The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Rochester, MN

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Rochester, MN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Empyema near Rochester, MN. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    David Midthun
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Midthun is an Oncologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Midthun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

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

    Office

    200 1st St SW Fl 9, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Kern is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philippe Bauer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Dunn is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Mn - Ent

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin O'brien is a General Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Nasal Polyps, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mullon is an Internal Medicine provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mullon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Potretzke is a Urologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Potretzke has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Potretzke is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Chow is a Urologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Chow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

    Karina Keogh
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karina Keogh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Keogh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Cough, and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Allergy and Immunology

    Olmsted Medical Center-Se Clinic

    210 9th St SE, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lowe is an Allergy and Immunologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    MN - Cancer ENT

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Pinheiro is a General Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Pinheiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Leibovich is a Urologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Leibovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Renal Oncocytoma, Nephrectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Leibovich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | Emergency Medicine

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ross Avant is a Urologist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Avant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Peyronie Disease, UPJ Obstruction, Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Avant is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Patterson is a Urologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    MN - Cancer ENT

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quintin Cappelle is a General Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cappelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Miller is a Urologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Malakoplakia, Bladder Cancer, Fasciotomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Koo is a Urologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Koo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Koo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mclaren is a Urologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mclaren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Thompson is an Oncologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    Urology | General Surgery
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johann Ingimarsson is a Urologist and a General Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ingimarsson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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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