The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Neosho, MO

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Neosho, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Empyema near Neosho, MO. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology | Plastic Surgery

    Mercy Clinic Women's Health Joplin Ste 540

    100 Mercy Way Ste 560, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mcdonald is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Och Newton County Clinic

    117 E Hickory St, 
    Neosho, MO 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Pendergrass is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Neosho, Missouri. Dr. Pendergrass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Och Newton County Clinic

    117 E Hickory St, 
    Neosho, MO 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Sweeten is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Neosho, Missouri. Dr. Sweeten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and Vascular Dementia.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Freeman Neosho Hospital

    336 S Jefferson St, 
    Neosho, MO 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Dillingham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Neosho, Missouri. Dr. Dillingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Freeman Neosho Hospital

    336 S Jefferson St, 
    Neosho, MO 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Edge is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Neosho, Missouri. Dr. Edge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Hospital Joplin Neosho

    2550 Lusk Dr, 
    Neosho, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Lewton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Neosho, Missouri. Dr. Lewton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Hospital Joplin Neosho

    2550 Lusk Dr, 
    Neosho, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Neosho, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Pulmonology-Joplin

    100 Mercy Way Ste 450, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Ahmed is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Joplin, 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.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3130 Wisconsin Ave Ste 6, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Pfeffer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Pfeffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Freeman Southwest Internal Medicine

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 201, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Damour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Damour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perianal Streptococcal Cellulitis, High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Freeman Physician Group

    1002 McIntosh Cir Ste 4, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Slocum is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Slocum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Bryan D. Barnes Inc.

    1901 E 32nd St Ste 4, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

    100 Mercy Way, 530 Mercy Clinic Joplin Ur, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James L'esperance is a Urologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. L'esperance is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma, UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. L'esperance is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Freeman Seneca Family Medicine

    1606 Olive St, 
    Seneca, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mallorie Rhymer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seneca, Missouri. Dr. Rhymer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Freeman Southwest Internal Medicine

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 201, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Gibson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Gibson 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, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Freeman Southwest Internal Medicine

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 201, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Bettasso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Bettasso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Freeman Family Practice

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 302, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Thomas 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 Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Samuel R Carter MD

    2024 S Maiden Ln Ste 203, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Lung Metastases, Infertility, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Sooner Internal Medicine LLC

    1002 McIntosh Cir Ste 1, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randy Bowles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Bowles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Freeman Southwest Internal Medicine

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 201, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Vonholten is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Vonholten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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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 Neosho, 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 Neosho, 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 Neosho, 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 Neosho, 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 Neosho, 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 Neosho, 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 Neosho, 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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