The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Onalaska, WI

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Onalaska, WI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Empyema near Onalaska, WI. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    3111 Gundersen Dr, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikas Koppurapu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Koppurapu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region, Inc.

    191 Theater Rd, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Rademacher is a Urologist in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Rademacher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Perirenal Abscess, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Rademacher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region, Inc.

    191 Theater Rd, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Fitzgerald is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Diabetic Neuropathy. Dr. Fitzgerald is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Onalaska

    191 Theater Rd, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Molling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Molling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1526 Rose St Ste 102, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Esquibel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Esquibel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top area of expertise is Empyema.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    3111 Gundersen Dr, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Merchlewitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Merchlewitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Bronchitis, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    3111 Gundersen Dr, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Naik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Naik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Klinefelter Syndrome.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    3111 Gundersen Dr, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Maccharles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Maccharles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Eosinophilic Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    3111 Gundersen Dr, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Thurman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Thurman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    3111 Gundersen Dr, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Erickson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Holmen

    1303 S Main St, 
    Holmen, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Ohlrogge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Holmen, Wisconsin. Dr. Ohlrogge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Holmen

    1303 S Main St, 
    Holmen, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Poonam Sachdev is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Holmen, Wisconsin. Dr. Sachdev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Shingles, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Holmen

    1303 S Main St, 
    Holmen, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Nordstrom is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Holmen, Wisconsin. Dr. Nordstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Holmen

    1303 S Main St, 
    Holmen, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Rogge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Holmen, Wisconsin. Dr. Rogge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Gout, Tenosynovitis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

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

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Deetz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Deetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Experienced in Empyema

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Endrizzi is a Urologist in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Endrizzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ochoa Syndrome, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Palliative Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Lacrosse

    700 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Schlecht is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Schlecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region, Inc.

    700 W Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Malone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Malone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Heart Attack, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Malone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Clinic Of La Crosse

    815 10th St S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Bartos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Bartos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Chronic Cough, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Empyema
    General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Valencia is a General Surgeon in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Valencia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

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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 near Onalaska, WI?

    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 Onalaska, WI?

    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 Onalaska, WI?

    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 Onalaska, WI?

    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 Onalaska, WI?

    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 Onalaska, WI?

    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 Onalaska, WI?

    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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