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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Pacific ENT Associates, Inc.

    929 Clay St, Ste 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pacific ENT is an Otolaryngology practice serving patients throughout Chinatown, San Francisco, California. This facility is home to two experienced physicians: Clifford Chew, MD, and Dexter Louie, MD. They offer a variety of services to their patients, including sinus surgery, allergy testing, sleep apnea treatment, audiology services, and more. The practice began in 1980 as Dexter Louie, MD. In 2009, the practice became known as Pacific ENT Associates, Inc. Throughout its history, Pacific ENT has always been a community-based practice. Because the practice is located in Chinatown, it serves primarily Asian populations. However, all patients are welcome, including uninsured patients, MediCal patients, and referrals from the San Francisco Free Clinic. Pacific ENT focuses on providing quality care to every patient. Our doctors treat patients and referring physicians respectfully, fairly, and honestly. We value and expect competence, character, and compassion from our staff and our physicians. We also value our patients' time, as well as the trust of referring physicians. Call or schedule your appointment online at Pacific ENT.caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Otitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chew is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Chew is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiology At Parnassus – Main Hospital

    505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kambiz Nael is a neuroradiologist, a specialist in imaging techniques for diagnosing problems in the head, spine and neck. He cares for patients who need evaluations for strokes, brain aneurysms and other conditions involving the nervous system. Nael's research focuses on using quantitative neuroimaging (computational techniques that can enhance traditional scanning methods for the nervous system) to more precisely diagnose cerebrovascular diseases (conditions that impair blood flow in the brain), such as stroke. Nael earned his medical degree at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Nael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Thrombectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Nael is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Nael is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Barakos is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Barakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Stroke.

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    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Baker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derk Purcell is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Thrombectomy.

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

    UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital

    1975 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Courtier is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Courtier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Intussusception in Children, Scoliosis, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Glastonbury is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Glastonbury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Prolactinoma, Osteotomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yi Li is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Melanoma of the Eye, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Prolactinoma.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program

    1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. llya Likhterov is a surgeon who cares for patients with cancerous and noncancerous tumors of the head and neck, including those of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, salivary glands and other parts of the oral cavity, oropharynx (middle part of the throat), larynx (also known as the voice box) and skin. He has expertise in head and neck reconstructive surgery using microvascular free flap techniques, which restore function by transferring tissue and blood vessels from a healthy body area to the area needing repair. Likhterov earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in head and neck and microvascular surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Likhterov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Tongue Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Likhterov is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Likhterov is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Josephine Czechowicz is a pediatric otolaryngologist, a specialist in caring for children with ear, nose and throat conditions. Her expertise encompasses sleep apnea, hearing loss, birthmarks or growths involving abnormal blood vessels, noisy breathing, neck masses and voice disorders. She also cares for patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other differences of the face or skull. In her research, Czechowicz studies outcomes for patients with blood vessel abnormalities of the head and neck. Working with partners in Peru, she is also involved with global surgery for pediatric hearing loss. Czechowicz earned her medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery. She completed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at the University of Washington, training at Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Czechowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Hearing Loss, Congenital Athymia, and Autosomal Cleft Palate. Dr. Czechowicz is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology and American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology. Dr. Czechowicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program

    1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed is a head and neck cancer surgeon. He specializes in treating benign and malignant lesions of the salivary glands, paranasal sinuses and skull base. El-Sayed's research interests include examining the value of sentinel node biopsy (a procedure to check whether cancer has spread) for head and neck cancer. He also is investigating potential uses of lasers and nanoparticles for diagnosing and treating cancer. El-Sayed earned his medical degree and completed a residency in otolaryngology at Boston University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in head and neck oncology at UCSF. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Turbinectomy. Dr. El is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology. Dr. El is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    601 Van Ness Ave Ste E, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Interventional Radiology

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olufoladare Olorunsola is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Olorunsola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Ivor Emanuel

    909 Hyde St, Ste 602, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meaghan Noud is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Noud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess. Dr. Noud is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    SH. Medical Group

    450 Sutter St Rm 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aasif Kazi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Glossectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    HHT Center Of Excellence

    185 Berry St Ste 180, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Pletcher is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pletcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

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

    Otolaryngology (Ent)

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lia Jacobson is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Branchial Cleft Cyst, and Dry Mouth.

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

    California Pacific Medical Center

    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Goodman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Lymphangitis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Pulmonary Asthma & Sleep Medicine Center-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Emeryville

    6121 Hollis St Ste 2, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christi Arnerich is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Arnerich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Otitis, Laryngomalacia, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thad Vickery is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Vickery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Dr. Vickery is currently accepting new patients.

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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.