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    MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Empyema near Neosho, MO. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    22 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
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Freeman Neosho Hospital

      113 W Hickory St, 
      Neosho, MO 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Larry Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Neosho, Missouri. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      336 S Jefferson St, 
      Neosho, MO 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mallorie Rhymer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Neosho, 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. Dr. Rhymer is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Freeman Neosho Hospital

      336 S Jefferson St, Freeman Neosho Physician G, 
      Neosho, MO 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Edge is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Sgoh Acquisition Inc

      1355 Rocketdyne Rd, 
      Neosho, MO 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Pendergrass is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Hospital Joplin

      2550 Lusk Dr, 
      Neosho, MO 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      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, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Sgoh Acquisition Inc

      912b State Hwy 59, 
      Goodman, MO 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Coral Couchenour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Goodman, Missouri. Dr. Couchenour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Diabetic Neuropathy. Dr. Couchenour is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

      Freeman Lung Institute

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

      Philip Slocum is a Cardiologist and 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
      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

      James L'esperance is an 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.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Bryan D. Barnes, Inc.

      1901 E 32nd St, Suite 4, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      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. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      3130 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 6, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      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. Dr. Pfeffer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

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

      Justin Dillingham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seneca, 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). Dr. Dillingham is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      2705 S Range Line Rd Ste A, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (13.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Iftikhar Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      202 E 50th St, Mc Family Medicine 50th St, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      100 Mercy Way, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Kennedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      100 Mercy Way, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (14.0 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 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. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      100 Mercy Way, Mercy Clinic Joplin Intens, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Sotello-Aviles is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Sotello-Aviles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema. Dr. Sotello-Aviles is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      100 Mercy Way, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chad Wagoner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Wagoner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Wagoner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

      100 Mercy Way, 560 Sgfmc Ent Joplin Suite, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Van Ess is an Otolaryngologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Van Ess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Otosclerosis, Familial Otosclerosis, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, and Myringotomy. Dr. Van Ess is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pediatric Otolaryngology

      Otolaryngology Of Joplin

      1920 E 32nd St, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Renee Walker is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Ruptured Eardrum, Sinusitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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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