The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Lake Ozark, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1478 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lake Ozark, MO. Of these, 1294 are Experienced, 167 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Centre

    4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
    St. Peters, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Boone is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in St. Peters, Missouri. Dr. Boone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Boone is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    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 practicing medicine in Grandview, Missouri. Dr. Walton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Walton is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mid-Missouri ENT And Facial Plastic Surgery Specialsts Inc.

    3527 W Truman Blvd Ste 200, 
    Jefferson City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mcdonald is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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

    Mercy Clinic Women's Health Joplin Ste 540

    100 Mercy Way Ste 560, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mcdonald is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Centre

    4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
    St. Peters, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Macdonald is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in St. Peters, Missouri. Dr. Macdonald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Sinusitis. Dr. Macdonald is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    812 N Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Grass Allergy, Asthma, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    111 St. Lukes Ctr Dr, Ste 40, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mccarthy is a Urologist practicing medicine in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Mccarthy is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    3165 McKelvey Rd, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schneider is a Urologist practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Scrotal Swelling, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Schneider is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    112 Piper Hill Drive, 
    St. Peters, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronan Lev is a Urologist practicing medicine in St. Peters, Missouri. Dr. Lev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Lev is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    400 First Capitol Drive, Suite 100, 
    St. Charles, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Ahmareen Khan is board certified in internal medicine and fellowship trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Khan sees patients ages 18 years and older and treats a wide range of pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to: asthma, bronchitis, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, pleural diseases, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease and lung cancer. She has special medical interest in pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis and sleep medicine. Dr. Khan earned her medical degree from Sindh Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, and completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center. She has been serving patients in the St. Charles community since 1998. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    111 St. Lukes Ctr Dr, Ste 40, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Blackburne is a Urologist practicing medicine in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Blackburne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Blackburne is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    215 Dunn Road, 
    Florissant, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Uwais Zaid is a Urologist practicing medicine in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Zaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Scrotal Swelling, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Zaid is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Synergy Ent. Specialists PC

    1390 US Highway 61 Ste 3100, 
    Festus, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Gould is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Gould is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Ethmoiditis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    DRx-East Missouri Providers P.C.

    465 S Mount Auburn Rd Ste 103, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carmelita Hudson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Hudson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Cellulitis.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    812 N Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chia-wai Chang is 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 Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Missouri Ear Nose And Throat Center

    1000 W Nifong Blvd Bldg 3, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahlon Van Delden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Van Delden is rated as a Distinguished 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 Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Pulmonary And Critical Care

    5301 Faraon St Ste 210, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hemant Sheth is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Sheth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    186 S Payne Stewart Dr, 
    Branson, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Brawner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Branson, Missouri. Dr. Brawner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Farmington Ear Nose And Throat LLC

    501 W Pine St, 
    Farmington, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Roberts is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Missouri. Dr. Roberts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema

    Nevada Regional Medical Center

    800 S Ash St, 
    Nevada, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elias Tawil is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nevada, Missouri. Dr. Tawil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Empyema, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Lake Ozark, 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 Lake Ozark, 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 Lake Ozark, 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 Lake Ozark, 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 Lake Ozark, 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 Lake Ozark, 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 Lake Ozark, 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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