The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in La Vista, NE

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 429 doctor with experience in Empyema near La Vista, NE. Of these, 356 are Experienced, 67 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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429 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Millard Health Center

    13325 Millard Ave, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Liu 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 Peripheral Artery Disease, Bronchitis, Sciatica, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7710 Mercy Rd Ste 608, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Lim is a Urologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Lim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Lung Metastases, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Midwest Regional Health Services

    2727 S 144th St Suite 280, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tobias Shinaut is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Shinaut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Shinaut is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Midwest Regional Health Services

    2727 S 144th St Suite 280, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Blad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Blad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Blad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Internal Medicine (Midlands)

    11109 S 84th St, Medical Office Building One Ste 5800, 
    Papillion, NE 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Papillion, Nebraska. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Harris is board certified in Internal Medicine - American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Urology (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Ste 1000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Siref is a Urologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Siref is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Siref is board certified in Urology - American Board Of Urology. Dr. Siref is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Lagrange is a Urologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Lagrange is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Lagrange is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Internal Medicine Specialties At Durham Outpatient Center

    4400 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hershberger is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Hershberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hershberger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urology Clinic At Lauritzen Outpatient Center

    4014 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Morton is a Urologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Morton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Morton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema
    Referral may be required

    Urology Clinic At Lauritzen Outpatient Center

    4014 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Hill is a Urologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Hill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Hawthorne Court)

    17675 Welch Plz, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Ramig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ramig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asthma in Children, Asthma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ramig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Internal Medicine (Midlands)

    11109 S 84th St, Medical Office Building One Ste 5800, 
    Papillion, NE 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arman Pajnigar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Papillion, Nebraska. Dr. Pajnigar is rated as an Experienced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Pajnigar is board certified in Geriatric Medicine - American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine - American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pajnigar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Shehan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Shehan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Shehan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joedy Istas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Istas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Failure, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Istas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Zuber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Zuber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Zuber is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Osterholm is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Osterholm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Osterholm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Jeffrey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Jeffrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Jeffrey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (132nd & W Center)

    13315 W Center Rd, Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Connolly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Connolly is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Distinguished in Empyema
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Referral may be required

    Kerry A McDonald MD PC

    11704 W Center Rd Ste 210, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wallace Duff is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Duff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Duff 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 La Vista, NE?

    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 La Vista, NE?

    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 La Vista, NE?

    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 La Vista, NE?

    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 La Vista, NE?

    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 La Vista, NE?

    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 La Vista, NE?

    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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