The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in North Dakota, US

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors in North Dakota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 210 doctor with experience in Empyema near North Dakota, US. Of these, 189 are Experienced and 21 are Advanced.

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210 providers found
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Altru Health System

    1200 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cameron Huxford is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Huxford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Asthma in Children, and Ureteroscopy.

    Robert D. Fisher
    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    CHI St. Alexius Health Urology Clinic - Bismarck

    310 North 10th St., 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Fisher is a surgeon and general urologist that practices a wide breadth of urology in men and women. His passion is helping people when they need it most. His approach to medicine is to listen closely to his patients, clearly explain things in regular terms, and to make shared decisions together. He views the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership.Dr. Fisher's clinical areas of focus include urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, enlarged prostate (BPH), men's and women's health, complex kidney stones, and erectile dysfunction. He is also a robotic surgeon with expertise in bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer. Dr. Fisher has earned the distinction of ""Center of Excellence"" in various types of procedures including sacral nerve/bladder stimulators. He takes pride in being up to date on the latest technology in urology.Dr. Fisher has a unique background. In 2006, he enlisted in the active duty U.S. Army as a Combat Infantryman. He completed his Infantry training and Airborne school at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. In 2009, he deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan for one year as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom. During his time overseas, he found his passion for medicine while assisting with free medical clinics for Afghan civilians. This inspired him to use his veteran education benefits to go to college and become a doctor. He picked urology as a specialty because he enjoys the interesting mix of surgery and clinic medicine, and he appreciates the close relationships that he builds with patients due to the more intimate nature of urology problems.Dr. Fisher moved to Bismarck, North Dakota because he felt a strong sense of community and family atmosphere at St. Alexius Medical Center. The health care team at St. Alexius is truly committed to their patients, and he felt honored to be able to serve a community in the same capacity.Dr. Fisher married his wife, Jenny, in 2007, and they have a German Shorthaired Pointer named Brave. He is an avid runner, regularly competing in Ultramarathon races. He loves to travel and spend time outdoors.". Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Trinity Health

    2305 37th Ave SW, 
    Minot, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Verhey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Verhey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Essentia Health Fargo

    3000 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sohi Ashraf is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic

    401 N 9th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Tanous is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Tanous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Tanous is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    801 Broadway N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Johnson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

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

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    801 Broadway N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkatkiran Kanchustambham is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Kanchustambham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

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

    Altru Health System

    1300 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antranik Mangardich is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Mangardich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    CHI St. Alexius Health Heart & Lung Clinic

    310 N 10th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfredo Iardino is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Iardino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Cholesterol Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Sanford Hearing Center

    701 E Rosser Ave Fl 3, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie-pierre Charron is a General Surgeon in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Charron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Septoplasty.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Catalyst Medical Center PC

    1800 21st Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Mathison is a Plastic Surgeon in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Mathison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Sanford Bismarck

    3318 N 14th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cameron Charchenko is a Urologist in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Charchenko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Charchenko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    St Alexius Medical Center

    900 E Broadway Ave, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Monica Paulo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Paulo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Paulo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Urgentmed

    2829 University Dr S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurt Kooyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Kooyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are ECHO Virus, Otitis, Acute Cystitis, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Marlin Meharry DDS PC

    317 Brewster St E, 
    Harvey, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rick Geier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harvey, North Dakota. Dr. Geier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    1720 University Dr S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamey Jessen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Jessen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Migraine, and Lymphangitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Trinity Health

    2305 37th Ave SW, 
    Minot, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Thomas is an Otolaryngologist in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Infant Hearing Loss, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Essentia Health-South University Clinic (Fargo)

    1702 University Dr S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Tsen is an Otolaryngologist in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Tsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Tsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Hetland Ear Nose Throat PC

    2331 Tyler Pkwy Ste 6, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hetland is an Otolaryngologist in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Hetland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Enlarged Adenoids, Ruptured Eardrum, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Empyema
    Otolaryngology

    Essentia Health-South University Clinic (Fargo)

    1702 University Dr S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Bruns is an Otolaryngologist in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Bruns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Chronic Cough, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Bruns is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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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