The 20 Best Retropharyngeal Abscess Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Retropharyngeal Abscess Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 64 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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67 providers found
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Green is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Nelson is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Siderosis.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Skorn Ponrartana is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ponrartana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children, Arachnoid Cysts, Schizencephaly, and Porencephaly.

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    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christian Hochstim is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hochstim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cleft, Larynx Atresia, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hochstim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Southern California Infectious Disease Medical Group

    201 S Alvarado St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Nussbaum is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Nussbaum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    Christina M. Mcalpin, MD

    1513 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Mcalpin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Mcalpin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Geriatrics

    Office

    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Craig is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    House Ear Clinic Inc.

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 480, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hossein Mahboubi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mahboubi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Tinnitus, Acoustic Neuroma, and Familial Deafness.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    John F. Vanore MD A Medical Corporation

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 2500, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyohei Itamura is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Itamura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, and Throat Cancer.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery

    Office

    1500 San Pablo St Ste 5100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Niels Kokot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kokot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Keck Medical Center Of USC

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karla O'dell is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. O'dell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Nhan C. Tran, MD Private Practice

    1401 S Grand Ave, C/o Radiology, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nhan Tran is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tran is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles General Medical Center Foundation Inc.

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamara Chambers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    Sevilla Medical Group, Inc

    2813 N Broadway, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    54+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yolanda Zapanta is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 54 years. Dr. Zapanta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis Media with Effusion, Glycine Encephalopathy, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease, and Viral Pharyngitis. Dr. Zapanta is board certified in American Board Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liyang Tang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subglottic Stenosis, Thyroid Cancer, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Throat Cancer, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Koempel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Koempel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, Ear Tag, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sindhu Mohandas is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mohandas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Kawasaki Disease.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Infectious Disease

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shamim Islam is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Leishmaniasis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Typhus.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Radiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Radiology

    Adventist Health Glendale

    1509 Wilson Ter, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Min is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Min is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroversion of the Uterus, Gallbladder Disease, Nasal Flaring, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

    6001 E. Washington Blvd., 
    Commerce, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soma Barua is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Commerce, California. Dr. Barua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Retropharyngeal Abscess?

    Retropharyngeal abscess is a collection of pus in the tissues in the back of the throat. It can be a life-threatening medical condition.

    When should I see a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Retropharyngeal Abscess doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Retropharyngeal Abscess doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retropharyngeal Abscess 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 a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Retropharyngeal Abscess 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 Retropharyngeal Abscess 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 Retropharyngeal Abscess doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Retropharyngeal Abscess 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 a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retropharyngeal Abscess 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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