The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Saint Peters, MO

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Saint Peters, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 208 doctor with experience in Empyema near Saint Peters, MO. Of these, 184 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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208 providers found
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Centre

    4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
    St.peters, MO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Macdonald is an Otolaryngologist in St.peters, Missouri. Dr. Macdonald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Sinusitis.

    Karen Boone
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest Ent Centre, PC

    4790 Executive Centre Pkwy, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    A third-generation physician, Dr. Boone began her otolaryngology practice in St. Charles County in the 1990s. Her father, Dr. James Vighi, also an otolaryngologist, practiced in the county for 25 years.  A board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Boone is a St. Louis native who attended Chesterfield’s Parkway Central High School before achieving a degree in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and recipient of the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Award. After medical school, Dr. Boone completed her surgical internship and her otolaryngology residency at St. Louis University.  During her residency, she received several achievement awards including Cardinal Glennon department of pediatric surgery intern award given to the surgical intern who exemplifies outstanding surgical skill and patient care.  She was also awarded the Department of Otolaryngology Resident Research Award given the best resident research project judged by an guest professor.  During her residency, she published several articles ranging from newborn hearing screening to intraoperative nerve monitoring. A fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Dr. Boone is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy, St. Charles-Lincoln County Medical Society, the Missouri State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Boone has been an integral part in the development of the electronic medical records implementation.  She has served on the board of Allscripts for many years and is dedicated to providing the most state of art medical information transparency for her patients.   Philanthropy has been an integral part of Dr. Boone’s life. She has served on several community charity boards in the past. She presently serves as a Board of Directors for Marcy’s Project and is also involved with the St. Louis Zoo Merlin Perkins Society and the St. Louis Winter Opera. Married to Dennis Boone and mother of five children and four grandchildren, Dr. Boone likes to say that she now enjoys the privilege of full-time motherhood with the challenge of a full-time medical practice. When her schedule permits, Dr. Boone enjoys working in her art studio as an artisanal soap maker and painter. Dr. Boone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Urology Of St. Louis

    112 Piper Hill Drive, 
    St. Peters, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronan Lev is a Urologist in St. Peters, Missouri. Dr. Lev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Office

    70 Jungermann Cir Ste 402, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Glaser is a Urologist in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Glaser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Boils, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Emergency Medicine

    Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital

    10 Hospital Dr, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rex Hudson is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

    Mark Hingst
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    6994 Mexico Road, 
    St. Peters, MO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hingst is board certified in family medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, after earning his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Hingst has over 20 years experience: he has been with SSM Health Medical Group in St. Charles since 2003; has been practicing in the St. Charles area since 1990; and practiced in the United States Air Force for three years prior to that time. Dr. Hingst has a special interest in taking care of adolescents and keeping people healthy. He volunteers as a team physician at Lutheran High School in St. Peters. Dr. Hingst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Raymond Hu
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1475 Kisker Road, Suite 200, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hu is board certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed his internship and residency there as well. Dr. Hu has been practicing in St. Charles since 1986 and has been with SSM Health since 1988. He has been very active in the community. Dr. Hu has a special interest in preventive medicine. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Thomas Gutmann
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1475 Kisker Road, Suite 200, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Tom Gutmann is board certified in internal medicine and sees patients from age 18 through the senior years. Dr. Gutmann has been in private practice since 1995. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Upon completing his training, Dr. Gutmann came back to the St. Louis area, where he practiced in Alton, IL for 12 years and then in St. Louis County for six years before joining SSM Medical Group in 2013. Dr. Gutmann's particular areas of interest include diabetes, sports and exercise. Outside of the office, he enjoys time with his family, and participates in triathlons, water sports and bicycling. Dr. Gutmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Newborn Jaundice.

    Sukepma Giri
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1475 Kisker Road, Suite 200, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sukepma Giri is a family medicine physician, who provides comprehensive primary care services for patients ages 18 and older. Her areas of interest include preventative medicine, women's health, and mental health. She also specializes in the management of various chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, dyslipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dr. Giri strives to provide quality, accessible care while taking pride in her culturally sensitive approach to patient care. Her patients appreciate how professional, kind, and thorough she is, not only taking the time to listen to their concerns but also explaining a diagnosis and proposed treatment plan. Dr. Giri is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Giri 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Thomas Lord
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1475 Kisker Road, Suite 200, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Lord is board certified in family medicine. He completed his internship and residency at St. John's Mercy Medical Center. His medical degree was earned at the six year program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Lord has been practicing with SSM Health since 1989 and has a special interest in preventive care, well baby care, sports medicine, diabetes, hypertension, and chronic disease management. Dr. Lord has been awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Physician Recognition Program for meeting national standards for diabetes care. Dr. Lord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Thomas Tyree
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1475 Kisker Road, Suite 200, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Tyree is board certified in internal medicine. His medical degree was earned at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Tyree then did an internship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, followed by residency at Kansas University in Kansas City, Kansas. He has a special medical interest in diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension. Dr. Tyree has been awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Physician Recognition Program for meeting national standards for diabetes care. Dr. Tyree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Nicholas Moore
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1475 Kisker Road, Suite 200, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Moore, board certified in family medicine, completed his undergraduate degree at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO in 2008. He completed his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2012. He completed his Family Medicine Residency at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Dr. Moore provides primary care to patients from newborn into their senior years. He takes special interest in geriatric medicine, sports medicine and concussion treatment. Dr. Moore is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. ""As a family physician, I am committed to developing personal relationships with my patients of all ages and their families in order to promote their overall well-being and quality of life. I believe that getting to know my patients personally allows me to provide the excellent care I would want for my own family."" - Nick Moore, MD". Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Peripheral Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Failure.

    Rimki Rana
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1475 Kisker Road, Suite 200, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rana is board certified in family medicine. She completed the family medicine residency program at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Prior to that, she was a research fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Rana earned her medical degree in India and moved to the United States in 2001 with her family. Dr. Rana has been awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Physician Recognition Program for meeting national standards for diabetes care. She has been practicing with SSM since 2008 and has a special medical interest in women's health and diabetes. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vertigo, and Familial Hypertension.

    Priya Sadhu
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1475 Kisker Road, Suite 200, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sadhu is board certified in family medicine. She was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri, and earned her undergraduate degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Her MD was earned at Ross University School of Medicine in the West Indies. Dr. Sadhu completed the family practice residency program at West Jersey Memorial Hospital in Voorhees, New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. Dr. Sadhu has a special medical interest in comprehensive care through preventative medicine, assessing and treating acute problems/chronic diseases, women's health, and pediatrics. Dr. Sadhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Shingles, Sciatica, and Hypertension.

    Michael Hemmersmeier
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1101 Highway K, 
    O Fallon, MO 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hemmersmeier is board certified in family medicine. He completed his residency at Deaconess Hospital - St. Louis after earning his medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Hemmersmeier has been in practice in O'Fallon, MO since 1998. He has a special interest in sports medicine and has volunteered as a coach in the community and at his church in conjunction with his children's athletic interests. Dr. Hemmersmeier has been awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes and Stroke Physician Recognition Programs for meeting national standards for diabetes and stroke care. Dr. Hemmersmeier is part of a Patient-Centered Medical Home. Dr. Hemmersmeier uses telehealth services to conduct video office visits with current, established patients for: upper respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, seasonal allergies, skin rashes or lesions, mouth and cold sores, flu symptoms, conjunctivitis, UTI, gout, yeast infection and travel medication. A forward-facing camera and internet access are required, and a tablet or computer/laptop may be used. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled online through MyChart. Dr. Hemmersmeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Hypothyroidism.

    Leonard Hoffmann
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1101 Highway K, 
    O Fallon, MO 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hoffmann is board certified in family medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Deaconess Health System in St. Louis. His medical degree was earned at Loyola University of Chicago. Dr. Hoffmann has been in practice since 1999; he has been with SSM Health in O'Fallon, MO since 2002. Dr. Hoffmann's special medical interests include sports medicine, preventive medicine, hypertension, and diabetes. Dr. Hoffmann has been awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Physician Recognition Program for meeting national standards for diabetes care. Dr. Hoffman uses telehealth services to conduct video office visits with current, established patients for: upper respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, seasonal allergies, skin rashes or lesions, mouth and cold sores, flu symptoms, conjunctivitis, UTI, gout, yeast infection and travel medication. A forward-facing camera and internet access are required, and a tablet or computer/laptop may be used. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled online through MyChart. Dr. Hoffmann 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, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6 Jungermann Cir Ste 201, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Stufflebam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Stufflebam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Lung Metastases, Breast Cancer, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    107 Piper Hill Dr Ste 140, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Meyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Office

    4200 N Cloverleaf Dr Ste C, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheldon Davis is a General Surgeon in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Otitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    112 Piper Hill Dr, Ste 12, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Levy is a Urologist in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Ochoa Syndrome, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

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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 Saint Peters, 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 Saint Peters, 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 Saint Peters, 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 Saint Peters, 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 Saint Peters, 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 Saint Peters, 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 Saint Peters, 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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