The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Chesterfield, MO

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Chesterfield, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 286 doctor with experience in Empyema near Chesterfield, MO. Of these, 255 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    111 St. Lukes Ctr Dr, Ste 40, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Blackburne is a Urologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Blackburne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Centre

    4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
    St.peters, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Macdonald is an Otolaryngologist in St.peters, Missouri. Dr. Macdonald 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.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Cardio-Pulmonary Associates LLC

    222 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 310N, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Fisher is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Emphysema.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Cardio-Pulmonary Associates LLC

    222 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 310N, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bobby Shah is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates LTD.

    224 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 500, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wood is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine-Clayton-Clarkson-Suite 340

    15945 Clayton Rd Ste 340, 
    Ballwin, MO 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Faron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ballwin, Missouri. Dr. Faron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Faron is currently accepting new patients.

    Karen Boone
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest Ent Centre, PC

    4790 Executive Centre Pkwy, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    111 St. Lukes Ctr Dr, Ste 40, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mccarthy is a Urologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Neil A. Ettinger
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pain Medicine

    Physician Specialists Of St Lukes LLC

    232 S Woods Mill Rd, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Ettinger is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Ettinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ettinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    226 S. Woods Mill Road, Suite 37, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dahm is an Otolaryngologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Dahm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    226 S Woods Mill Rd, Suite 37 West, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Norman Druck is an Otolaryngologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Druck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Druck is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Cardio-Pulmonary Associates, LLC

    222 S Woods Mill Rd, Suite 310n, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meena Murugappan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Murugappan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Murugappan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    12855 N 40 Drive, Ste 375 South Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brad White is a Urologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    12855 N 40 Drive, Ste 375 South Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Marcus is a Urologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    12855 N Forty Dr Ste 350 South Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Spellman is a Urologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Spellman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Armin Krvavac
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    2315 Dougherty Ferry Road, Suite 211, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Armin Krvavac treats patients with respiratory disorders: asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung diseases, exercise limitations and exercise-related breathing disorders. He performs diagnostic bronchoscopies and continuous exercise laryngoscopies. He also cares for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Dr. Krvavac's research interests include selection of appropriate inhaler devices in patients with obstructive lung disease, education and improvement of inhaler device technique among patients and physicians, incorporation of bedside ultrasound in pulmonary disorders, and impact of electronic cigarettes/vaping on lungs and overall health. Dr. Krvavac is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, Missouri State Medical Association and Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Krvavac speaks fluent Bosnian and looks forward to treating Bosnian patients in his practice. Dr. Krvavac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pneumonia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    112 Piper Hill Drive, 
    St. Peters, MO 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronan Lev is a Urologist in St. Peters, Missouri. Dr. Lev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    3165 McKelvey Rd, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Jaeger is a Urologist in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Jaeger 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, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    3165 McKelvey Rd, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schneider is a Urologist in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Scrotal Swelling, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 500, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikhat Salamat, MD, is board certified in pulmonary disease, sleep medicine and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from King Edward Medical College, and served her internship at Roger Williams General Hospital. Dr. Salamat went on to complete her residency at St. Joseph Hospital - Chicago and fellowship training at Texas A&M College of Medicine. Dr. Salamat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Metastases.

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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 Chesterfield, MO?

    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 Chesterfield, MO?

    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 Chesterfield, MO?

    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 Chesterfield, MO?

    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 Chesterfield, MO?

    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 Chesterfield, MO?

    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 Chesterfield, MO?

    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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