The 20 Best Retropharyngeal Abscess Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Retropharyngeal Abscess Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near San Diego, CA. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sammer Jazbeh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jazbeh 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 Appendicitis, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Interventional Radiology

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Smith is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Hillcrest Hearing Center

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 104, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chadwick Donaldson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Donaldson 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 Osteochondroma, Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Myringotomy.

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    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    James A Grant MD Inc

    4060 4th Ave Ste 410, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Miya is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Miya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Anosmia.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    James A Grant MD Inc

    4060 4th Ave Ste 410, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cyrus Torchinsky is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Torchinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

    Infectious Diseases Physicians Of San Diego Inc.

    4136 Bachman Pl, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laya Reddy is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shigellosis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Lymphangitis, and Myelitis.

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

    Infectious Diseases Physicians Of San Diego Inc.

    4136 Bachman Pl, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gonzalo Ballon is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ballon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Necrotizing Fasciitis, Lymphangitis, and Strep Throat.

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

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Deiss is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Deiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahmood Mafee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mafee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Headache, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Bharti is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bharti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Coccidioidomycosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Vahabzadeh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vahabzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mena Said is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Said 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 Anosmia, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and Osteochondroma.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Ma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology

    UCSD Department Of Pediatrics

    7910 Frost St Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Dwek is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dwek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology

    UCSD Department Of Pediatrics

    7910 Frost St Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Vinocur is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vinocur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Brett J. Berman M.D. Professional Corp.

    321 E St Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Woo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Low Nasal Bridge, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Skelton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Skelton is rated as an Advanced 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 Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

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

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Keefe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Keefe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Schwannoma, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

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

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erlinda Ulloa is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ulloa 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 Sepsis, Kawasaki Disease, Congenital Syphilis, and Endocarditis.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Patel is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choanal Atresia, Mastoiditis, White Sponge Nevus, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Osteotomy.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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