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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Empyema near Billings, MT. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    53 providers found
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sanjay Prasad is an Otolaryngologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Cholesteatoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

      Steven J. Gerstner
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Gerstner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Gerstner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Lung Cancer, Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Gerstner is currently accepting new patients.

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      Michael P. Temporal
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Temporal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Billings, Montana. Dr. Temporal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Temporal is currently accepting new patients.

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      Joseph J. Peila
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Pinnacle Internal Medicine

      1507 14th St W, 
      Billings, MT 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Peila is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Peila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Yellowstone City-County Health Dept

      123 S 27 St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Samano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Samano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Myositis, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis. Dr. Samano is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Yellowstone City-County Health Dept

      123 S 27th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Swanson is an Urologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Swanson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karin Brown is an Urologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Brown has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aaron Audet is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Billings, Montana. Dr. Audet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Thrush, Shingles, Lymphangitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gay Canaris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Canaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Linda Starr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Billings, Montana. Dr. Starr has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Shingles, Headache, Vaginal Yeast Infection, and Parainfluenza.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Faranak Argani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Argani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Argani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephanie Canty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Billings, Montana. Dr. Canty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Shingles.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robin Horrell is an Otolaryngologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Horrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Horrell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Byorth is an Otolaryngologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Byorth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Byorth is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Internal Medicine

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Baskar Duval is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Duval is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Duval is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fernando Caceres-Lopez is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Billings, Montana. Dr. Caceres-Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Emphysema, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Caceres-Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Experienced in Empyema

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ruth Blum is an Urologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Blum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Wallick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Wallick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Shingles, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Hospital Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Hospital Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      Billings Clinic

      801 N 29th St, 
      Billings, MT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brendan Bellew is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Billings, Montana. Dr. Bellew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Central Sleep Apnea, and Hip Replacement.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Billings, MT?

      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 Billings, MT?

      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 Billings, MT?

      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 Billings, MT?

      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 Billings, MT?

      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 Billings, MT?

      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 Billings, MT?

      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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