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    MediFind found 1614 doctor with experience in Empyema near Missouri, US. Of these, 1406 are Experienced, 192 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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    1,614 providers found
      Mark S. Walton
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

      7201 E. 147th St, Ste 120, 
      Grandview, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Walton is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Grandview, Missouri. Dr. Walton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Midwest ENT Centre

      4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
      St.peters, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Mac Donald is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in St.peters, Missouri. Dr. Mac Donald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Sinusitis. Dr. Mac Donald is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Christine B. Franzese
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      812 N Keene St, 
      Columbia, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christine Franzese is an Otolaryngologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Franzese is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Franzese is currently accepting new patients.

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      Karen E. Boone
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Midwest Ent Centre, PC

      4790 Executive Centre Pkwy, 
      Saint Peters, MO 
      Experience:
      35+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      A third-generation physician, Dr. Boone began her otolaryngology practice in St. Charles County in the 1990s. Her father, Dr. James Vighi, also an otolaryngologist, practiced in the county for 25 years.  A board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Boone is a St. Louis native who attended Chesterfield’s Parkway Central High School before achieving a degree in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and recipient of the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Award. After medical school, Dr. Boone completed her surgical internship and her otolaryngology residency at St. Louis University.  During her residency, she received several achievement awards including Cardinal Glennon department of pediatric surgery intern award given to the surgical intern who exemplifies outstanding surgical skill and patient care.  She was also awarded the Department of Otolaryngology Resident Research Award given the best resident research project judged by an guest professor.  During her residency, she published several articles ranging from newborn hearing screening to intraoperative nerve monitoring. A fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Dr. Boone is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy, St. Charles-Lincoln County Medical Society, the Missouri State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Boone has been an integral part in the development of the electronic medical records implementation.  She has served on the board of Allscripts for many years and is dedicated to providing the most state of art medical information transparency for her patients.   Philanthropy has been an integral part of Dr. Boone’s life. She has served on several community charity boards in the past. She presently serves as a Board of Directors for Marcy’s Project and is also involved with the St. Louis Zoo Merlin Perkins Society and the St. Louis Winter Opera. Married to Dennis Boone and mother of five children and four grandchildren, Dr. Boone likes to say that she now enjoys the privilege of full-time motherhood with the challenge of a full-time medical practice. When her schedule permits, Dr. Boone enjoys working in her art studio as an artisanal soap maker and painter. Dr. Boone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Empowerme Wellness Kansas City LLC

      9101 N Ambassador Dr, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bruce Scully is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Scully is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Scully is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      17067 S Outer Rd, Suite 100, 
      Belton, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Belton, Missouri. Dr. Williams 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, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Centerwell Senior Primary Care Mo PC

      19401 E 39th St S, 
      Independence, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Logan Kratt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Asbestosis. Dr. Kratt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Belton Family Practice Clinic LLC

      17067 S Outer Rd, Suite 100, 
      Belton, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Kirk Ridley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Belton, Missouri. Dr. Ridley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Ridley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services LLC

      1004 Carondelet Dr, Suite 300, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Karla Houston-Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Houston-Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Houston-Gray is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      600 Nw Murray Rd, Suite 210, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Swahili
      Accepting New Patients

      Cabot Sweeney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical. Dr. Sweeney is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Medical Group Of Kansas City LLC

      6675 Holmes Rd, Suite 550, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Serbo Croatian
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Dahl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Dahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Dahl is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Lees Summit Family Care LLC

      600 Nw Murray Rd, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohd Boda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Boda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Obesity in Children, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Boda is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy, 
      Independence, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rachel Hailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hailey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Lees Summit Family Care LLC

      600 Nw Murray Rd, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michelle Britton-Mehlisch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Britton-Mehlisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Britton-Mehlisch is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Centerpoint Physicians Group LLC

      19550 E 39th St S, 335 Centerpoint Physicians, 
      Independence, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Louis Orlando is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Orlando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Orlando is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy, 
      Independence, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Liliana Nazario is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nazario is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Nazario is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Pike County Memorial Hospital

      1015 W Adams St, 
      Bowling Green, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Minich is an Urologist in Bowling Green, Missouri. Dr. Minich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Minich is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      4911 S Arrowhead Dr, Suite 200, 
      Independence, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pamela Maben is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Maben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Maben is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      6675 Holmes Rd, Suite 550, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elliott Franks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Franks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Franks is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Cass Regional Medical Center

      2820 E Rock Haven Rd, 
      Harrisonville, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cassandra Brewster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harrisonville, Missouri. Dr. Brewster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Brewster 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 in Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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