The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Empyema near Columbia, MO. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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57 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    812 N Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Franzese is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Franzese is rated as a Distinguished 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 Sinusitis, Empyema, Grass Allergy, and Asthma. Dr. Franzese is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Franzese is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chia-wai Chang is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished 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 Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harjyot Sohal is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Sohal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sohal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yuji Oba is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Oba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Empyema. Dr. Oba is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Oba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    305 N Keene St Ste 203, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Day 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 Crohn's Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Day is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Michael Cupp is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Cupp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sachin Patil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Patil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Abscess, Empyema, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Actinomycosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Riley is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naveen Pokala is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Pokala is rated as an Advanced 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 Prostate Cancer, Clear Cell Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Pokala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Parker is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Sarcoidosis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Transplant. Dr. Parker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Ang is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ang 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 Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, and Pulmonary Actinomycosis. Dr. Ang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Clary is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Clary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Clary is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Pediatrics, and American Board Of Pediatrics/Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Dr. Clary is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tabitha Galloway is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Galloway 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Galloway is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Galloway is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Providence Urgent Care LLC

    202 E Nifong Blvd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lori Mcfann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Mcfann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Sinusitis. Dr. Mcfann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Dresner is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Dresner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Dresner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Fish is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Fish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Frequent or Urgent Urination, Urinary Incontinence, and Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Scott 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 Pleurisy, Lung Metastases, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Dudley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Dudley 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Morning Sickness, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Dudley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hauan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Hauan 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 Pleurisy, Lung Metastases, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    University Of Missouri Medical Center

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Sims is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Sims is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Acute Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Sims 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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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