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    MediFind found 155 doctor with experience in Empyema near Lincoln, NE. Of these, 132 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    155 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      Ear Nose And Throat Specialties PC

      5055 A St, Suite 300, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Cederberg is an Otolaryngologist in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Cederberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngitis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty. Dr. Cederberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Bluestem Health

      2246 O St, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Kreshel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Kreshel has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kreshel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Bluestem Health

      2246 O St, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Israel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Israel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Israel is currently accepting new patients.

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      Josue D. Gutierrez
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Lincoln Medical Education Partnership

      4600 Valley Rd, Suite 200, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Josue Gutierrez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Low Potassium Level, Sinusitis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Gutierrez is currently accepting new patients.

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

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sean Barry is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Barry 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), Lung Nodules, Asthma, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Kevin J. Reichmuth MD PC

      1500 S 48th St, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Jarrett is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Jarrett 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, Pulmonary Hypertension, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Harvey Hopkins is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Hopkins 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), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

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

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Martin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Martin 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, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ali Piper is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Piper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia.

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

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St Ste 800, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Reichmuth is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Reichmuth 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, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

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

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St Ste 800, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Johnson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Johnson 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, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Gastrostomy.

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

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St Ste 800, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Fiedler is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Fiedler 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, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St Ste 800, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anup Chakraborty is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Chakraborty 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, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

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

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St Ste 800, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Rudersdorf is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Rudersdorf 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), Lung Nodules, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

      William M Johnson MD PC

      1500 S 48th St Ste 800, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Trapp is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Trapp 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), Chronic Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Aaron Robinson
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      CHI Health Clinic ENT Nebraska - Lincoln

      7001 A St, Ste 210, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aaron Robinson is an Otolaryngologist in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Ruptured Eardrum, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

      Jesse L. Schmid
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      CHI Health Clinic ENT Nebraska - Lincoln

      7001 A St, Ste 210, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jesse Schmid is an Otolaryngologist in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Schmid has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Mastoiditis, and Cholesteatoma.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Bryan Physician Network

      2300 S 16th St, Bryan Medical Center, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ruilin Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Bronchitis. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Bryan Physician Network

      2300 S 16th St, Bryan Medical Center, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Julie Hamann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Hamann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hamann is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Bryan Physician Network

      2300 S 16th St, Bryan Medical Center, 
      Lincoln, NE 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Suzanne Vandenhul is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Vandenhul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Dr. Vandenhul is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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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