The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Springfield, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 99 doctor with experience in Empyema near Springfield, MO. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
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    Coxhealth-Urology

    1001 E Primrose St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Anderson is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Anderson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Urinary Incontinence, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 370, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Walterskirchen is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Walterskirchen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Empyema, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Walterskirchen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

    1965 S Fremont Ave, 370 Mc Urology S Fremont, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Kanarese, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramakrishna Venkatesh is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Venkatesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Kidney Stones, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Venkatesh is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Venkatesh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine-Smith Glynn Callaway-Suite 300

    3231 S National Ave Ste 300, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Siler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Siler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Siler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Coxhealth-Urology

    1001 E Primrose St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Schultz is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Schultz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Schultz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 370, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyrun Richardson is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 370, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Guilliams is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Guilliams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Guilliams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Jordan Valley Community Health Center

    440 E Tampa St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margaret Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Jordan Valley Community Health Center

    440 E Tampa St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Harriman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Harriman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bullae, Emphysema, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Harriman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Missouri State University Athletic Training Servicesis

    901 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lori Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Splenic Infarction, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1423 N Jefferson Ave # B-100, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Gaede is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Gaede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Gaede is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Cox Medical Center North

    1423 N Jefferson Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Bolt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Bolt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Acute Cystitis, Morning Sickness, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Bolt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Cox Medical Center North

    1423 N Jefferson Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Coxhealth Occupational Medicine-Springfield

    1499 N Robberson Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Matthews is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Headache, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Shingles. Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Slayden is a Urologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Slayden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydronephrosis, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Slayden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Crisp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Crisp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Tracheitis, and Fainting. Dr. Crisp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Buckner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Buckner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Buckner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Cookman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Cookman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Emphysema. Dr. Cookman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hee Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tracheitis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Aids Project Of The Ozarks

    1636 S Glenstone Ave Ste 100, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Adams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced 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 AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and Myelitis. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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