, 
    Shakopee, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Braasch is a Urologist practicing medicine in Shakopee, Minnesota. Dr. Braasch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Empyema, Ureterocele, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    200 1st St SW Fl 9, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Kern is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kern is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ridgeview Specialty Clinic-Palliative Care

    560 S Maple St Ste 400, 
    Waconia, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Vaela is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waconia, Minnesota. Dr. Vaela is rated as an Advanced 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Empyema, Lung Nodules, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Midthun is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Midthun 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 Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivek Iyer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Arteriovenous Malformation, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Minnesota Lung Center LTD.

    920 E 28th St Ste 700, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Grullon is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Grullon 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    The Ear Nose And Throat Clinic And Hearing Center P.A.

    7300 France Ave S Ste 420, 
    Edina, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Mingo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Mingo is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Septoplasty. Dr. Mingo is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ridgeview Medical Center

    500 S Maple St, 
    Waconia, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barrett Larson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waconia, Minnesota. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Minnesota Urology PA

    6025 Lake Rd Ste 200, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ehlert is a Urologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Ehlert 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 Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Ureteroscopy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    3366 Oakdale Ave N Ste 605, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deanna Diebold is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Diebold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Office

    2855 Campus Dr Ste 650, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lioudmila Sitnikova is a Urologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sitnikova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Vaginectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    North Memorial Health - Maple Grove Hospital

    9825 Hospital Dr Ste 104, 
    Maple Grove, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Usha Kalava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Kalava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Kalava is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Baxter Clinic

    13060 Isle Dr, 
    Baxter, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baxter, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson 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 Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Baxter Clinic

    13060 Isle Dr, 
    Baxter, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristi Gebhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baxter, Minnesota. Dr. Gebhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Gebhardt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Allina Health System

    9055 Springbrook Dr NW, 
    Coon Rapids, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Baker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Dr. Baker 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    St. Luke's Hospital Of Duluth

    920 E 1st St Ste 201, 
    Duluth, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Martinelli is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Martinelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Minnesota Lung Center LTD.

    920 E 28th St Ste 700, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Hovda is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hovda is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    3366 Oakdale Ave N Ste 401, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amit Chandra is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Chandra 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 Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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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