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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Empyema near Festus, MO. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    15 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      1390 Us Hwy 61, Suite 3100, 
      Festus, MO 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Gould is an Otolaryngologist in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Gould 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, and Ethmoiditis. Dr. Gould is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Midwest Medical Practitioners LLC

      1153 E Gannon Dr, 
      Festus, MO 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Danish Jabbar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Jabbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pachydermoperiostosis, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Jabbar is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Empyema
      Advanced in Empyema

      Mercy Clinic Urology LLC

      1390 Us Hwy 61 N1500, Mercy Clinic Urology Jeffe, 
      Festus, MO 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rajen Doshi is an Urologist in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Doshi is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      420 W Main St, 
      Festus, MO 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yusuf Chaudhry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, and Heart Failure.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      1390 US Highway 61, Suite N1000, 
      Festus, MO 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rebekah Case is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Case is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Hypothyroidism.

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

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      1400 Us Hwy 61, 
      Festus, MO 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Syed Ahmed is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Adult Critical Care, LLC

      1400 Us Hwy 61, Suite 250, 
      Festus, MO 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Praveen Datar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Datar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Datar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      1400 Us Highway 61, 
      Festus, MO 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Muhammad Azharuddin is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Azharuddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Headache, Acute Cystitis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Azharuddin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      1471 Us Hwy 61, Festus, 
      Festus, MO 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Draves is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Draves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Draves is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Clinic East Communities

      1500 Calvary Church Rd, 
      Festus, MO 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joanne Waltman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Waltman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Waltman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      10731 Highway 21, 
      Hillsboro, MO 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edward Myles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Hillsboro, Missouri. Dr. Myles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Myositis. Dr. Myles is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      David J Stansfield Do LLC

      Hillsboro, MO 
       (10.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Stansfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hillsboro, Missouri. Dr. Stansfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, and Sitosterolemia.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      12 Jefferson Sq, 
      De Soto, MO 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Crawford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in De Soto, Missouri. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      1254 Main St, 
      Imperial, MO 
       (10.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Troy Dowers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Imperial, Missouri. Dr. Dowers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Hepatitis, and Viral Pharyngitis.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Mercy Clinic East Communities

      3619 Richardson Square Dr, Suite 170, 
      Arnold, MO 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sheryl Ream is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Arnold, Missouri. Dr. Ream is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ream 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 near Festus, 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 Festus, 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 Festus, 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 Festus, 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 Festus, 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 Festus, 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 Festus, 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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